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By Li Panpan

(JW Insights) Apr 28 -- The upstream supply chain of China’s smartphone market is experiencing a market demand rebound but still suffers from the bottom price of orders, said a recent JW Insights report.

Due to the increase in end market orders, the upstream supply chain of China’s smartphone industry increased month-on-month in March.

Mobile phone orders also showed a positive trend in April. An industry insider said, judging from the current situation, the demand for mobile phone orders in April and May will be stably growing, thanks to the increase of old models from smartphone manufacturers, said the JW Insights report.

Another industry insider said the entire Android market is improving, indicating a turning point in the smartphone market demand.

With the better economic rebound in the overseas market compared to China, Chinese smartphone makers with businesses in other countries may experience some market surprises, added the insider.

However, the bottom price in the markets still hurt upstream suppliers. Take Samsung for an example, multiple suppliers are drafting plans with the lowest price they can offer.

The smartphone supply chain players are facing an abnormal price level, competing to get orders. Only an upward price trend can solve the pressure on company management, said the JW Insights report.

Compared with the lack of orders in the previous market downturn, the bottom price has become the most troublesome thing for the supply chain, and suppliers are also waiting for opportunities to avoid losses.