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DSCC Reduces OLED Tablet Market Outlook on Weakness at Apple and Delays in Foldable/Slidable Devices

December 16, 2024

2024 OLED and MiniLED tablet panel volumes are expected to rise 71% Y/Y to over 11M, but down 15% vs. last quarter on lower-than-expected demand for the OLED Apple iPad Pro. Apple’s 2024 Advanced Tablet share is expected to reach 51% in 2024, up from 38% in 2023, but below previous expectations of 56%. Apple to drive future OLED tablet market growth as it introduces an OLED iPad Mini in 2026 and two new iPad Air models and a foldable model in 2027.Read More

Display Glass Revenues Rising Despite Soft Demand

December 9, 2024

Display glass shipments declined in Q3’24 and are expected to decline further in Q4’24. Domestic Chinese glass makers have been adding Gen 8.5 capacity in 2023-2024. DSCC estimates that display glass revenues are expected to increase 13% in yen terms in 2024, but this translates to only a 5% increase in US$ terms.Read More

Foldable Smartphone Market Stalls in 2024 and 2025

December 2, 2024

Foldable smartphone displays declined Y/Y for the first time in Q3’24. 2025 is also expected to be down. Adoption below expectations as Samsung remains regionally concentrated, Chinese brands are pulling back and it remains dominated by just two brands. There is reason for optimism however with Apple expected to enter in 2H’26. In addition, we expect more multi-fold models coming in 2026 and the first slidable laptop in 2025.Read More

iPhone 16 Series Cumulative Panel Procurement Projected to be 1% Lower than the iPhone 15 Series Through November

November 25, 2024

As we approach the end of November and with the iPhone 16 series being available since September 20th, our latest release of the Monthly Flagship Smartphone Display Tracker shows that cumulative panel procurement through November for the iPhone 16 Series is tracking 1% lower versus the iPhone 15 series during the same period in 2023. Panel procurement for the iPhone 15 series started in June 2023, while panel procurement for the iPhone 16 series started in July 2024. In October, iPhone 16 series panel procurement was 11% lower than the iPhone 15 series during the same time period in 2023.Read More

Flat Panel Display Fab Utilization Restrained in 2H’24

November 25, 2024

After a modest increase in the spring and summer months, flat panel display fab utilization started to decrease in the third quarter of 2024 and is decreasing further in the fourth quarter, according to the latest release of DSCC’s Quarterly All Display Fab Utilization Report, issued earlier this month. Panel makers appear to be managing utilization to avoid oversupply and inventory build-upRead More

Double-Digit Y/Y Growth for Smartphones and TVs Fuel 32% Y/Y Growth for OLED Panel Shipments in Q3’24

November 25, 2024

As revealed in DSCC’s latest release of the OLED Shipment Report – Flash Edition, OLED panel shipments increased 3% Q/Q and 32% Y/Y in Q3’24 after increasing 12% Q/Q and 50% Y/Y in Q2’24. In Q3’24, by select OLED applications, OLED tablet panel shipments decreased 20% Q/Q and increased 127% Y/Y, OLED smartphones increased 2% Q/Q and 39% Y/Y and OLED TVs increased 2% Q/Q and 48% Y/Y.Read More

Global TV Shipments Increased 11% Y/Y in Q3’24, Second Consecutive Quarter of Y/Y Growth

November 20, 2024

According to global market research firm Counterpoint Research, global TV shipments in Q3’24 grew 11% Y/Y to 62M units, showing Y/Y growth for two consecutive quarters and raising expectations for a continued rebound. By region, growth was evenly distributed across all regions except Japan, with Eastern Europe in particular leading the growth with a 24% increase, and advanced markets in North America and Western Europe also showing high growth. Samsung Electronics maintained its top spot with a 15% market share, but its market share decreased slightly compared to the previous quarter. On the other hand, Hisense, which narrowly overtook third-place TCL to reclaim second place, gained share by shipping 19% more TVs than in the same period last year. LG, which ranked fourth, recorded a 7% increase in shipments Y/Y thanks to the favorable European market, and recovered its market share to the 10% range.Read More

Display Equipment Spending Expected to Rise 47% in 2024 as Industry Rebounds

November 18, 2024

Display equipment spending is expected to bounce back from a weak 2023 and rise 47% in 2024 to $7.3B according to DSCC’s latest Quarterly Display Capex and Equipment Market Share Report. LCD equipment spending is expected to lead the way with a 54% share on 95% growth after spending was slashed 67% in 2023 due to weak post-COVID LCD market conditions, a significant LCD oversupply and net losses for LCD suppliers. As conditions have improved and demand has rebounded, LCD fab spending has increased. OLED fab equipment spending is also expected to recover in 2024, up 16%, after falling 54% in 2023 with the OLED industry not immune from LCD weakness as many of the manufacturers are the same in both technologies. While OLEDs have been taking share in many display applications, weakness in OLED TV demand has kept a lid on OLED capex.Read More

New DSCC Report Shows How MicroLED Market Can Grow After Apple’s Exit

November 6, 2024

DSCC has released the latest edition of its MicroLED Display Technology and Market Outlook Report. The revised forecast is significantly different from last year’s due to Apple’s decision to cancel the launch of the MicroLED Apple Watch. While Wearables were previously expected to be the largest segment for MicroLED displays, it now comes third after TV and AR/VR.Read More

iPhone 16 Series Panel Procurement Projected to be 1% Higher than the iPhone 15 Series Through October

October 28, 2024

As we approach the end of October and with the iPhone 16 series being available since September 20th, our latest release of the Monthly Flagship Smartphone Display Tracker shows that cumulative panel procurement through October for the iPhone 16 Series is tracking 1% higher versus the iPhone 15 series during the same period in 2023. Panel procurement for the iPhone 15 series started in June 2023, while panel procurement for the iPhone 16 series started in July 2024.Read More

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