The demand for flat panel displays will increase by 5.1% in 2019, lower than the growth rate in 2018

Panel demand increased by 10.5% year-on-year in 2018. OLED panel growth was significant. According to the latest data from IHS Markit, the panel demand for flat panel displays increased by double digits for the first time in four years in 2018, an increase of 10.5% year-on-year and 221 million square meters in 2018. Although the global economic uncertainty has increased in the second half of 2018, panel purchases in the hot season at the end of the year were better than expected. In addition, lower prices have also stimulated a sharp increase in demand for TVs, smartphones and desktop display panels.