Asian electronic component makers are expecting Apple to cut procurement orders by about 30 percent in the current quarter due to weaker-than-expected sales of the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, according to a Japanese media report.

The Nikkei newspaper said Apple had originally asked its suppliers to keep first quarter production at normal January-March levels, but inventory of the new phones has backed up in retail stores and Apple is cutting production.

Apple could not be reached for comment and typically does not comment on media reports.

The cut is expected to be temporary, with production resuming at normal levels in the April-to-June quarter, the newspaper said.

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