The main source for this topic is a recent report from UBI Research, covered by FlatpanelsHD. It states that global OLED monitor shipments reached about 3.2 million units in 2025, up 64% from 1.95 million in 2024. Sales are projected to hit 5 million units in 2026, then rise to 15 million units per year by 2030. This marks a nearly fivefold increase from the 2025 figure (3.2 million × 5 ≈ 16 million, but phrased as nearly quintuple or 4-5x growth by 2030).
Other sources mention strong growth in OLED monitors (e.g., TrendForce estimates 2.62 million units for 2025 with 84% YoY growth, and UBI notes over 50% growth expected in 2026), but the specific “nearly quintuple by 2030” forecast ties directly to UBI Research via FlatpanelsHD and related sites like UBIResearchNet.
No conflicting long-term 2030 figures for monitors appear in other forecasts; broader OLED markets (TVs, mobiles, automotive) show different numbers.
Key themes: OLED adoption in PC monitors, shift from LCD, growth in premium/gaming segments, faster expansion than other display types.
OLED Monitor Sales Set to Reach 15 Million Units by 2030
OLED Monitor Sales Projected to Nearly Quintuple by 2030
Market researchers see strong momentum building for OLED in computer monitors. After years of LCD dominance in the PC space, OLED panels are gaining ground fast, driven by demand for better image quality in gaming and professional work.
According to data from UBI Research, worldwide shipments of OLED monitors stood at roughly 3.2 million units in 2025. That marked a 64% jump from the previous year.
Growth Trajectory
Projections point to continued expansion:
- Shipments expected to climb to 5 million units in 2026.
- By 2030, annual sales could reach 15 million units.
This represents close to a fivefold increase over the 2025 level. Analysts describe OLED monitors as one of the quickest-growing segments in the mid- to large-size OLED category.
The shift started picking up speed around 2023, with more models entering the market from major brands.
Why the Rise?
OLED delivers per-pixel lighting, which means true blacks, high contrast, and vivid colors without a separate backlight. These traits appeal to users who need accurate visuals or fast response times.
While costs remain higher than LCD, panel makers have adjusted strategies—focusing more on profitable high-end monitors—to support wider availability.
Other display types like mini-LED continue to compete in certain areas, but OLED’s advantages in contrast and response keep it moving forward in premium segments.
Looking Ahead
If forecasts hold, OLED could claim a much larger share of the overall monitor market by the end of the decade. The change reflects broader trends where self-emissive tech spreads from phones and TVs into computing devices.
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