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Optical communications market shows signs of recovery - after downturn in Q3
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Author : JIUZHOU
Update time : 2023-12-22 14:03:27
In 2024, the main focus of growth will be on AI infrastructure. The demand for these products will increase faster than in other areas like telecommunications and enterprise networks. The majority of expansion in the market for optical components and modules will be driven by the sales of 800G transceivers.
A market research organization released a market update for the third quarter of 2023 as of September 30. Financial results for the optical communications industry were generally not good during the quarter.
Every financial market indicator tracked by the market research firm. Investments in ICP and CSP, sales of datacom and networking devices, and transactions involving semiconductor and optical components. Showed negative growth compared with the third quarter of 2022. ICPs, CSPs, and enterprises are cutting costs, while customers of device and equipment suppliers have too much inventory.
However, alongside the generally pessimistic results, there are some notable exceptions:
Google and Microsoft both set records for capital expenditures.
A market research agency's quarterly update includes optical module supplier shipment data. A market research agency predicts an increase in sales in the third quarter. However, we have not yet completed a formal survey of shipments in the third and fourth quarters. , and will grow further in the fourth quarter, reaching a new all-time high.
The expectation for growth in the fourth quarter will continue in 2024, as predicted by many companies.
The primary area of expansion in 2024 will be AI infrastructure. The need for these products will surge more rapidly compared to other sectors such as telecommunications and corporate networks. The bulk of the market growth for optical components and modules will be propelled by the sales of 800G transceivers.
A market research organization released a market update for the third quarter of 2023 as of September 30. Financial results for the optical communications industry were generally not good during the quarter.
Every financial market indicator tracked by the market research firm. Investments in ICP and CSP, sales of datacom and networking devices, and transactions involving semiconductor and optical components. Showed negative growth compared with the third quarter of 2022. ICPs, CSPs, and enterprises are cutting costs, while customers of device and equipment suppliers have too much inventory.
However, alongside the generally pessimistic results, there are some notable exceptions:
Google and Microsoft both set records for capital expenditures.
A market research agency's quarterly update includes optical module supplier shipment data. A market research agency predicts an increase in sales in the third quarter. However, we have not yet completed a formal survey of shipments in the third and fourth quarters. , and will grow further in the fourth quarter, reaching a new all-time high.
The expectation for growth in the fourth quarter will continue in 2024, as predicted by many companies.
The primary area of expansion in 2024 will be AI infrastructure. The need for these products will surge more rapidly compared to other sectors such as telecommunications and corporate networks. The bulk of the market growth for optical components and modules will be propelled by the sales of 800G transceivers.
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