LCD panel prices continue to rise. The bulk purchase price for TVs rose by about 10% in August. Prices of large LCD panels used in TVs are rising. The bulk purchase price of indicator products rose by about 10% in August compared with the previous month. The main reason is that the relationship between the COVID-19 epidemic has caused people to spend more time at home and the sales of TV sets have also grown.
The price of pointer Open cell (semi-finished product without backlight module) ushered in an increase. Among the bulk purchase prices in August, 55-inch panel prices fell at approximately US$125, which was approximately US$10 (9%) higher than the previous month. The price of 32-inch panels also fell at around US$44, which was around US$4 (10%) higher than the previous month. It has grown for 3 consecutive months.
Governments of various countries provide subsidies to stimulate the economy, which is also likely to boost TV sales. The factory utilization rate of panel makers in August was as high as 91%, maintaining the high level in July.
