South Korea's LG Display is accelerating its shift away from LCD panels by shutting down several of its older production lines. Following the closure of its 3.5-generation plant, the company will also close its fourth-generation facility by the end of the year, focusing instead on developing AMOLED technology. This move has already caused a shortage of small and medium-sized LCD panels, particularly for mobile devices, making them even scarcer. As LGD moves toward OLED, it’s creating opportunities for competitors like AUO, Innolux, Color Crystal, and Huaying to gain market share in the small and medium-sized panel segment.
A recent quarterly report from LGD revealed that the Gumi P4 plant was shut down in October, leaving only the P5 plant operational among its LCD facilities. The P2 and P3 plants were previously closed, and the P3 will be decommissioned by year-end. LGD has confirmed it won’t invest further in LCD production, and for high-end customers, it will only produce limited quantities of high-resolution panels.
This trend isn’t new—Samsung previously closed a seven-generation plant, causing a shortage of 40-inch TV panels. In 2015 and 2017, Samsung also shut down two five-generation plants, signaling a clear exit from the small-to-medium-sized LCD panel market. The shift toward OLED is now more evident than ever.
Meanwhile, mainland Chinese manufacturers mainly operate 8.5-generation plants, which are ideal for producing large 55-inch TV panels. Smaller generations, such as 4th, 5th, and 6th, are better suited for mobile and small-screen displays, but only a few companies—like AUO, Innolux, Caijing, and Huaying—still own these facilities. With demand for small and medium-sized LCD panels remaining strong, supply shortages are expected to persist, offering potential growth opportunities for these manufacturers.
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