📈 TV Panel Prices Expected to Rise in January

The main driver of this shift is the memory shortage and the rising cost of components, which risks impacting TV production in 2026.

TV Panels: In December, prices for 32-65” panels remained stable. However, brands have started stockpiling, fearing a memory shortage. Due to the early Chinese New Year, demand has shifted to January, giving manufacturers a reason to raise prices.

Monitors: Demand remains weak, but prices have stopped falling. Manufacturers are operating at a loss and are no longer offering discounts, hoping for a “domino effect” following the TV segment.

Laptops: The situation is more complicated here. Brands are rushing to ship budget models before component prices rise. Prices for IPS panels may fall by $0.1-0.2 in December, as manufacturers try to retain customers before the uncertain 2026 year.