Product Code: F-2026-02
2026 Connector Industry Forecast
The connector industry is entering one of its strongest growth cycles in decades.
The new 2026 Connector Industry Forecast delivers clear, data‑driven insight into worldwide demand, regional performance, and sector‑level trends through 2031F. This new report provides the most comprehensive, data‑rich analysis available — giving leaders across the connector ecosystem the clarity to plan strategically and stay ahead of accelerating market shifts.
What’s Inside the 2026 Forecast
- Worldwide connector market outlook through 2031F
- Regional forecasts for North America, Europe, Japan, China, Asia Pacific, ROW
- Sector‑level analysis across Computers, Industrial, Medical, Automotive, Telecom/Datacom, Consumer, Military/Aerospace, and Transportation
- Year‑over‑year growth trends and five‑year CAGR projections
- Market share evolution, currency impacts, material cost trends, and historical industry cycles
Key Industry Highlights
- 2025 growth reached +14.6%
- Record 4Q25 sales: “$25,850, up +18.6%”
- Double‑digit book‑to‑bill ratios throughout 2026
- Strongest regional performance in Asia Pacific, followed by China and North America
Who Should Read This Report
Ideal for:
- Connector manufacturers & suppliers
- OEMs & contract manufacturers
- Market analysts & strategists
- Investors & financial planners
- Supply chain & operations leaders
If your business touches the connector ecosystem, this forecast is your roadmap.
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