ITSA

The UK’s interconnect technology sector saw sales fall 13% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, but a sharp recovery in order intake is fuelling optimism for the second half, according to the latest half-year report from the Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA). Members reported a book-to-bill ratio of 1.30 to 1.0, with overall orders

2025 was a year of challenges, reports the ITSA. Tariffs, tantrums and threats, but despite all of this the stock markets remained buoyant, the UK connector market grew again, and ITSA members enjoyed a reasonably positive year. Interconnect revenues grew 5% in 2025, very much in line with members projections. However, orders did not grow,

At the meeting of 18th November, the overall view from ITSA was that 2025 has been a particularly challenging year with the first six months proving especially difficult. There has been quite a variation of performance depending on markets, with some members enjoying an overall double-digit growth whereas others saw a very flat performance and,