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Apple foldable panel shipments projected to surge through 2030, report says
Apple may secure 42% of foldable display shipments by 2030, according to 9to5Mac.
The short version
- Counterpoint Research projects Apple will take a 27% share of foldable smartphone panel shipments in 2026, trailing Samsung's 33% and topping Huawei's 25%.[9to5Mac]
- Total foldable panel shipments across the industry are forecast to expand 74% between 2026 and 2030.[9to5Mac]
- Apple is projected to grow shipments 167% by 2030 to reach a 42% market share, while Samsung's share is expected to decline to 24%.[9to5Mac]
Key facts
- Counterpoint Research forecasts Apple will capture 27% of foldable smartphone display shipments in 2026.[9to5Mac]
- Samsung is projected to lead the 2026 market with a 33% share, while Huawei is forecast to place third with 25%.[9to5Mac]
- Apple's foldable panel shipments are estimated to increase by 167% from their 2026 base to reach a 42% share by 2030.[9to5Mac]
- Samsung's market share is forecast to fall to 24% by 2030 despite 27% shipment growth, with Huawei dropping to 15%.[9to5Mac]
What remains uncertain
- The market projections through 2030 depend on estimated future product performance and consumer demand rather than confirmed production orders.[9to5Mac]
Sources
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