Apple | MacBook Pro assemblers unlikely to return to old production levels until July › Macerkopf | macbook

According to a recent industry report, Apple’s MacBook Pro suppliers in China are unlikely to return to the production levels they had before the recent lockdowns by July. Coinciding with the news, key Apple supplier Foxconn is warning that revenue could fall this quarter due to growing supply chain issues.

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Delivery situation remains tense

As DigiTimes reported, notebook makers in major cities in eastern China have resumed operations following the recent easing. Assembly companies in Shanghai are currently only working at 10 to 20 percent capacity. It can be expected that the old production capacity will be reached again in July at the earliest.

Shanghai is home to Quanta Computers, Apple’s only supplier of high-end MacBook Pros, whose delivery times have increased significantly since the last lockdowns in China. Some MacBook Pro configurations are currently only available from late June to early July.

According to the report, Shanghai factories are still affected by the restrictions as only the assembly workers and those living in the associated dormitories are allowed to return to their jobs. Meanwhile, many products are said to be stuck on container ships waiting to reach ports. Until these products are received by retailers and shipped to customers, production facilities are largely on hold. The slow recovery of operations has also reportedly meant that the flow of components has fallen far short of expectations.

Today, key Apple supplier Foxconn also warned that earnings could fall this quarter due to growing supply chain problems and slowing demand. The company’s chief executive said that there are many uncertainties in the market and that Foxconn will look to further diversify to reduce its reliance on smartphone assembly.