Electrowetting display (EWD) refers to a type of display technology that utilizes electrical signals to control the movement of colored oil droplets on a pixel grid. This technology enables precise manipulation of pixel color and brightness, offering advantages such as high contrast, low power consumption, and improved outdoor visibility compared to traditional LCD screens.
Electrowetting Display Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global electrowetting display market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The electrowetting display market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The electrowetting display market has experienced significant growth in recent years. It is expected to grow from $1.76 billion in 2023 to $2.08 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth drivers include the rising demand for energy-efficient displays, investment in research and development, an increasing need for high-resolution displays, the adoption of electronic paper displays in e-readers and signage, and a growing number of applications in electronic devices. The market is expected to continue growing rapidly, reaching $4.12 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 18.6%. This growth will be driven by the rising adoption of wearable devices, improvements in manufacturing processes, a shift toward eco-friendly displays, the demand for flexible and foldable displays, and expanding applications in the automotive sector. Trends in the forecast period include innovations in color reproduction and response times, advancements in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications, and breakthroughs in materials and manufacturing processes.
The growing popularity of wearable devices is expected to drive the growth of the electrowetting display market. Wearable devices are electronic gadgets designed for use on the body, offering features such as fitness tracking, health monitoring, and connectivity. As wearable devices gain traction, the demand for displays with high visibility and brightness, especially in outdoor conditions, increases. Electrowetting displays provide excellent brightness and visibility in direct sunlight, making them ideal for wearables. A 2023 survey by Huawei Technologies revealed that 49% of respondents used wearable devices, with over 36% owning smartwatches. Thus, the growing use of wearable devices will support the growth of the electrowetting display market.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Electrowetting Display Market ReportThe electrowetting display market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Electronic Readers, Mobile Devices, Smart Cards, Poster And Signage, Auxiliary Displays, Electronic Shelf Label, Wearables
2) By Display Type: Flat, Curved, Flexible, Foldable
3) By End-User Industry: Automotive, Packaging And Logistics, Consumer Electronics, Institutional, Retail, Healthcare, Media And Entertainment, Other End User Industries
Companies in the electrowetting display market are innovating by developing full-color display panels to improve visual performance and broaden applications across industries. These panels use advanced electrowetting technology to control colored oil droplets, producing vibrant and energy-efficient visuals. For instance, in January 2021, Etulipa, a Netherlands-based display technology company, introduced a full-color electrowetting display panel. Utilizing cyan, magenta, and yellow cells for vivid color reproduction, these displays consume only 7 watts per square meter on average and are suitable for off-grid installations. They provide excellent readability using ambient light while emitting no light pollution.
North America was the largest region in the electrowetting display market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electrowetting display market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.