From October 13 to 17, 2025, the UAE Dubai Communications and Consumer Electronics Exhibition (GITEX)—an annual flagship event for the tech industry in the Middle East—concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With an exhibition area exceeding 60,000 square meters, this grand event gathered 4,500 exhibitors and 146,000 professional visitors worldwide. It not only showcased cutting-edge technologies and products in fields such as communications equipment, consumer electronics, smart homes, and cybersecurity but also outlined a new development blueprint for the connector industry in the intelligent era. As a professional enterprise deeply engaged in the connector manufacturing industry, Wenzhou JKUN Connector Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "JKUN") has been closely monitoring the industry trends and technological dynamics conveyed by GITEX. It identifies new connectivity technology demands brought about by the transformation of the Middle Eastern market and the global tech industry, providing guidance for its own product R&D and market layout.

Key Exhibition Trend Insights: Three Sectors Driving Connector Demand Upgrades

1. Deepening 5G-A in Communications Technology: High-Frequency, High-Speed Connectors as Key Enablers

At this year’s GITEX, enterprises like Huawei showcased 5G-A network solutions, AI infrastructure, and industry-specific intelligent applications—reflecting the clear upgrade pace of the communications industry in the Middle East. Currently, 5G-A pilot networks in the region have covered core cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Coupled with the global 5G user base exceeding 2.1 billion, the performance requirements for connectors in communications equipment have been comprehensively elevated: they must not only ensure stable high-frequency signal transmission but also achieve low-latency and high-reliability connectivity to support scenarios like remote control and high-definition video transmission.

Meanwhile, the Middle East is experiencing a boom in AI data center construction. Large-scale data centers have put forward higher requirements for data transfer rates and power-carrying capacity between servers. These trends perfectly align with JKUN’s technical reserves in high-speed data connectors and RF connectors, opening up broad market space for its related products.

2. Accelerated Innovation in Consumer Electronics: Surging Demand for Miniaturized, Flexible Connectivity

The consumer electronics sector has always been a focal point of GITEX. At this year’s exhibition, innovative categories such as ultra-slim smartphones, multi-scenario smart home devices, and portable digital entertainment products were showcased in concentration. The evolution of device form factors has directly driven connectors toward "smaller, denser, and more flexible" development.

For example, the increased integration of motherboards in ultra-thin laptops calls for board-to-board connectors with smaller pitches; the bending scenarios of wearable devices impose higher standards for the bending resistance of flexible FPC connectors. According to industry research data, the global FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector market is projected to surpass USD 38 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%.

3. Expansion of Smart Home & Robotics Industries: High-Reliability Connectors Becoming a Necessity

Smart homes and service robots emerged as another major growth highlight at this year’s GITEX. Market research data shows that global sales of connectors for delivery robots reached USD 388 million in 2024 and are expected to rise to USD 673 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.9%. The global connector market for white goods also grew steadily, recording a revenue of approximately RMB 24.73 billion in 2024 and is expected to approach RMB 35.31 billion by 2031.

These application scenarios have strict requirements for connector environmental adaptability: delivery robots operating outdoors need to withstand frequent vibrations and temperature fluctuations; connectors for kitchen appliances must resist high temperatures and humidity; some outdoor equipment also requires corrosion resistance. These demand pain points are exactly where JKUN’s industrial-grade connectors excel.

Alignment Between Industry Tech Directions and JKUN’s Strategic Layout

1. High-Frequency & High-Speed Transmission: Proactively Advancing RF Connector R&D

As 5G-A evolves toward 6G technology, communication frequencies continue to rise. Some communications equipment showcased at GITEX has begun to support millimeter-wave band applications—this poses new challenges for connector signal stability, requiring them to maintain low loss and low Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) even in high-frequency environments.

In response to this trend, JKUN has launched R&D on RF connectors with excellent high-frequency performance. By optimizing product structure design and selecting high-performance dielectric materials, JKUN ensures stable transmission of connectors in complex electromagnetic environments, laying technical groundwork in advance for the connectivity needs of future 6G communications equipment.

