Connector Industry Forecast 2025-2031F

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 -2026 - A Year for the Record Books

• Bookings Year-over-Year and Year-to-Date
• Billings Year-over-Year and Year-to-Date
• Industry Backlog Remains High at 15.3 Weeks
• Industry Backlog April 2025/2026
• Connector Industry Book-to-Bill
• Change in Backlog
• Industry Sales Performance by Region
• 2024 and 2025 Connector Sales by Region with Percent Change
• 2024 and 2025 Change in Sales Dollars by Region
• 2025 and 2026F Connector Sales by Region with Percent Change
• 2025 and 2026F Change in Sales Dollars by Region
• 2024 and 2025 Connector Sales by Market Sector with Percent Change
• 2025 and 2026F Connector Sales by Market Sector with Percent Change and USD Delta
• Change in Market Share
• Market Share by Region 2010 through 2026F
• Market Share by Region 1994 through 2026F
• Industry Sales Performance by Month
• Historical Sales Performance
• Connector Industry Business Cycles Growth Cycles Highlighted
• Historical Percentage Change in Connector Demand
• Currency Fluctuations: YTD Currency Impact on Regional Industry Growth
• Change in Local Currency to One USD August 2025 versus August 2026
• Industry Sales Performance August 2026 USD-vs-Local Currencies
• Change in Local Currency to One USD 2024 through August 2026
• 2026 Outlook: Historical Analysis
• 2026 Possible Outcomes
• Forecast Assumptions
• Change in Material Costs 2Q2026 Year-over-Year
• Material Price Year-Over-Year Change 2022 to 2nd Quarter 2026
• Forecast Projections
• Five-Year Outlook (2026-2031)
• Five-Year Forecast - Region Percent Year-Over-Year Change Sales
• Five-Year Forecast - End-Use Equipment Sector Percent Year-Over-Year Change Sales
• Equipment/Market Sectors

Chapter 2 - World Connector Forecast

• World Connector Market Forecast - Year-to-Year Dollar Change
• World Connector Market Forecast - Year-to-Year Percent Change
• Top Six End-Use Equipment Categories
• World End-Use Equipment Forecast - Summary
• 2025-2026F Percent Change and 2026F-2031F Five-Year CAGR
• 2026F and 2031F Market Share by Equipment Sector
• World End-Use Equipment Forecast - Detail
• Computers & Peripherals
  • Mobile Computers
  • Desktops
  • Servers
  • Storage Equipment
  • Input/Output Equipment
• Communication LAN Devices

Chapter 2 - World Connector Forecast (continued)

• Other Computer Equipment
• Business/Office Equipment
  • Retail/POS Equipment
  • Imaging Systems
  • Other Office Equipment
• Instrumentation
  • Automatic Test Equipment
  • Analytical & Scientific Instruments
  • Other Instruments
• Medical
  • Diagnostic & Imaging Equipment
  • Therapeutic Equipment
  • Other Medical Equipment
• Industrial
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Industrial Automation & Process Control
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Energy Markets
  • Machine Tools, Machinery & Robotics
  • Other Equipment
• Automotive
  • Body Wiring & Power Distribution
  • Powertrain
  • Comfort, Convenience & Entertainment
  • Navigation & Instrumentation
  • Safety & Security
• Transportation
  • Commercial Air
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • Rail
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Recreation
  • Commercial Marine
• Military
• Telecom/Datacom
  • Carrier Network
  • Enterprise Network
  • Mobile & Wireless
• Wireless Infrastructure
  • Subscriber Equipment
  • Cable-Equipment-Infrastructure
  • Other Telecommunications
• Consumer
  • Personal/Portable Consumer Electronics
  • Consumer Entertainment Electronics
  • Consumer White Goods
  • Other Consumer
• Other Equipment

Chapter 3 - North American Connector Forecast

• North American Connector Market Forecast - Year-to-Year Dollar Change
• North American Connector Market Forecast - Year-to-Year Percent Change
• Top Six End-Use Equipment Categories
• North American End-Use Equipment Forecast - Summary
• 2025-2026F Percent Change and 2026F-2031F Five-Year CAGR
• 2026F and 2031F Market Share by Equipment Sector
• North American End-Use Equipment Forecast - Detail
• Connector Industry Forecast
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Chapter 3 - North American Connector Forecast (continued)

• Computers & Peripherals
  • Mobile Computers
  • Desktops
  • Servers
  • Storage Equipment
  • Input/Output Equipment
  • Communication LAN Devices
  • Other Computer Equipment
• Business/Office Equipment
  • Retail/POS Equipment
  • Imaging Systems
  • Other Office Equipment
• Instrumentation
  • Automatic Test Equipment
  • Analytical & Scientific Instruments
  • Other Instruments
• Medical
  • Diagnostic & Imaging Equipment
  • Therapeutic Equipment
  • Other Medical Equipment
• Industrial
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Industrial Automation & Process Control
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Energy Markets
  • Machine Tools, Machinery & Robotics
  • Other Equipment
• Automotive
  • Body Wiring & Power Distribution
  • Powertrain
  • Comfort, Convenience & Entertainment
  • Navigation & Instrumentation
  • Safety & Security

Chapter 3 - North American Connector Forecast (continued)

• Transportation
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • RV’s & Power Sports
  • Commercial Air
  • Marine
  • Rail
  • Construction
  • Farm & Garden
• Military
• Telecom/Datacom
  • Carrier Network
  • Enterprise Network
  • Mobile & Wireless
  • Wireless Infrastructure
  • Subscriber Equipment
  • Cable-Equipment-Infrastructure
  • Other Telecommunications
• Consumer
  • Personal/Portable Consumer Electronics
  • Consumer Entertainment Electronics
  • Consumer White Goods
  • Other Consumer
  • Other Equipment

Chapters 4 Thru 8 Provide the Same Detail Level as Chapter 3

Chapter 4 - European Connector Forecast

Chapter 5 - Japanese Connector Forecast

Chapter 6 - Chinese Connector Forecast

Chapter 7 - Asia Pacific Connector Forecast

Chapter 8 - ROW Connector Forecast