ITSA
Key Markets
- Distribution continues to perform well at +12% YoY
- Mass Transport up 57% (linked to key rolling stock and infrastructure projects)
- Medical up 12%
- Mil/Aero up 2%
- Test & Measurement down 13%
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Smaller Markets
- Automotive up 22%
- Data down 4%
- Comms down 7%
Technology shifts
- Value added up 41%
- Circular up 17%
- Fibre-optics up 5%
- RF down 16%
Overview
2025, what a year of challenges. Tariffs, tantrums and threats….but, despite all of this the stock markets remained buoyant, the UK connector market grew again and members of The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) enjoyed a reasonably positive year.
Interconnect revenues grew 5% in 2025, very much in line with its members projections.
However, orders did not grow, so we enter 2026 with a slightly decreased order backlog.
A positive sign is that members distribution revenues were up 12% which has historically led to increased OEM revenues and key strategic markets were all positive.
At a technology level all key interconnect products were up with the exception of RF, however, this has to be offset by the increase of 41% in members value add activity which indicates a focus on things such as cable assemblies and sub systems which incorporate a lot of RF interconnect.
For 2026 members are looking at low single digit growth again but this could be higher as there are a lot of key programmes in the pipeline for 2026 and beyond.
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Next ITSA Meeting
A face-to-face members meeting in May will conduct a comprehensive review of the association’s activities and to agree forward plans regarding PR, web enhancement, social media engagement, membership, and market trends.
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