Industry Overview - The LCD industry is shifting from competition based on scale and market share to a focus on high-profit applications, high-value products, advanced technology, and high-value brands, driving high-quality development [2] - The average utilization rate of the LCD industry has been recovering since November 2024, maintaining above 80% in Q1 2025, with adjustments made in response to demand fluctuations [3] Market Demand and Pricing - The demand-side inventory has accelerated reduction, leading to a healthier industry inventory and a return to normal demand rhythms [1] - LCD TV panel prices increased from January to March 2025 due to strong terminal demand, but are expected to stabilize in May as procurement demand cools [4] Production and Capital Expenditure - The 8.6 generation AMOLED production line in Chengdu began equipment installation four months ahead of schedule, transitioning to operational phase [5] - The company anticipates approximately 38 billion in depreciation for 2024, with an increase expected due to the completion of high-generation line depreciation and new project solidification [7] - Future capital expenditures will focus on semiconductor display business and strategic planning, including investments in IoT innovation, sensors, MLED, and smart medical engineering [8]

Core Insights - The panel prices for televisions and laptops remained stable in May 2025, while monitor panel prices saw a slight increase [3][4][6]. Group 1: Television Panel Market - Demand for television panels has shown signs of weakening as brand clients increase their inventory, leading to adjustments in orders and price negotiations with panel manufacturers [4][7]. - Manufacturers are implementing capacity adjustments to stabilize panel prices amid decreasing demand, with expectations of a price standoff between buyers and sellers [4][7]. - Overall, television panel prices are projected to remain flat in May 2025 [4][7]. Group 2: Monitor Panel Market - The monitor panel market is experiencing good demand driven by tariff issues, with some brand clients increasing their stock ahead of the expiration of a three-month tariff exemption [6][7]. - Prices for Open Cell panels are expected to rise by $0.2, with specific sizes like 21.5-inch and 27-inch projected to increase by $0.1, and the 23.8-inch size expected to rise by $0.2 due to strong demand [6][7]. - Despite some urgent orders, the demand remains inconsistent due to varying progress in Southeast Asia, leading to a cautious approach from manufacturers regarding price increases [7].

Core Viewpoint - The panel prices for televisions and laptops remained stable in May 2025, while monitor panel prices experienced a slight increase [1]. Group 1: Television Panels - The average price for a 65-inch television panel was $177, with a minimum of $173 and a maximum of $182 [5]. - The average price for a 55-inch television panel was $127, with a minimum of $122 and a maximum of $130 [6]. - The average price for a 43-inch television panel was $66, with a minimum of $64 and a maximum of $67 [8]. - The average price for a 32-inch television panel was $36, with a minimum of $35 and a maximum of $37 [9]. Group 2: Monitor Panels - The average price for a 27-inch IPS monitor panel was $63, reflecting an increase of $0.1 or 0.2% from the previous month, with a minimum of $57.6 and a maximum of $65.8 [11]. - The average price for a 23.8-inch IPS monitor panel was $49.9, showing an increase of $0.2 or 0.4% from the previous month, with a minimum of $47.1 and a maximum of $51.4 [12]. Group 3: Laptop Panels - The average price for a 17.3-inch TN laptop panel remained stable at $38.3, with a minimum of $37.7 and a maximum of $39.8 [14]. - The average price for a 15.6-inch Value IPS laptop panel was $40.3, unchanged from the previous month, with a minimum of $38.6 and a maximum of $41.9 [14]. - The average price for a 14.0-inch TN laptop panel remained stable at $26.9, with a minimum of $26.4 and a maximum of $28.1 [14]. - The average price for an 11.6-inch TN laptop panel remained stable at $25.1, with a minimum of $24.2 and a maximum of $26.5 [14].

Group 1: Urban Transformation - Qingdao has successfully transformed old industrial parks into innovative spaces, exemplified by the "Chuang Chuang Yi·Youth Dream Factory," which now hosts numerous cultural and creative enterprises [1] - The city has developed a "Qingdao Model" for revitalizing low-efficiency land through area coordination, urban integration, and quality enhancement, focusing on high-quality development [1] Group 2: Environmental and Community Revitalization - The Zhangcun River area, once a polluted urban "scar," has undergone significant ecological restoration, creating diverse recreational spaces for residents and enhancing community engagement [2][3] - The "Happy Coastal City" project has revitalized a previously neglected coastal area, transforming it into a vibrant living space through targeted development strategies [2] Group 3: Industrial Development - Qingdao has initiated the demolition of over 2.2 million square meters of old factories to create 15,000 acres of low-efficiency land for new industrial parks, particularly in the display technology sector [4] - The new display industry park has attracted 17 enterprises with a total investment of 35.68 billion yuan, projected to generate 44.9 billion yuan in revenue in 2024, marking a 14% year-on-year increase [4] Group 4: Creative Space and Community Facilities - The transformation of the former idle material trading market into the Qingdao Guoxin National Fitness Center has revitalized the area, providing modern sports facilities for all age groups [7] - The "Old Soda Factory" has been repurposed into a creative center that combines industrial heritage with modern service functions, enhancing the local cultural landscape [8] Group 5: Overall Impact - Qingdao has implemented over 650 "micro-updates" to transform low-efficiency land into new urban highlands, reflecting a broader commitment to improving the quality of life for residents [8]

Core Viewpoint - BOE has launched a comprehensive OLED display solution for smart car cockpits during the 2025 International Display Week, featuring various applications such as anti-reflective LCE car OLED displays, switchable SPD central control OLED displays, and more. Group 1: OLED Display Solutions - The embedded anti-reflective LCE car OLED display measures 12.3 inches with a resolution of 720x1920 and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1, enhancing driving safety by preventing screen content from reflecting on the windshield [1]. - The switchable SPD car OLED display also measures 12.3 inches, with a resolution of 900x2400 and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1, featuring FMLOC touch functionality [3]. - The SPD display achieves a relative brightness of Ldecay@32°<1% and Ldecay@48°<0.5% in privacy mode, effectively preventing mutual influence between the driver and passenger displays [5]. Group 2: Additional OLED Applications - The 55-inch ultra-wide transparent OLED sunroof display has a transmittance rate of 46% and a resolution of 2K, incorporating touch control and dimming glass features [7]. - The 1.5-inch round OLED smart car key has a resolution of 466x466 and a pixel density of 310 PPI, providing real-time vehicle status information and enhancing user interaction [9]. - The electronic rearview mirror OLED display solution utilizes a camera-monitoring system with two 7-inch OLED screens, ensuring quick response times and improved visibility, even in adverse weather conditions [14]. Group 3: Innovative Features - The seat back OLED display system is based on a 15.6-inch OLED platform with a resolution of 2880x1800, integrating FMLOC touch functionality and enhancing rear-seat entertainment [16]. - The smart steering wheel employs advanced under-screen ultrasonic fingerprint technology, allowing user identity binding for personalized adjustments and safety reminders [18].

Group 1 - In 2024, the display industry is experiencing significant improvements in profitability due to the recovery of consumer electronics like smartphones and TVs, driven by new technologies such as AI [1] - The 2025 International Display Week (SID) showcases advancements in display technology and presents opportunities for Chinese panel manufacturers to expand internationally [1] Group 2 - BOE's core themes for this year's exhibition are technology, sustainability, and AI, with their sustainable development brand "ONE" making its debut at an overseas event [3] - BOE reported a revenue of 198.38 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 13.66%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.32 billion yuan, up 108.97% [3] - The company emphasizes the importance of technology and innovation, aligning market demands with strategic direction to enhance conversion rates [3] Group 3 - BOE is focusing on new growth areas, leveraging its semiconductor display technology and manufacturing capabilities to explore fields like glass-based packaging and perovskite photovoltaics [4] - The company has invested approximately 7% of its revenue annually in R&D, with 1.5% dedicated to foundational and cutting-edge technology research [4] - At the SID, BOE showcased products featuring advanced display technologies, including a 75-inch 4K UB Cell 4.0 TV with superior color accuracy and low reflection rates [4] Group 4 - In 2024, BOE introduced the "AI+" strategy, focusing on "AI + manufacturing," "AI + products," and "AI + operations," presenting AI-integrated products at the SID [10] - The company has achieved integration of various sensors within displays and developed technologies for partial screen refresh and remote monitoring [10] Group 5 - The SID serves as a global platform for Chinese semiconductor display manufacturers to expand internationally, with BOE establishing manufacturing bases in Mexico and Vietnam [11] - BOE aims to enhance communication with global customers and shift the industry focus from price competition to value competition, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for future growth [11]

