Core Insights - In 2025, China's display industry is shifting its focus and value center towards upstream development, with the global output value of display materials reaching 43%, ranking first in the world [1] - The industry is overcoming key projects that have long been on the "choke point" list, such as high-generation glass substrates and high-end photoresists, indicating a significant evolution in China's role in the global display landscape [1] Upstream Breakthroughs - The domestic production of G8.6+ glass substrates by Rainbow Holdings has broken the long-standing reliance on imports, making China the third country to master this core technology [3] - Companies like Luvi Optoelectronics and Qingyi Optoelectronics have initiated high-precision mask projects, marking a milestone in the high-end mask sector [3] - Nanjing Gaoguang has achieved the first set of ultra-fine metal masks, indicating a move towards large-scale supply of domestic FMM [3] Functional Materials Development - Aolaide has launched an industrialization project for key OLED functional materials, planning for a thousand-ton capacity [4] - Nanda Optoelectronics has completed small-batch process verification for ArF photoresists, breaking the long-standing monopoly of Japanese companies in the high-end photoresist market [4] - The second phase of the ultra-thin flexible glass project by Kaisheng Technology has commenced production, significantly increasing domestic capacity [4] Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions - Chinese display material companies are accelerating global expansion through strategic acquisitions, such as the acquisition of LG Chem's SP polarizer business by Shanshan [5] - Haosheng Technology's acquisition of LG Chem's OLED optical film business for 4.5 billion yuan enhances its competitive edge in the OLED sector [5] - Feikai Materials has completed the acquisition of JNC Liquid Crystal Materials, further consolidating its position in the market [5] Equipment Advancements - In 2025, multiple 8.6-generation OLED production lines are being established, creating significant demand for domestic equipment [7] - Aolaide's subsidiary won a bid for the first domestic 8.6-generation AMOLED production line evaporation source equipment, marking a leap in domestic technology [8] - Shanghai Microelectronics successfully delivered the sixth-generation OLED lithography machine, achieving a breakthrough in high-end lithography equipment [8] Capital Market Dynamics - The capital market is witnessing a wave of listings in the display industry, reflecting a shift in investment focus from low-margin panel manufacturing to high-value upstream technologies [10][11] - Companies like Yihua Technology and Xiahua Technology are initiating IPO processes, indicating a growing interest in the display sector [10][11] Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem - The breakthroughs in China's display upstream are not only technological but also represent a systematic upgrade in the "materials/equipment-panel-terminal" industry chain collaboration model [12] - Collaborative projects between companies and research institutions are shortening the transition from laboratory to production line, enhancing innovation efficiency [12] - The global display industry competition is evolving into a contest between regional or leading enterprise clusters, with China gaining a favorable position due to its complete and innovative upstream ecosystem [13]
中国显示产业向上游进击 打造创新生态共同体
Zhong Guo Chan Ye Jing Ji Xin Xi Wang·2026-01-13 00:22