The onset of the global financial crisis in the second half of 2008 led to a weak peak season in that year, and the inventories built up at the end of 2008 cast a shadow over the consumer electronics market in 2009. Demand in mature markets was not strong, but emerging markets managed to maintain growth. As a result, some branded vendors and white-box vendors managed to expand their market shares. With moderately priced products becoming a focus area in the market, changes also occurred in the small- and medium-size panel industry. This report analyzes the current and future development of the small- and medium-size TFT panel industry, including key supply and demand factors. The report also provides a worldwide small- and medium-size TFT panel shipment forecast for the period 2010-2014.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Worldwide Small- and Medium-sized TFT Panel Shipment Growth Rates Declining
 
1.1 Oversupply Increases Operational Difficulties
 
1.2 Demand Development
 
1.3 Supply Development
 
2. Conclusion
 
2.1 Production Line Allocation Key Factor in Industry Competition
 
2.2 Market Growth Limited
 
Appendix

 
List of Topics  

Worldwide small- and medium-sized TFT panel shipment forecast for the period 2010-2014
 
Analysis of key demand-related factors in the small- and medium-sized TFT panel industry 
 
Analysis of key supply-related factors in the small- and medium-sized TFT panel industry
 
Production line allocation in the display panel industry and its impact on small- and medium-sized panels
 
Development of Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese small- and medium-sized panel manufacturers
 
Companies and organizations analyzed or mentioned in the report include: Kodak, LG, Samsung, Sharp
 
List of Figures  

Figure 1  Worldwide Small- and Medium-sized TFT Panel Shipment Volume, 2007 - 2009

Figure 2  Worldwide Small- and Medium-sized TFT Panel Shipment Volume, 2010 - 2014