Slower growth,stable prices expected for connectors

摘要

The global connector market will grow 5.8% to 35.4 billion in 2005 as demand weakens and prices remain stable.Weaker demand means leadtimes will be stable in the two to four week range.Last year,the connector market experienced nearly 18% growth,primarily due to strong demand from telecommunications equipment manufacturers,says researcher Bishop & Associates.This year connector sales are forecast to grow 5-6% with the first half up slightly,followed by a better second-half growth rate.