According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Touch Screen Display Market is accounted for $80.01 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $224.79 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 15.9% during the forecast period. A touch screen is a type of display that enables a user to communicate with a computer using either their finger or a stylus. It is a useful substitute for using a mouse or keyboard to navigate a graphical user interface. Displays for computers and laptops, mobile phones, tablets, cash registers, and information kiosks are just a few examples of devices that have touch screens. Additionally, some touch displays use a grid of infrared beams instead of touch sensors to detect the presence of a finger. These are broken down into resistive, capacitive touch, infrared, optical, and other types, like surface acoustic waves.
According to PC Magazine, a touch screen is a display screen that is sensitive to the touch of a finger or stylus. Widely used on ATM machines, retail point-of-sale terminals, car navigation systems, medical monitors and industrial control panels, the touch screen became wildly popular on handhelds after Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
- Rising demand for tablets and smartphones.
- The widespread use of smartphones and tablets has transformed how people work, communicate, and access information. Modern mobile devices now all have touch screens, which enable simple user interactions and seamless navigation. One of the main factors driving the expansion of the touch screen display market has been consumer demand for feature-rich smartphones and tablets with larger, high-resolution touch screens. Additionally, the growing affordability of smartphones in emerging markets has accelerated the adoption of touch-enabled technology worldwide.
Restraint:
- Expensive production costs.
- Touch screen display manufacturing required a number of complex steps, specialized materials, and precise machinery, all of which increased production costs. Modern touch screen technologies, like capacitive and in-cell displays, were more expensive than conventional display technologies because they needed intricate fabrication processes. However, the cost factor made it difficult for manufacturers to offer touch-screen devices at competitive prices, particularly in markets where consumers were looking for less expensive options.
Opportunity:
- Growing demand for IoT devices with touch capabilities.
- The Internet of Things (IoT) was growing quickly, with connected devices becoming more common in a variety of businesses and homes. For managing and controlling Internet of Things (IoT) devices, touch-screen displays provided an easy-to-use and interactive interface. Moreover, Touch screen producers and developers had numerous opportunities to profit from this expanding market thanks to the incorporation of touch screens into smart home appliances, wearable technology, industrial IoT equipment, and healthcare devices.
Threat:
- Improvements in gesture and voice controls.
- Touch screen displays in particular applications face an increasing threat from the development of voice recognition and gesture control technologies. Users might prefer using voice commands for some tasks, especially in hands-free situations, as voice assistants become more precise and capable. Users who wished to avoid direct contact with screens were drawn to gesture controls because they provided a simple and touch less method of interacting with gadgets. However, to respond to user preferences and shifting consumer demands, touch-screen display manufacturers had to adjust and incorporate these touch less alternatives.
COVID-19 Impact:
- The COVID-19 pandemic had a conflicting effect on the market for touch-screen displays. On the one hand, users turned to touch less alternatives as traditional touch screens temporarily declined in use in some public settings due to worries about surface contamination and hygiene. However, the market for touch-screen laptops, tablets, and smart devices was supported by the rising demand for touch-enabled devices for remote work, online learning, and virtual communication. To address hygiene issues and improve user safety, manufacturers responded by implementing anti-microbial coatings, gesture controls, and voice interfaces.
- The consumer electronics segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
- The consumer electronics segment is anticipated to have the largest market share for touch-screen displays. Sales of touch-screen displays were largely driven by consumer electronics like smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, gaming consoles, and digital cameras. The demand for touch-screen displays was primarily driven by the widespread use of smartphones and tablets, which have become indispensable for modern communication, entertainment, and productivity. Additionally, the consumer electronics industry continued to be the biggest and most significant driver of the touch-screen display market as consumers sought out more immersive and interactive experiences.
- The residential segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
- During the forecast period, the residential segment is anticipated to experience the highest CAGR. The growth is attributed to the rise in personal usage of smartphones, smart wearables, and other consumer electronics products with Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touch displays. Additionally, with integrated assembly options and high-capacity materials, consumer appliances and electronics are purpose-fit for product longevity and performance as a result of rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, higher investment spending, and more consumers. Each of these has a positive impact on the use of touch-screen displays in the residential market.
Region with largest share:
The market for touch-screen displays is anticipated to have the largest share in the Asia-Pacific region. Numerous aspects contributed to the region's dominance, such as its thriving electronics manufacturing sector, high smartphone and consumer electronics adoption rates, and quick industrialization. Major suppliers and manufacturers of touch-screen displays are located in APAC, making it a significant hub for both production and innovation. APAC also benefited from the rising demand for touch-screen displays in industries such as industrial automation, automotive infotainment, tablets, smartphones, and automotive infotainment. In addition, the region's large population and rising disposable income encouraged the use of touch-screen technology, which helped explain its sizeable market share.
Region with highest CAGR:
During the forecast period, the touch-screen display market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in North America. The significant presence of top technology firms and touch-screen display producers was one of many reasons for the area's rapid growth. Early adopters of touch screen technology; North America has widely incorporated touch screens into a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, automotive, and industrial applications. In North America, there is still a high demand for touch-screen laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which has helped drive the market. Additionally, demand in the region was also boosted by the expanding use of touch-screen-based interactive displays in public spaces, educational institutions, and commercial settings.
