World Flat Panel Display Markets

Increasing End User Applications Lead to Significant Market Growth

Technological advancements are improving production yields and reducing the manufacturing costs of flat panel displays (FPD), increasing their use in many end user applications. If the proliferation of cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), camcorders, game consoles, and digital cameras across the world is any indication, the demand for FPDs is likely to increase. End users will immensely benefit by incorporating FPDs as they are thinner and lighter, and offer substantial reduction in power consumption, high definition images, and rapid video response speed.

This Frost & Sullivan research segments the world FPD markets into liquid crystal display (LCD), which is further divided into active matrix LCD (AMLCD) and passive matrix LCD (PMLCD); plasma display panel (PDP); organic light emitting diode (OLED) display; and other types of displays. The study presents an insight into the emerging end user industries and geographic regions. A detailed discussion on prevailing market challenges and strategic recommendations to overcome them are also provided.

Market Clout of AMLCDs to Continue

The increasing demand for thin, high resolution colored displays in desktop monitors, notebook computers, next-generation wireless mobile handsets, and high definition televisions (HDTV) as well as increasing electronic content in automotives are expected to boost the demand for FPDs. "End users demand low-cost FPDs with high performance capabilities, providing lucrative market opportunities for both existing as well as new market participants," says the analyst. "Low-priced products that provide high resolution, color gamut, and contrast along with a wider viewing angle are likely to witness high market growth."

The amorphous silicon thin-film transistor (A-Si TFT) LCD technology, an AMLCD, was dominating the market with more than 70 percent of the total revenues in 2002. Recent reductions in prices along with improvements in resolution and brightness continue to drive the growth of AMLCDs, despite their limitations in viewing angle and slow response time. OLED displays, a superior FPD than AMLCD, are experiencing slow growth due to the high costs involved in their mass production.

Focus on New Verticals and Strategic Partnerships - The Key for Future Growth

FPD manufacturers are slashing prices to sustain market share as sluggish economic conditions, fluctuating exchange rates, entry of new market participants, and inexpensive cathode ray tube (CRT) displays pose strong challenges. The analyst says, "Price reduction is a double-edged sword as it increases market penetration while reducing profit margins. As competition intensifies, existing suppliers are seeking growth opportunities in emerging non-PC end-user verticals such as automotive, medical, aerospace, and defense to increase their revenues".

The demand for FPDs is expected to be strong as they replace low-priced CRT displays in many applications. This will ensure adequate venture capital funding and enhance growth prospects. Establishing strategic partnerships with FPD manufacturers in emerging markets such as China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan along with the ability to develop innovative, low-priced products and strong relationships with customers will be critical for future market growth.

1 | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  Overview

      1. Market Overview



      2. Competitive Analysis

  Major Research Findings

      1. Opportunities and Forecasts



      2. Major Segment Analysis



      3. Conclusion

  2 | TOTAL FLAT PANEL DISPLAY (FPD) MARKET

  Overview

      1. Introduction



      2. Challenges



      3. Drivers



      4. Restraints



      5. Analysis

  Forecasts and Trends

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Market and Technology Trends



      3. Demand Analysis



      4. Pricing Analysis



      5. End-User Analysis



      6. Screen Size Trends

  Competitive Analysis

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis

  Market Share Ranking in End User Application Markets

      1. Desktop Monitor Market



      2. Notebook Computer Market



      3. Mobile Phone Market



      4. Television Market



      5. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Market



      6. Camcorder/Digital Camera Market



      7. Automotive Market

  Other Forecasts and Trends

      1. Life Cycle of FPD Technologies



      2. Cost Breakdown of 15 inch TFT LCD Panel



      3. Total Display Market Trends

  Frost & Sullivan Awards

      1. Market Leadership Award



      2. Market Penetration Award



      3. Technology Innovation Award



      4. Business Development Strategy Award

  Decision Support Database (DSD) Tables

      1. World Portable Computers Installed Base by Geographic Region



      2. World Portable Personal Computer Installed Base by Geographic Region



      3. World Mobile Handsets Installed Base by Geographic Region



      4. World Mobile Handset Sales by Country



      5. World Television Installed Base by Geographic Region



      6. World Vehicle Sales by Geographic Region

  3 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) MARKET

  Overview

      1. Introduction



      2. Drivers



      3. Restraints



      4. Analysis

  Forecasts and Trends

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Market and Technology Trends



      3. Geographic Analysis



      4. End-User Analysis



      5. Screen Sizes Trends



      6. Pricing Analysis

  Competitive Analysis

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis

  4 | PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL (PDP) MARKET

  Overview

      1. Introduction



      2. Drivers



      3. Restraints



      4. Analysis

  Forecasts and Trends

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Market and Technology Trends



      3. Geographic Analysis



      4. End-User Analysis



      5. Screen Sizes Trends



      6. Pricing Analysis

  Competitive Analysis

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis

  5 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) MARKET

  Overview

      1. Introduction



      2. Drivers



      3. Restraints



      4. Analysis

  Forecasts and Trends

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Market and Technology Trends



      3. Geographic Analysis



      4. End-User Analysis



      5. Screen Sizes Trends



      6. Pricing Analysis

  Competitive Analysis

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis

  6 | OTHER MARKETS

  Market Overview and Revenue Forecasts

      1. Introduction



      2. Analysis



      3. Revenue Forecasts

  Competitive Analysis

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis