The Screenless Display market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 16.82% over the forecast period to reach US$9.432 billion by 2030, increasing from an estimated value of US$4.337 billion in 2025.
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The screenless display involves projecting visuals and information without digital screens. Though the technology is in the development stages, it is still proving to be an effective solution to address issues related to device miniaturization. Human gestures are needed to direct and manipulate it in the air, which serves as an interface between the information to be displayed and the user.
It is predominantly used for imaging in medical holography; however, such technology is also slowly gaining popularity in other sectors as well, such as consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense, which is projected to further the market expansion. This market faces challenges regarding the high cost and technical feasibility of developing a satisfactory product.
A screenless display will also bring a paradigm shift in the gaming segment by changing the experience of playing games. Retinal Display, a segment by type, is a breakthrough in display markets as it will provide a better visual experience at higher resolution and pixel density. Additionally, it is expected to cause less strain on the eyes, which could be a major reason consumers want to switch to traditional touchscreens.
Growing emphasis on device miniaturization has led to a fixed or limited size of the touch display to make them easily portable, which is the major driving factor for the screenless display market growth. The privacy issue faced by smartphones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets can be handled with a screenless display using retinal imaging. Additionally, rising smartphone and consumer electronics penetration and growing technical know-how among consumers are expected to drive sales of screenless displays across countries.
Major tech companies are investing in screenless displays and improving their adoption. For instance, Apple’s “Vision Pro” represents the dawn of screenless computing by creating a 3D virtual space. Moreover, the growing shift from a 2D to a 3D virtual environment, followed by the booming Metaverse, is also an additional driver for the market growth. For instance, in February 2023, Accenture announced the investment in hologram company, Looking Glass Factory, to bolster the latter in developing its end-to-end hologram platform that showcases content in a 3D life-like pattern without requiring a headset or head-tracking usage.
Screenless displays are primarily used in medical imaging applications to create 3D images of the organs and the inside of the body. This enables doctors and healthcare professionals to evaluate illnesses and injuries effectively, thereby reaching a precise diagnosis. The growing emphasis on improving the medical diagnosis process bolstered the need for new technological innovations expected to positively impact the market demand for screenless display technology in the medical sector.
The growing prevalence of minimally invasive surgeries is another driving factor. According to data provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2022, the USA’s cosmetic minimally invasive surgeries witnessed a significant 73% growth over 2019.
Moreover, advanced technological innovations such as holography are also finding their way into the healthcare sector, with various investments and collaborations taking place. For instance, in April 2024, HoloSurge was awarded an €8.9 million grant from Horizon Europe to bolster the development of organ hologram technology that would improve overall decision-making capabilities.
The consumer electronics sector is witnessing significant growth. With the implementation of new technologies and investment in AR/VR to adapt to changing consumer dynamics, screenless display is anticipated to show positive growth. Though technology is still developing, it holds huge growth potential in the coming years. Screenless displays can overcome the portability constraint with touch screens. Additionally, compared to traditional screens, the screenless display offers low battery consumption and additional security features, which are estimated to further the market demand for such technology in consumer electronics.
Owing to rapid urbanization and improvement in living standards, the consumption of electronics such as smartphones has witnessed significant growth and is expected to continue growing in the coming years. According to the GSMA’s “Mobile Economy 2023” report, by the end of 2022, 5.4 billion people subscribed to mobile services, and 76% of the global population adopted smartphones. The percentage figure is expected to reach 90% by 2030. Screenless display technology is anticipated to play a significant role in transforming future smartphones.
The Asia-Pacific region is also expected to grow at a high CAGR owing to increasing demand for consumer electronics, coupled with the bolstering growth in the healthcare and aerospace sectors in major regional economies. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to August 2022, the country’s electronics information manufacturing witnessed steady growth, and the major value added of the major firms was a 9.3% year-on-year increase. Favorable schemes such as the “Production Linked Incentive Scheme” to bolster electronics manufacturing have provided new growth prospects.
Additionally, the ongoing technical innovations in holography and heavy investments in research and development by universities and big players are also stimulating regional market growth. For instance, in February 2024, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) formed an agreement with the regional trade body “Secure Identification Union (SIS)”, which enabled the former to enter the Chinese market, which is one of the major holography markets. As per the agreement, IHMA’s member companies can promote their hologram technology to governing authorities, banks, and manufacturing facilities.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Screenless Display Market Size in 2024 | US$3.713 billion |
| Screenless Display Market Size in 2029 | US$8.323 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 17.52% |
| Study Period | 2019 to 2029 |
| Historical Data | 2019 to 2022 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 – 2029 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Screenless Display Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The Screenless Display Market is analyzed into the following segments:
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