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The large-size LCD market experienced severe fluctuations, with freight volume reaching a new high this year in March and April, but suddenly decreasing in May. In the past, the market cycle was mostly off-season in the first quarter, and then gradually recovered and rose. However, this year deviated from the norm, and industry players lamented that it was difficult to predict this year's trend.

In March, the freight volume of LCD panels over 9 inches reached a new high of 12.5 million pieces per month; In April, it slightly decreased to 12.3 million units, but the LCD industry still performed outstandingly, with an annual growth rate of 11%. At that time, industry players were optimistic that the market was about to recover, but the situation suddenly changed in May. China, the world's largest TV market, saw a 13% annual decline in TV sales during the May Day Labor Day holiday. In the past, May Day was the peak demand for Chinese television, and manufacturers vigorously promoted and launched new products. However, this year's sales were not satisfactory. South Korean industry insiders revealed that the panel transportation volume decreased significantly last month, and industry players have begun to adjust production capacity.

Industry insiders point out that the volatility in the past few months has been extremely severe, affecting the procurement volume of parts. It is no longer possible to rely on tablets, ultra-high resolution (UHD) TVs, and smartphone panels to dominate the future growth of the LCD market. Industry insiders predict that LCD panel prices will slightly decline this month, and panel manufacturers will adjust their shipping volume and reduce the purchase of parts, which will affect upstream and downstream industries.

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