2. Industrial-Grade Reliability: Enhancing Adaptability to Harsh Environments

Application scenarios such as industrial automation equipment and service robots showcased at GITEX have extremely high requirements for connector durability and stability: connectors for factory assembly-line robots need to withstand hundreds of thousands of mating cycles; connectors for outdoor delivery robots must adapt to temperature variations from -20°C to 60°C.

JKUN’s industrial-grade connector series is specifically designed to meet such demands: it adopts high-strength alloy housings to resist impact and vibration, uses gold-plated contacts to improve conductivity stability and corrosion resistance, and leverages precision manufacturing processes to control mating accuracy. These features ensure long-term reliable electrical connections under harsh operating conditions, fully meeting the high standards of industrial automation and robotic equipment.

3. New Energy Vehicle Sector: Addressing Demand for High-Voltage, High-Current Connectors

Although GITEX focuses on communications and consumer electronics, the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector—as a key global tech track—has also attracted industry attention for the growth potential of its connector market. With the growing penetration of electric vehicles in the Middle East, the scale of the DC vehicle connector market is expanding continuously, and the requirements for connector voltage and current-carrying capacities have increased significantly.

JKUN has gradually developed high-voltage and high-current connector products for the NEV sector, striving to make them compatible with 400V/800V high-voltage platforms in electric vehicles. These products meet the connectivity needs of critical systems such as battery management, motor control, and fast-charging infrastructure, preparing JKUN in advance to enter the Middle Eastern NEV supply chain.

JKUN’s Product Advantages and Middle East Market Opportunity Exploration

Comprehensive Product Lines Covering Diverse Needs

Based on the market trends presented at GITEX, JKUN has further clarified the optimization direction for its product lines and currently offers connectivity solutions covering multiple fields:

• Communications equipment: High-speed data connectors and RF connectors, adapting to the high-frequency and high-speed transmission needs of 5G base stations, network switches, AI servers, and other devices;

• Consumer electronics: FPC connectors, board-to-board connectors, and wire-to-board connectors, meeting the miniaturized and      high-density connectivity needs of smartphones, tablets, and smart home  devices;

• Industrial & robotics: Circular connectors, terminal blocks, and waterproof connectors, adapting to the high-reliability connectivity  needs of industrial automation equipment, delivery robots, and logistics machinery;

• New energy vehicles: High-voltage and high-current connectors, and charging interface connectors, supporting the safe and      stable operation of EV powertrain systems and charging facilities.

Middle East Market Strategy

Dubai, as a trade hub radiating across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, covers a consumer market of 1.5 billion people and boasts enormous commercial potential. Combined with the market information conveyed by GITEX, JKUN is focusing on its Middle East market layout strategy:

• Localized service system: Establish cooperation with local electronic component distributors in the Middle East to build regional      technical support and after-sales service networks, enabling rapid response to customer needs;

• Environment-adapted product development: Targeting the high-temperature, dusty,  and high-humidity climatic conditions in the Middle East, optimize connector sealing structures and material selection, and launch customized products more adapted to local environments;

• Brand penetration and promotion: Gradually enhance JKUN’s brand awareness  in the Middle East by participating in local industry forums and deploying regional digital marketing content, laying the foundation for long-term cooperation.

Future Outlook and Cooperation Invitation

GITEX 2025 not only demonstrated the innovative vitality of the tech industry but also clarified the "higher frequency, more miniaturized, more reliable" development direction for the connector industry. With the deep integration of AI, IoT, and smart vehicles, connectors will evolve from "basic components" to "intelligent connectivity hubs" while adapting to more complex application environments and stricter energy efficiency standards.

JKUN has always adhered to the business philosophy of "Quality First, Customer-Centric". In the future, it will continue to invest in R&D resources to deepen technological breakthroughs in high-frequency, high-speed, miniaturized, and high-reliability connectors, providing higher-quality connectivity solutions for global customers.

The data in this article refers to public reports from GITEX 2025 Dubai and data from industry research institutions such as IDC and QYResearch, aiming to provide objective industry insights for customers and partners. Welcome to follow JKUN Connectors to obtain more updates on connector technology and market trends.

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