TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that several negative factors weighed on the enterprise SSD market in the first quarter of 2025. These include production challenges for next-gen AI systems and persistent inventory overhang in North America.
TrendForce’s latest research reveals that despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges, both buyers and sellers remain bullish on the OLED monitor panel market. Following a remarkable 132% YoY growth in 2024, this strong momentum is expected to carry over into 2025. As a result, TrendForce has revised its 2025 OLED monitor panel shipment forecast upward from 2.8 million to 3.4 million units—raising the annual growth rate from 40% to 69%.
TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that 1Q25 revenue for the global IC design industry reached US$77.4 billion, marking a 6% QoQ increase and setting a new record high. This growth was fueled by early stocking ahead of new U.S. tariffs on electronics and the ongoing construction of AI data centers around the world, which sustained strong chip demand despite the traditional off-season.
TrendForce’s latest research reveals that global smartphone production reached 289 million units in 1Q25. Although this represents a 3% decline compared to the same period in 2024, production remained relatively stable across major brands. In China, sales in the first quarter were buoyed by the ongoing consumer subsidy program, resulting in a modest uptick in shipments.
TrendForce’s latest investigations find that the global foundry industry recorded 1Q25 revenue of US$36.4 billion—a 5.4% QoQ decline. The downturn was softened by last-minute rush orders from clients ahead of the U.S. reciprocal tariff exemption deadline, as well as continued momentum from China’s 2024 consumer subsidy program. These factors help offset the typical seasonal slump.