Core Insights - The SID Display Week highlighted two major trends in the display industry: the iteration of new display technologies by leading manufacturers and the acceleration of globalization among panel manufacturers [1] - The focus on OLED technology is increasing, with significant growth expected in the mid-size market, particularly in laptops and automotive displays [4][5] Group 1: Industry Trends - The display industry is witnessing a shift towards new display technologies such as printed OLED, AMOLED, and Micro LED, with OLED penetrating various end-user markets [1] - Manufacturers are expanding their global footprint despite fluctuating trade environments, moving towards a model of "globalization + regionalization" to better meet local market demands [1] - TCL's factories in India and Vietnam are set to enhance local production capabilities, with the Vietnam factory expected to achieve mass production by September [1] Group 2: OLED Market Growth - OLED's penetration in the smartphone market is projected to reach 61.1% by 2025, while its penetration in the PC monitor segment is expected to grow to 1.9% [2] - The demand for OLED PC monitors is anticipated to reach 3 million units in 2025, representing a 49% year-on-year growth, and further increasing to 4.2 million units in 2026, with a 41% growth rate [2] Group 3: Product Innovations - TCL showcased its APEX technology brand and a full range of printed OLED products, covering sizes from 6.5 inches to 65 inches, including various display products [3] - BOE presented over 30 new products supported by its display technology brands, aiming for an OLED shipment target of 170 million units by 2025 [3] - Visionox introduced its ViP AMOLED technology, which boasts improvements in lifespan, brightness, and resolution for devices like smartwatches and laptops [3] Group 4: Market Dynamics - The demand for OLED in mid-size applications, such as laptops and automotive displays, is seen as a significant growth opportunity, with expectations of rapid growth in the next three to five years [4] - TCL is focusing on both mature evaporation OLED technology for high-end devices and printed OLED technology for mainstream mid-size products, with a projected 20% cost advantage for printed OLED [5] - The global panel industry experienced a demand recovery in Q1, but a potential phase of adjustment is anticipated in Q2 due to regional demand fluctuations and preemptive customer purchases [6][7] Group 5: Supply Chain and Production Strategies - The LCD TV panel market is currently balanced, with a supply-demand ratio of 5.7% in Q2, but price adjustments are expected due to external cost pressures [7] - TCL's acquisition of LGD's Guangzhou LCD production line aims to enhance cost efficiency and product diversification, with plans to introduce IT products alongside TV and commercial display products [7] - The industry may see further consolidation in LCD capacity, which could help mitigate market volatility, although the long-term market fundamentals remain crucial [7]

Group 1 - The automotive display sector is a significant revenue growth point for panel companies, leading them to integrate more features into automotive displays due to intensified competition in the automotive industry [1][3] - At the SID 2025 event, various new automotive display technologies were showcased, including a 12.3-inch hidden display from Deep Tianma and a 14.3-inch Micro LED projection head-up display from TCL Technology [3][4] - BOE presented a 55-inch OLED transparent sunroof with a 46% light transmittance and an OLED screen in the smart steering wheel that integrates multiple safety features [4][5] Group 2 - In the past year and the first quarter of this year, automotive displays have been a key performance driver for Chinese panel companies, with Deep Tianma's automotive business revenue growing over 30% year-on-year in Q1 2025 [5][6] - Sigmaintell forecasts that global automotive display panel shipments will continue to grow rapidly, with a projected year-on-year increase of 5.4% to 250 million units in 2025 [5][6] - The automotive display market is shifting towards larger and higher-end displays, with Omdia predicting a compound annual growth rate of 3.05% for automotive display module shipments over the next three years [5][6] Group 3 - Companies are focusing on developing new display technologies such as Micro LED for automotive applications, with Deep Tianma's Xiamen Micro LED production line targeting automotive displays as a key application area [6] - The competitive automotive market is driving companies to establish strategic partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers while being cautious about collaborations with emerging automotive startups [6]

