Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-12-01 12:21Core Insights - The electronic paper industry is experiencing significant growth, transitioning from niche applications to becoming a core component in IoT display terminals, driven by increasing demand in retail and other sectors [1][2] - The A-share electronic paper index saw a daily increase of 3.36% on November 25, and a year-to-date increase of 56.58% as of November 28 [1] - Major manufacturers are consolidating their market positions, with the top five companies expected to hold approximately 86% of the global market share by 2024 [2][8] Industry Trends - The "dual carbon" goals in China are providing implicit support for low-power electronic products, creating long-term certainty for electronic paper companies [2] - The demand for electronic price tags and other applications is accelerating, with the industry entering a phase of synchronized acceleration in technology, market, and application [2][7] - The electronic paper technology has advanced with breakthroughs in color and flexibility, expanding applications from black-and-white static displays to full-color dynamic displays [5][6] Market Dynamics - The global electronic paper market is projected to exceed $14.2 billion, with significant growth expected in the e-book segment, which is anticipated to reach 18.8 million units by 2025 [8][9] - The domestic electronic paper industry has formed a complete layout, with strong downstream demand driving the expansion of upstream materials and midstream module production capacity [7] - The industry is characterized by a high growth rate and low base, with a compound annual growth rate of over 20% expected for global electronic paper terminals [9][10] Competitive Landscape - Major players in the electronic paper market include E Ink Holdings, HeLiTai, and Yasi Optoelectronics, with E Ink holding over 90% of the electronic ink film market [5][6] - The domestic market is seeing increased competition, with companies like Hanwang Technology and others capturing significant market shares [6][7] - The industry is facing challenges in scaling up production and reducing costs, particularly in high-end color electronic paper, which still relies on imported core materials [10]