Market Size of OLED Microdisplay Industry
| Study Period | 2017-2027 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2021 |
| CAGR | 27.69 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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OLED Microdisplay Market Analysis
The OLED microdisplay market is expected to register a CAGR of 27.69% during the forecast period. OLED microdisplays offer a compact size with high pixel density. The market is witnessing growth in demand owing to the increased use of microdisplays in devices such as smartphones, television, etc. Moreover, low entry barriers and growing avenues of revenue are the prominent attributes in the OLED microdisplay market.
- The display industry has advanced from the substantial cathode ray tube (CRT) to the organic light-emitting diode (OLED), owing to the different display needs of various industries. Advancements in computer sizes range from mainframes to palmtops, and now to a display frame that is less than an inch, diagonally. These frames are generating the need for microdisplay technologies.
- Due to power, contrast, size, and color-space advantages, NTE applications represent the largest opportunity for OLED microdisplays. This relates to electronic viewfinders (EVF) and personal viewers (PV). Currently, there are three prominent markets for near-eye OLED micro-displays. The consumer market encompasses video and VR glasses and EV, industrial covers AR smart glasses for logistics, defense market targets AR helmets for pilots.
- OLED technology offers high resolution, low latency, higher contrast, and picture quality than LCOS, DLP, and LCD technologies available in the market. The demand for OLED microdisplays is increasing. For example, companies offering 4K VR headsets, 3D VR, and smart glasses for video games, prefer OLED microdisplays over other available technologies.
- The low-work function of metallic cathodes and organic materials consisting of OLEDs is highly sensitive to atmospheric moisture and oxygen. Water and oxygen penetrate through plastic substrates to form dark spots and edge shrinkages in OLEDs by oxidizing the as-deposited electrodes or corroding the functional organic layers. This results in device degradation and reduced light output. Such limitations are challenging the market growth.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly hampered the global OLED microdisplay market. The global supply chain for the parts and components used in OLED microdisplay systems has been severely disrupted due to the lockdown imposed in a number of nations to stop the COVID-19 virus' spread. However, as the situation is returning to normal, there is an exponential rise in demand for OLED microdisplays, which propels market expansion.
