Abstract
In 2006, global shipment volume of large area TFT-LCD panels reached 270
million units, with shipment value reaching US$49.5 billion, posting
respective growth rates of 29.4% and 13.9% in comparison with 2005. Shipment
volume in 2007 is expected to hit 320 million units, bumping up the shipment
value to over US$55.3 billion. Annual growth rate for both, however, is
projected to slow down slightly, mainly because the industry is now at the end
of the growth stage in its lifecycle. Several trends are playing a key role in
the industry. The abundance of production lines and further capacity increases
may lead to price pressure and price competition. Also, the industry' s focus
is shifting towards TV applications. This report will provide an in-depth
analysis of these trends, and give a detailed forecast for the overall large
area TFT-LCD panel industry.
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