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Taiwan Panel Maker Revenues Continued to Increase in September

October 16, 2023

The recovery in the display industry has continued through the third quarter, based on revenues reported by Taiwan panel makers last week, as total revenues increased M/M in both August and September after a slight decline in July. Revenues have increased by a double-digit % on a Y/Y basis as the comparable 2022 numbers sunk to a low point in the second half. September revenues for the three companies of TWD 45.5B (US$1.42B) were up 2% for the month and up 33% compared to September 2022.
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TV

Advanced TV Market Recovered in Q2’23 Led by Chinese Brands

September 18, 2023

After a weak Q1’23, the Advanced TV market is showing some signs of recovery led by gains from Chinese brands as shipments increased Y/Y in Q2’23, according to the latest update of DSCC’s Quarterly Advanced TV Shipment and Forecast Report-History, now available to subscribers. The top three brands outside of China – Samsung, LG and Sony – all fared poorly while TCL and Hisense gained share in the premium segment.
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TV

LCD TV Panel Prices Peaking in September

September 5, 2023

The rally in LCD TV panel prices, which started in February has continued in the third quarter and has been accompanied by a widespread increase in supply as LCD makers increase utilization. Prices have increased enough to bring many panel makers into positive margins and the TV supply chain is building inventory toward the big selling season in the fourth quarter. We are now seeing a shift in the supply/demand balance from shortage to oversupply, with September prices flat compared with August as a two-month peak, and we continue to believe that prices will decline in the fourth quarter.
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Foldable

Highlights from DSCC’s Latest Foldable Report

August 28, 2023

DSCC has released its latest quarterly foldable report, which forecasts foldable smartphone, notebook and tablet shipments out to 2027. The report also reveals each brands’ product plans, display supply chain, regional mix, shipment forecasts, panel price forecasts, phone price forecasts, display film stacks and much more. Highlights of the latest report include:
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TV

Will the US Increase Tariffs on China TVs? Not Likely

August 28, 2023

DSCC has heard from several of our contacts in the industry regarding some concerns about the USA increasing its tariff on TVs imported from China. Each of these contacts mention “rumors” of such an increase, and an article in Digitimes also made reference to such rumors. Our opinion is that these rumors have no basis and are generated from a profound misunderstanding of the US political system and the way such decisions are made.
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DSCC Downgrades Display Capacity Forecast for 7th Straight Quarter, Display Capacity Growth Outlook Continues to Flatten

August 21, 2023

After upgrading display capacity for six straight issues on improved market conditions in LCDs in 2020 and 2021, DSCC has now lowered its display capacity forecast for seven consecutive quarters dating back to Q1’22 on delays, cancellations and fab closures as LCD manufacturers continue to lose money. The latest forecast is down 1% vs. last quarter and 14% from peak levels. Display capacity is now only projected to grow at a 1.1% CAGR from 2022 to 2027, which could lead to another significant shortage if unit or area demand surges.
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Foldable

Foldable Smartphones to Reach New High in Q3’23

August 21, 2023

Foldable phone shipments rose 16% Q/Q and 42% Y/Y in Q2’23 to 2.2M units. Samsung held a narrow 32% to 30% advantage over Huawei. Huawei had the #1 and #3 best-selling models, the Mate X3 and Pocket S, while Samsung had the #2 and #4 fastest selling models, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4. Vivo had the #5 model with the X Flip. Clamshells led the way with a 53% unit share. Samsung Display accounted for a 63% share of all foldable smartphone panels shipped, down from 68% and its lowest share since Q1’21. BOE’s share fell from a record 32% in Q1’23 to 25% in Q2’23.
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OLED

Apple and Samsung Maintain Best Selling OLED Smartphones in Q2’23 But Lose Share to Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi

August 14, 2023

As revealed in DSCC’s latest release of the OLED Shipment Report – Flash Edition, OLED panel shipments increased 10% Q/Q and decreased 2% Y/Y in Q2’23 to 170M units. The Q/Q growth for several applications is a positive sign that indicates that inventory is starting to rebalance for some categories after Y/Y declines in 2022 and double-digit Q/Q and Y/Y declines in Q1’23. In Q2’23, by select OLED applications, smartphones panel shipments increased 4% Q/Q and 1% Y/Y in units and TV panel shipments increased 42% Q/Q and decreased 26% Y/Y in units.
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