Flexible Display Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (LCD, LED, TFT, E-Paper), By Application (Smartphones, Wearables, Digital Signage, TV, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2024 To 2029

The flexible display market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.32%, reaching a market size of US$61.534 billion in 2029 from US$27.686 billion in 2024

Flexible displays are gaining prominence in consumer electronics because of their benefits, such as strength, lightness, shatter resistance, mobility, and ability to last long. Some examples of such devices include smartphones, tablets, and laptops, which have adopted contemporary high-tech gadgets featuring flexible displays. The extensive polymer sector has made it easy for companies to locate unprocessed compounds. The growing polymer industry has led to the easy availability of raw materials. The flexible display is made up of glass, plastic, and metal.  Smart wearables, televisions, personal computers, laptops, E-Readers, monitors, smartphones and tablets, electronic shelf labels, and vehicles all use flexible displays.

Further, the rising adoption of OLED-based devices, such as mobile phones, VR headsets, digital cameras, laptops, tablets, and televisions, is growing the market for flexible displays. The high adoption of entertainment and gaming will drive the flexible displays market in the forecast period.

Flexible Display Market Drivers:

• High demand for OLED displays is anticipated to increase the market demand

The OLED display type has gained popularity recently because of its better image quality, simpler design, and limited flexibility. OLED screens can be thinned and molded into specific shapes without backlighting. Although OLED display types are expensive for large screens, like computer monitors and televisions, they still benefit from economies of scale in this market. The first demand for flexible OLED displays is expected to come from emerging economies in the consumer electronics segment of APAC, North America, and Europe. This adoption is, therefore, expected to drive the market for flexible OLED displays.

• Increasing use in the smartphone industry

Flexible display technology is considered the next big thing in mobile telephony. For example, it allows the user to expand the device quickly when watching a video and return it to its original size whenever necessary.

Moreover, customers using mobile devices may be able to multitask more effectively, thanks to flexible displays. In some situations, foldable smartphone screens can replace the need for a tablet as a secondary device. In smartphones, the display is a visual output surface made to resist folding, bending, and twisting

• Rising adoption of the 5G network

Telecom companies indicate that equipment manufacturers can fully produce 5G-compatible smartphones and computer components, and they guarantee that the benefits of 5G frameworks will eventually satisfy all of their customers. The innovation is expected to provide homes and devices with impressive internet speeds; tests indicate that the frameworks are more than 100 times faster than 4G. Due to the enormous capabilities of the current smart devices and the available workstations, it is understandable that 5G technology will enable users to perform more functions with one device than was previously possible.

• Rising use of plastic material

Another reason for embracing plastics as standard substrates is the demand for cheap and flexible materials, especially in electrical appliances. Plastic, as compared to glass, is more flexible and lighter, thus making it appropriate for applications like wearable technology where weight and bendability matter most. In addition, they can produce higher-quality images than liquid crystal displays because they accommodate wider viewable angles and higher resolutions. Plastic substrates, such as head-up displays and instrument clusters, are used in automotive displays. Another foldable smartphone with a plastic substrate display was the Razr 3, which was released in 2022 by the telecom company Motorola.

Flexible Display Market Restraints:

• Complexity in Manufacturing

Flexible screen production is a multi-step, intricate process. These days, competing display technologies require fewer production steps and offer better design capabilities. Flexible display technologies must be able to match the performance of currently available rigid display and electronics technologies. Numerous organic materials used in flexible electronics and screens are oxygen-sensitive and combustible. Exposure to oxygen and moisture reduces a material's life. As such, they provide less protection. Additionally, these materials frequently operate slowly and at high voltages. They are adversely affected by extreme temperatures as well.

Flexible Display Market Geographical Outlook

• Asia Pacific is witnessing exponential growth during the forecast period

Asia-Pacific is becoming recognized as a leader in developing flexible displays, especially in the consumer electronics sector. East Asian countries are experiencing consistent growth in this area, mostly in flexible displays. The Asia Pacific region is seeing a rise in demand for OLED displays as end users in various industry verticals stress the value of superior displays. New uses for flexible displays and electronics are being fueled by developments in material technologies. These products are anticipated to account for a sizeable portion of market demand and revenues during and after the forecast period. Numerous advanced display technologies also dominate the regional market as a result of market players consolidating. Furthermore, Asian nations are the foundation for foundries that manufacture displays, giving them a dominant market position.

Flexible Display Market Key Launches

• In October 2023, Motorola unveiled a new adaptive display concept at Lenovo Tech World 2023. The full-HD+ pOLED display on this new conceptual device can be bent and shaped into various forms based on the user's needs. This concept of an adaptive display can be changed from the typical flat Android phone experience to being wrapped for a wrist-worn experience or placed in multiple stand modes. Regarding basic use, this device works as an independent bipod, thus permitting its owner to perform hands-free operations.
• In September 2023, Huawei surprised everyone by announcing a new 13.2-inch tablet PC with a flexible OLED display supplied by BOE (the biggest Chinese screen manufacturer). This powerful machine has many advantages, including a high contrast ratio, excellent color accuracy, and low power consumption.  
• In February 2022, BOE announced the development of OLED flexible "N" shaped foldable display technology for screens that can achieve both internal and external folding. According to the manufacturer, the display prototype has a flexible AMOLED display with an initial size of 12.3 inches. It can be folded down to 8.6 inches on the outside and 5.6 inches on the inside for portability.

The Flexible Display market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

• By Type
  • LCD
  • LED
  • TFT
  • E-paper
• By Application
  • Smartphones
  • Wearables
  • Digital Signage
  • TV
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • Spain
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • France
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Taiwan
    • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key Benefits to the Stakeholder

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Processes

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. CXO Perspective

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View

5. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. LCD

5.3. LED

5.4. TFT

5.5. E-Paper

6. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY MARKET BY APPLICATION

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Smartphones

6.3. Variables

6.4. Digital Signage

6.5. TV

6.6. Others

7. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. By Type

7.2.2. By Application

7.2.3. By Country

7.2.3.1. USA

7.2.3.2. Canada

7.2.3.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. By Type

7.3.2. By Application

7.3.3. By Country

7.3.3.1. Brazil

7.3.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. By Type

7.4.2. By Application

7.4.3. By Country

7.4.3.1. Germany

7.4.3.2. Spain

7.4.3.3. United Kingdom

7.4.3.4. Italy

7.4.3.5. France

7.4.3.6. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. By Type

7.5.2. By Application

7.5.3. By Country

7.5.3.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.3.2. UAE

7.5.3.3. Others

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. By Type

7.6.2. By Application

7.6.3. By Country

7.6.3.1. China

7.6.3.2. Japan

7.6.3.3. India

7.6.3.4. South Korea

7.6.3.5. Indonesia

7.6.3.6. Thailand

7.6.3.7. Taiwan

7.6.3.8. Others

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. SAMSUNG

9.2. Prime View (E Ink Holdings Inc.)

9.3. LG Electronics

9.4. Sony Corporation

9.5. AU Optronics Corp.

9.6. Koninklijke Philips N.V.

9.7. Royole Corporation

9.8. Fortress Investment Group LLC (FlexEnable Limited)

9.9. Ichigo Asset Management (Japan Display Inc.)

9.10. Visionox Company

SAMSUNG

Prime View (E Ink Holdings Inc.)

LG Electronics

Sony Corporation

AU Optronics Corp.

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Royole Corporation

Fortress Investment Group LLC (FlexEnable Limited)

Ichigo Asset Management (Japan Display Inc.)

Visionox Company