Key players in the market:
Some of the key players in Touch Screen Display market include: Microsoft Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Nissha Co., Ltd., Apple Inc., HannStar Display Corporation, Sony Corporation, Fujitsu Ltd., 3M Company, AU Optronics Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation., LG Electronics Inc., Planar Systems, Inc., American Industrial Systems Inc., NEC Corporation, Wintek Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., TPK Holding Co., Ltd., Atmel Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Key Developments:
- In July 2023, Leidos a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Microsoft aimed at leveraging each company's unique strengths in the market to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) transformation for new and existing customers in the public sector.
- In July 2023, Apple Inc. has signed a new long-term patent license agreement with the Nokia Corporation Company. The new agreement will replace the current license, which is due to expire at the end of 2023, although the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
- In June 2023, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation and Classiq Technologies Ltd. (Classiq) signed a technology collaboration agreement in the gate-based quantum computing.
Products Covered:
- Monitors
- Signage Displays
- POS Terminals
- Kiosks
- Open Frame Touchscreen Displays
- Medical Displays
- Other Products
Screen Types Covered:
- Capacitive Touch Screens
- Resistive Touch Screens
- Optical
- Infrared Touch Screens
- Surface Acoustic Wave Type Displays
- Other Screen Types
Applications Covered:
- Display/Digital Signage
- Kiosks
- Personal Use
- Professional Use
- Automated Teller Machines (ATM)
- Gas Pumps
- Trade shows and Exhibitions
- Car Wash Centers
- Parking Terminals
- Sports Arenas
- Public Transport Kiosks
- Medical Equipment
- Consumer Electronics
- Other Applications
End Users Covered:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Other End Users
Regions Covered:
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
- 2.1 Abstract
- 2.2 Stake Holders
- 2.3 Research Scope
- 2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
- 2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Drivers
- 3.3 Restraints
- 3.4 Opportunities
- 3.5 Threats
- 3.6 Product Analysis
- 3.7 Application Analysis
- 3.8 End User Analysis
- 3.9 Emerging Markets
- 3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
- 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
- 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- 4.3 Threat of substitutes
- 4.4 Threat of new entrants
- 4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Touch Screen Display Market, By Product
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Monitors
- 5.3 Signage Displays
- 5.4 POS Terminals
- 5.5 Kiosks
- 5.6 Open Frame Touchscreen Displays
- 5.7 Medical Displays
- 5.8 Other Products
6 Global Touch Screen Display Market, By Screen Type
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Capacitive Touch Screens
- 6.3 Resistive Touch Screens
- 6.4 Optical
- 6.5 Infrared Touch Screens
- 6.6 Surface Acoustic Wave Type Displays
- 6.7 Other Screen Types
7 Global Touch Screen Display Market, By Application
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Display/Digital Signage
- 7.3 Kiosks
- 7.4 Personal Use
- 7.5 Professional Use
- 7.6 Automated Teller Machines (ATM)
- 7.7 Gas Pumps
- 7.8 Trade shows and Exhibitions
- 7.9 Car Wash Centers
- 7.10 Parking Terminals
- 7.11 Sports Arenas
- 7.12 Public Transport Kiosks
- 7.13 Medical Equipment
- 7.14 Consumer Electronics
- 7.14.1 Laptops & Tablets
- 7.14.2 Smart Television
- 7.14.3 Smartphones & Smart Wearables
- 7.15 Other Applications
8 Global Touch Screen Display Market, By End User
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Residential
- 8.3 Commercial
- 8.4 Industrial
- 8.5 Other End Users
9 Global Touch Screen Display Market, By Geography
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 North America
- 9.2.1 US
- 9.2.2 Canada
- 9.2.3 Mexico
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.2 UK
- 9.3.3 Italy
- 9.3.4 France
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 9.4 Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1 Japan
- 9.4.2 China
- 9.4.3 India
- 9.4.4 Australia
- 9.4.5 New Zealand
- 9.4.6 South Korea
- 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 9.5 South America
- 9.5.1 Argentina
- 9.5.2 Brazil
- 9.5.3 Chile
- 9.5.4 Rest of South America
- 9.6 Middle East & Africa
- 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.2 UAE
- 9.6.3 Qatar
- 9.6.4 South Africa
- 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
10 Key Developments
- 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
- 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
- 10.3 New Product Launch
- 10.4 Expansions
- 10.5 Other Key Strategies
11 Company Profiling
- 11.1 Microsoft Corporation
- 11.2 Toshiba Corporation
- 11.3 Nissha Co., Ltd.
- 11.4 Apple Inc.
- 11.5 HannStar Display Corporation
- 11.6 Sony Corporation
- 11.7 Fujitsu Ltd.
- 11.8 3M Company
- 11.9 AU Optronics Corporation
- 11.10 Panasonic Holdings Corporation
- 11.11 Cypress Semiconductor Corporation.
- 11.12 LG Electronics Inc.
- 11.13 Planar Systems, Inc.
- 11.14 American Industrial Systems Inc.
- 11.15 NEC Corporation
- 11.16 Wintek Corporation
- 11.17 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
- 11.18 TPK Holding Co., Ltd.
- 11.19 Atmel Corporation
- 11.20 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation