PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1830940
PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1830940
The embedded display market is anticipated to grow to US$ 37.75 billion by 2031, up from US$ 24.42 billion in 2024. This market is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2031. Key trends driving this growth include the increasing demand for automation across industries and the rising popularity of smart wearables.
Embedded Display Market Analysis
The embedded display market is expanding rapidly, fueled by the rising adoption of high-resolution displays and the growing demand for gaming consoles. The steady growth of the market is supported by the increasing installation of digital signage and interactive displays. Additionally, the demand for ultra-small LCDs and the adoption of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology are creating significant opportunities for market expansion.
Embedded Display Market Overview
Embedded displays are screens that connect with embedded devices, providing information on device operation and enabling user interaction. These displays, often referred to as embedded touch screens, allow users to engage with the device simply by touching the screen. Smartphones, particularly the iPhone, were pioneers in utilizing this technology. Retail displays are increasingly incorporating embedded touch screens. The advantages of embedded displays, such as cost-effectiveness, customization, and durability, are driving customer demand, thereby enhancing market growth during the forecast period.
Strategic Insights
Embedded Display Market Drivers and Opportunities
Increasing Adoption of High-Resolution Displays to Favor Market
Riverdi Sp. z o.o. provides STM32 embedded display series for various applications. The STM32 touchscreen displays are the highest resolution (1280×800 pixels) available, with a typical surface luminance of up to 1000 cd/m2, making them exceptionally bright even in outdoor settings. These displays offer full viewing angles, allowing users to interact with them naturally from any side. They are designed to meet stringent standards, featuring high resolution, brightness, and numerous functionalities. The growing demand for high-resolution displays across various applications, including advanced human-machine interfaces (HMI), point of sale (POS) systems, medical devices, military equipment, smart home automation, IoT industrial sensors, wearables, e-bikes, and other small electric vehicles, is propelling market growth.
Rising Demand for Ultra-Small LCDThere is a growing need for ultra-small displays in embedded applications. Historically, these solutions were costly due to the complexities involved in downsizing components. 4D Systems offers a 1.3" embedded graphics display with a low total cost of ownership, challenging industry norms. The pixxiLCD-13 is a 1.3" round color TFT-LCD compact intelligent display module that provides a range of functionalities for designers, integrators, or users looking to incorporate a complete color HMI into their applications. This round IPS display utilizes in-plane switching (IPS) LCD technology to deliver wide viewing angles. The pixxiLCD-13 is powered by the programmable PIXXI-28 graphics processor, which supports touch detection, microSD or serial flash memory storage, GPIO and ADC, multiple millisecond resolution timers, and UART and I2C communication. Furthermore, the pixxiLCD-13 is suitable for various applications, including general-purpose low-cost embedded graphics, automotive displays, elevator control systems, instrumentation, security and access control panels, electronic gauges and meters, industrial control/robotics, GPS/Sat-Nav systems, consumer appliances, heart rate and blood pressure monitors, medical instruments, smart home automation display panels, and vending machine panels.
Embedded Display Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments contributing to the embedded display market analysis include type and application.
By type, the embedded display market is categorized into LCD, LED, and OLED, with the LED segment holding a larger market share in 2024.By application, the market is segmented into industrial automation, fitness equipment, scientific testing and measurement, wearables, home appliances, and others, with the wearables segment expected to grow during the forecast period.Embedded Display Market Share Analysis by GeographyThe geographic scope of the embedded display market report is divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
Europe is expected to lead the market, with developed economies like Germany, France, and the UK recognized as manufacturing and business centers. These countries have experienced increased factory automation and the adoption of intelligent Internet of Things technologies, leading to a rise in the use of IoT-connected devices in industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, military, and semiconductors. This includes smart robots, programmable logic controllers (PLC), HMIs, and other industrial automation systems.
Europe is home to several leading automotive companies developing advanced technologies, including autonomous driving, electrified vehicles, and ADAS, which utilize embedded processors for various applications. The region also hosts prominent aerospace and defense solution providers that create equipment and devices for both government and private sectors, which often incorporate embedded displays for specific functionalities. The construction sector in Europe is thriving, supported by low financing rates, increased investment, and job growth, likely boosting demand for embedded displays in construction equipment.
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to a potential increase in investments in embedded systems for armored military vehicles, which may further support the growth of the embedded display market. The expansion of defense vehicles has resulted in a higher demand for advanced technologies and components, necessitating the use of appropriate displays for operation management and monitoring. While the war may impact economies and fuel prices globally, as well as affect automobile sales due to fluctuating oil prices, the continued development of automotive displays to meet the demand for "green" vehicles presents significant opportunities for the sector, outweighing the global challenges.
Embedded Display Market Report Scope
Embedded Display Market News and Recent Developments
The embedded display market is assessed through qualitative and quantitative data collected from primary and secondary research, including key corporate publications, association data, and databases. Some recent developments in the embedded display market include:
TOPPAN Holdings Inc. participated in Embedded World 2023 to showcase La+ touch, a next-generation interactive display that creates images in the air and allows users to operate it contactlessly by aligning their fingers with the floating images. (Source: TOPPAN Holdings Inc., Company Website, March 2023)