The Global Market for Ultra HD Television (UHD TV) is Projected to Reach 102.8 Million Units by 2020
Product Upgrades & Drop in Prices to Drive the
Global Ultra HD Television (UHD TV) Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release
of a comprehensive global report on Ultra HD Television (UHD TV) market. The global market for Ultra HD Television (UHD TV) is
projected to reach 102.8 million units by 2020, driven by product advancements, rapid drop in unit
prices, and progress in UHD content delivery and technology standards.
Ultra-high-definition
(UHD) television, commonly referred to as Ultra HD TV or UHD TV, is a digital
television display format with horizontal screen resolution at 4000 pixels or
8000 pixels. The global UHD TV market is currently on the verge of active roll
out of 4K UHD TVs, which come with display resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. Additionally,
4K UHD TV differentiates itself from Full HD TV through wide dynamic range and
extensive color scheme to deliver unmatched level of viewing experience. Simultaneously,
the market is making noticeable progress in the development of 8K UHD TVs, the
next phase of UHD TV evolution that exhibits 7680x4320 pixels display
resolution, much higher than 4K resolution. At present, growth in the 4K UHD
market is attributed to the increased availability of large and higher
resolution screens. Falling unit prices are expected to infuse wider appeal
among burgeoning world middle class population, a significant portion of which
reside in developing regions of Asia-Pacific. The industry is also witnessing
the onset of some of the emerging technologies such as quantum dot TVs
and OLED technology and also prototypes to the next generation of 8K
resolution.
The current trend in the
UHD TV space is the growing popularity of larger screen size, from 60” and
above. Additionally, efforts from various participants in the 4K UHD TV
ecosystem including UHD TV manufacturers, content producers and providers,
satellite broadcasters, cable TV operators, and streaming video service
providers to provide reliable UHD content to UHD TV owners is poised to provide
the necessary impetus to future growth. Availability of advanced technological
features such as HDMI 2.0 input medium and newest H.265 HEVC video codec that
fully support the streaming of content on UHD TV are poised to influence the
market prospects for UHD TV. Roll out of
UHD channels and UHD Blu-ray discs are likely to infuse new interest for UHD
TVs by providing ready-to-view UHD media content. Likewise, integration of
innovative technology platforms such as Android TV, which offers a gamut of
media and gaming apps for TV viewers, is poised to enhance the appeal of UHD TV
among the global population.
As stated by the new
market research report on Ultra HD Television (UHD TV), Asia-Pacific, led by China, represents the largest
regional market, while the United States constitutes the fastest growing
market, with a projected CAGR of 61.9% over the analysis period. China’s
dominance in the global UHD TV market is poised to continue through the coming
years, driven by the upgrading lifestyles of the Chinese consumers against the
backdrop of steady increases in disposable income, and the resulting demand for
high-end electronics.
Major players in the Ultra
HD Television (UHD TV) market include Guangdong Changhong Electronics Co. Ltd.,
Hisense International, Hong Kong Skyworth Digital Holdings Co. Ltd., Konka, LG
Electronics, Micromax Informatics Ltd., Panasonic Corporation of North America,
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Sony Corporation, TCL
Multimedia Technology Holdings Ltd., Toshiba, Videocon Industries Ltd., and
VIZIO Inc. among others.
The research report titled
“Ultra HD Television (UHD TV): A Global Strategic
Business Report” announced by Global
Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of global market
overview, market trends, growth drivers, strategic industry activities, and
profiles of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and
projections in US$ for geographic markets, such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe
(France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China
and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America, and Rest of World. The report
analyzes UHD TV shipments by screen size 39 inch to 54 inch, 55 inch, 57 inch
to 64 inch, 65 inch, and 70 inch & above at the global level.
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