Global Glass Flexible Display Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Glass Flexible Display Market Analysis and Size

Contrary to the conventional displays found in most electronic devices, flexible displays are flexible in design. For computer monitors, televisions, and cell phones, these screens replace flat bits of glass or plastic. In contrast to conventional screens, they are robust. They have greater resistance to impact and can be bent as well.

Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the global glass flexible display market was valued at USD 20 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 397.68 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 25.10% during the forecast period. This indicates that the market value. “Substrate” dominates the component segment of glass flexible display market because it serves as the foundational material that provides structural integrity and support for the flexible display, making it a crucial component for ensuring the display's performance and durability. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

A glass flexible display, also known as a flexible glass display, is a type of display technology that combines the durability and optical properties of traditional glass with the flexibility and bendability required for various innovative electronic devices.

Global Glass Flexible Display Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing demand for smartphones and wearable devices

The growing demand for smartphones and wearable devices has been a significant driver for the glass flexible display market. Consumers are increasingly seeking devices with larger and more flexible displays, which has led to a surge in demand for flexible display technology. Glass flexible displays offer enhanced durability and performance, making them a preferred choice for manufacturers looking to meet consumer demands for innovative, foldable, and curved screen designs.

• Advancements in display technology

Advancements in display technology have played a crucial role in propelling the glass flexible display market. Manufacturers have been investing in research and development to create thinner, lighter, and more robust glass substrates. These technological innovations have led to the development of flexible displays that can withstand bending and curving without compromising on image quality. As display technology continues to evolve, glass flexible displays are poised to become an integral part of the consumer electronics landscape.

Opportunities

• Automotive applications

One of the significant opportunities for the glass flexible display market lies in the automotive industry. The integration of glass flexible displays in car interiors for instrument clusters, infotainment systems, and heads-up displays can enhance the driving experience. With the increasing demand for smart and connected vehicles, there is a vast potential market for glass flexible displays in the automotive sector.

• Healthcare and medical devices

The healthcare industry presents another promising opportunity for glass flexible displays. These displays can be used in medical devices such as wearable health monitors, medical imaging equipment, and telemedicine applications. The flexibility and durability of glass flexible displays make them suitable for healthcare devices, enabling the monitoring of patients' health and enhancing the efficiency of medical professionals.

Restraints/Challenges

• High manufacturing costs

One of the primary challenges in the glass flexible display market is the high manufacturing costs associated with producing flexible display panels. The specialized equipment and manufacturing processes required to create these displays can drive up production expenses. As a result, manufacturers need to find ways to lower costs and make glass flexible displays more affordable for mass production.

• Fragility and durability

While glass flexible displays offer several advantages, they are not immune to challenges related to fragility and durability. Glass, even in its flexible form, can still break or crack upon impact, making it less robust than some alternative materials. Ensuring that glass flexible displays can withstand the wear and tear of daily use and are less prone to damage will be a critical challenge that manufacturers need to address to gain wider market acceptance.

This glass flexible display market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the glass flexible display market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

 Recent Developments

• In September 2020, In the virtual event held at Galaxy unpacked 2020, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z fold 2. this is a foldable phone which is considered to be the 3rd model in the series which started in 2019. Many advanced features have been observed in this new device which has attracted potential consumers.
• In August 2020, a smart phone company, Nubia disclosed the introduction or for smart wearable product which has a flexible AMOLED display. Various advanced features have been observed in this smart watch which is having a curved shape such as sports and health tracking. The message notifications can be received on this device too. An advanced visual experience along with stunning panoramas is offered by this display.

The Global Glass Flexible Display Market Scope

Glass flexible display market is segmented on the basis of component, manufacturing technology, display technology, panel size, display type, application, and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Component

• Organic Material
• Substrate
• Conductive Layer
• Backlight Panel
• Other Components

Manufacturing Technology

• Flexible Flat Panel Display
• Flexible Plasma Display
• Photographic Technology
• Display Technology
• OLED Display
• E-Paper Display
• Quantum Dot LED Display
• LED-Backlit LCD

Panel Size

• Up to 6”
• 6-20”
• 20-50”
• Above 50”

 Application

• Smartphone and Tablet
• Smartwatches and Wearables
• Television and Digital Signage Systems
• PC Monitors and Laptops
• E-Reader
• Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLS)
• Vehicles and Public Transports
• Smart Home Appliances

Display Type

• Bendable
• Rollable
• Foldable

End User

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Retail
• Transportation
• Government
• Utilities Others

The Global Glass Flexible Display Market Region Analysis/Insights

Glass flexible display market is analysed and market size, volume information is provided by country, component, manufacturing technology, display technology, panel size, display type, application, and end user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the glass flexible display market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Brazil, Argentina and rest of South America as part of South America, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC)  in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the glass flexible display market due to the increasing demand for compact and light weight electronic devices along with prevalence of large number of consumer electronics manufacturers in the region while North America is expected to grow in the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to the increasing demand of energy efficient devices along with growth of the automotive industry in the region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.    

Competitive Landscape and Global Glass Flexible Display Market Share Analysis

Glass flexible display market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, regional presence, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies’ focus related to glass flexible display market.

Some of the major players operating in the Glass flexible display market are

• LG Display Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
• SAMSUNG  (South Korea)
• Innolux Corporation (Taiwan)
• AU Optronics Corp. (Taiwan)
• Japan Display Inc. (Japan)
• BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. (China)
• SHARP CORPORATION (Japan)
• Visionox Company (China)
• E Ink Holdings Inc. (Taiwan)
• Corning Incorporated (U.S.)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• FlexEnable Limited (U.K.)
• Kateeva (U.S.)
• Royole Corporation (China)
• Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands)
• Sony Corporation (Japan)
• DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC. (Taiwan)
• Hewlett Packard Development Company, L.P. (U.S.)
• Materion Corporation (U.S.)
• NanoLumens (U.S.)
• Novaled GmbH (Germany)

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