Foxconn aims for 50% of global AI server market in a couple years
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu told CNBC that the company expects its share of the global AI server market to reach 50% within a couple of years. He noted that the current market share is approximately 40%, with a potential rise to around 45% next year. Liu stated that AI infrastructure is set to account for 60% to 65% of Foxconn's revenue in the next three to five years, excluding edge AI devices.
Key points
- Foxconn aims for 50% global AI server market share in a couple of years.
- AI infrastructure expected to be 60% to 65% of revenue in 3-5 years.
- Planned annual AI spending is $3 billion to $5 billion.
The company’s production capacity is fully booked for at least the next year and a half, driven by strong demand from AI model developers and cloud service providers. Liu indicated that governments and enterprises have not yet fully embraced the technology. To better serve the U.S. market, Foxconn plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and move up the supply chain. Initially, the company will focus on high-margin products like AI server racks and data center equipment due to higher U.S. manufacturing costs.
Liu emphasized the need to manage investments carefully, warning that overinvestment could be detrimental. Foxconn plans to spend between $3 billion and $5 billion annually on AI, though this figure could increase depending on vertical integration. While Liu believes weaker demand from one customer can be offset by growth elsewhere, he acknowledged that an industry-wide slowdown would pose a significant challenge to the broader AI supply chain.
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CNBC Technology · 30 October 2026
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