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Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing in China Industry Data and Analysis
Over the past decade, the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China has expanded rapidly due to more global network users, greater demand for switches, and the development of broadband services. In addition, the development of information systems in many industries and stronger export demand have also supported industry revenue. Over the five years through 2025, revenue for the industry is expected to decrease an annualized 1.4%, to a total of $180.1 billion. This includes a 5.6% rise in the current year.Profit is expected to account for 8.2% of industry revenue in 2025. The main downstream customers for this industry are businesses and commercial enterprises. Industry enterprises strive to upgrade products to improve added value. In 2025, the cost of raw materials and labor will fall. However, due to the fierce competition in the industry, enterprises have cut prices, leading to a decline in profits.As the industry is mature, most of the market demand has been met. As the industry enters a period of replacement demand, competing imports will decrease. Competing imports are projected to increase at an annualized rate of 4.9% in the five years to 2030. In order to reduce inventory pressure, industry enterprises will seek a larger overseas market. Exports are expected to increase at an annualized rate of 3.5% in the five years to 2030.Over the next five years, continued urbanization in China is projected to drive strong demand for network equipment in rail transit, airports, shopping malls, and other public places, especially in small- and medium-sized cities. Industry revenue is forecast to increase an annualized 2.4% over the five years through 2030 to total $202.3 billion. With the further development of networks, large-scale enterprises are anticipated to invest more in the R&D of new technologies and products.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China operates under the industry code 4042. The Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China comprises establishments that produce computer network equipment, including routers, switches, network safety equipment, WLAN equipment, fiber optic access equipment, ADSL equipment, hubs, modems and network cards. Related terms covered in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include hub, wireless local area network (wlan), switch and router.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include Network Control Equipment, Network Interfaces and Adapters and Network Connectivity Equipment.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation and Unisplendour Corporation Limited.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is $180.1bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China in 2025?
There are 272 businesses in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China has been declining at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China are Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation and Unisplendour Corporation Limited
What does the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include?
Network Control Equipment and Network Interfaces and Adapters are part of the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd..
How competitive is the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The level of competition is low and increasing in the Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
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