Group 1 - BOE showcased the world's first 75-inch 4K UB Cell 4.0 TV with ultra-high color gamut and 1400:1 contrast ratio [1][6] - In the flexible OLED display sector, BOE introduced a solution featuring TADF+Tandem COE technology, enhancing color gamut and power efficiency [3][6] - BOE's Mini LED display included a 27-inch HDR gaming monitor with a 300Hz refresh rate and 2304 local dimming zones, outperforming OLED displays [6][7] Group 2 - TCL Huaxing presented a full range of printed OLED products, from 6.5-inch mobile displays to 65-inch TVs, achieving comprehensive coverage in size [10][12] - The world's first 14-inch printed OLED tablet display was also unveiled, featuring a 30% increase in pixel density and 99% DCI P3 color gamut coverage [12][13] - TCL Huaxing's 219-inch MLED display supports high contrast and can be seamlessly spliced for large-scale applications [14] Group 3 - Tianma introduced the world's first 6.51-inch HOI display with integrated sensing capabilities for fingerprint recognition and color temperature detection [20][21] - The 12.3-inch "wood grain hidden" display features anti-peep technology and can display dynamic images while maintaining aesthetic design [23][25] - Tianma also showcased innovations in Micro-LED and health-focused displays [25] Group 4 - Visionox presented a range of ViP AMOLED displays for wearables, smartphones, and laptops, achieving 100% DCI-P3 color gamut [26][29] - The company launched the world's first glass-based AMOLED solution for VR/AR applications, achieving 2000 PPI resolution [29][30] - Visionox also introduced several first-of-their-kind flexible AMOLED technologies [33] Group 5 - AUO focused on Micro LED and AI technologies, showcasing a 64-inch transparent Micro LED display with high brightness and color accuracy [34][35] - The company also presented a 13-inch Micro LED head-up display designed for automotive applications [35] Group 6 - Innolux displayed a MicroLED mirror display with high color gamut and brightness, suitable for smart cockpit applications [44][46] - The company introduced an 85-inch 4K AI interactive digital art display that minimizes environmental light reflection [46][49] - Innolux's 12.3-inch active privacy display for vehicles adapts to driver needs while ensuring safety [51] Group 7 - Samsung Display launched the EL-QD technology, enhancing color accuracy and reducing power consumption compared to traditional QD-OLED [55][56] - The company also showcased a 1.4-inch RGB OLEDOS with a peak brightness of 15,000 nits and a resolution of 5,000 PPI [58] - Samsung introduced a stretchable Micro LED display, offering new user experiences [59] Group 8 - LG Display presented its fourth-generation OLED panels with a peak brightness of 4,000 nits, targeting high-end markets [62][64] - The company showcased a 45-inch 5K2K gaming OLED display, enhancing immersive experiences [64][66] - LG Display's concept car featured a 57-inch P2P display and an 18-inch retractable OLED screen for rear-seat entertainment [66]

Core Insights - The LCD industry has a high concentration, and there is potential for further capacity consolidation in the future [11] - The SID Display Week highlighted new display technologies such as OLED and Micro LED, with domestic panel manufacturers increasing their market share in the smartphone OLED segment [1][4] - Domestic panel manufacturers are competing with Korean manufacturers in both small and medium-sized display markets [1][7] Industry Trends - Domestic panel manufacturers' share in the smartphone AMOLED market rose to 45% last year, with expectations for rapid growth in OLED applications and domestic screen production rates by 2025 [1][5] - The OLED technology being widely adopted is the FMM OLED technology, while domestic manufacturers are attempting to surpass this with self-developed technologies [4][5] - TCL's printed OLED technology began mass production at the end of last year, aiming to address the high costs and challenges of FMM OLED technology [5][8] Market Dynamics - The demand for LCD panels is stabilizing, with manufacturers adopting a production strategy based on demand to manage seasonal fluctuations [9][10] - In the first quarter, several domestic panel manufacturers reported improved performance, with BOE's revenue increasing by 10.27% and net profit by 64.06% [9] - Analysts predict a decline in panel demand due to high inventory levels among brand manufacturers and a shift to conservative stocking strategies [10][11] Future Outlook - The penetration rate of AMOLED panels in smartphones is expected to exceed 8.7 billion units by 2025, with a projected market penetration of 68% by 2028 [7] - The focus is shifting towards medium-sized products, including IT devices and automotive displays, as the OLED market matures [7][8] - There are ongoing discussions about potential acquisitions and consolidations within the LCD sector, with companies like BOE considering expanding their scale through integration [11]