Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2026-01-14 01:27Core Insights - The silicon-based OLED microdisplay has become the core display solution for XR (AR/VR) devices due to its high resolution, high contrast, low power consumption, and miniaturization advantages, with applications expanding from consumer to industrial and medical fields as AI and XR technologies converge [1][10] - The global shipment of silicon-based OLED microdisplays is expected to reach 6.365 million units in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 25.1%, with a market size of $1.27 billion, growing by 13.4% year-on-year [10] Industry Overview - Microdisplays are defined as screens smaller than 2 inches with pixel sizes under 10 micrometers, with silicon-based OLED microdisplays utilizing single-crystal silicon wafers as driving backplanes and OLEDs as light-emitting units, offering high resolution, brightness, contrast, and rapid response [2][3] - The main technologies in the microdisplay market include Fast-LCD, LCoS, and silicon-based OLED, with silicon-based OLED showing significant advantages in contrast, response speed, and pixel density, particularly in VR and AR applications [3][4] Industry Barriers - The production of silicon-based OLED involves multiple processes requiring high technical precision, combining semiconductor and OLED display technologies, which creates significant entry barriers due to the need for breakthroughs in key processes [4][5] Development History - The development of China's silicon-based OLED microdisplay industry can be divided into four stages: laboratory exploration, technological breakthroughs, industrialization, and global competition, with leading companies achieving breakthroughs in performance metrics since 2024 [5][6] Industry Chain - The upstream of the silicon-based OLED microdisplay industry includes suppliers of raw materials, production equipment, and testing equipment, while the midstream focuses on R&D, design, and production, and the downstream encompasses application markets such as XR, electronic viewfinders, and infrared thermal imaging [7][8] Current Market Status - The XR field is the core demand market for silicon-based OLED microdisplays, expected to account for 50.39% of the market in 2024, driven by the need for high information density and immersive display effects [8][10] Competitive Landscape - The XR market is primarily dominated by Sony and Visionox, with Sony holding a 50.8% share of global shipments in 2024, while Visionox ranks second with a 35.2% share [11][12] Company Analysis - Visionox is a leading provider of microdisplay solutions, with a diverse product range and a strong focus on R&D, achieving a production rate of 95.33% in the first half of 2025 [12] - Suzhou Qingyue Technology specializes in OLED and silicon-based OLED microdisplays, with a revenue of 0.13 billion yuan from its silicon-based OLED business in 2024, accounting for 1.69% of total revenue [13] Future Trends - The silicon-based OLED microdisplay industry is expected to focus on continuous performance upgrades, with advancements in brightness, optical efficiency, and power consumption [14] - The industry will accelerate the localization of the supply chain, enhancing collaboration and innovation across upstream and downstream sectors [15] - The integration of AI and XR technologies will drive the development of a cohesive ecosystem, enhancing global competitiveness and shifting the industry from a "follower" to a "leader" position [15]