DisplaySearch calculates that global TV makers plan to purchase 20M 4K panels in 2014 according to its quarterly LCD TV Value Chain & Insight Report.
With rapid adoption of the 4K in the TV market, the 4K LCD TV panel value chain is changing in 2014. In technology, developments such as RGBW, M+ or 1G1D (One Gate One Drain Driving) are aimed at making 4K LCD panels cheaper and more efficient. In terms of value chain relationships, Samsung Electronics and LGE are increasingly using 4K panels from their affiliated panel makers Samsung Display and LG Display, who are also increasing their activities in the China market. Meanwhile, Chinese TV makers are increasing their purchases of 4K TVs.
Display Search Blog stated, “In 2014, six China brands (TCL, Hisense, Haier, Changhong, Konka, Skyworth ) will purchase 7.3M 4K LCD panels, representing 36% of the global amount. The China market remains the share of the 4K TV market and LCD TV panel makers like Samsung Display, LG Display, Innolux, AUO and ChinaStar see the China market as their most important target for their 4K TV products, as shown in the table.“
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