Gate News message, April 20 — TrendForce released its April panel price forecast on April 20, predicting mixed price movements across TV panel sizes for 2026. Large-size TV panels are expected to see price increases, with 65-inch panels forecasted to rise $2 and 75-inch panels to gain $1, while 32-inch to 55-inch panels are expected to remain flat. Monitor panels are predicted to rise in price, and laptop panels are expected to stay unchanged.
The forecast reflects sustained demand from Chinese brand customers for large-size TV panels despite some brands adjusting their orders in April. Small and mid-size TV panels face cost pressure from rising memory prices, limiting manufacturers’ pricing flexibility. Panel makers are looking to pass on cost increases, but only large-size TV panels are expected to maintain upward momentum.