A report analyzing the TAB/COF market in 2011, examining application demand trends and forecasting the future of the market.
The year 2011 was a tumultuous one. In Japan, there was the Great East Japan Earthquake, an unrelenting appreciation of the yen, and the completion of digital terrestrial broadcasting, which led to a slump in the TV market. Globally, there were financial uncertainties in Europe and flooding in Thailand, which had a significant impact on the world economy and the electronics industry. In particular, the Japanese electronics industry suffered devastating damage. Naturally, this had a considerable effect on the FPD industry, including LCDs, as well as the tape substrate market. As a result, by the end of 2011, multiple tape manufacturers announced their withdrawal from the market. Although the withdrawal schedules and areas differ, they all share the commonality of exiting the COF market by June 2012. This could lead to the disappearance of approximately 130KK/month of COF production capacity. Additionally, the total market share of the withdrawing manufacturers is nearing 30% in the COF sector. The COF market is expected to be significantly affected.
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The current TAB/COF market is in a very tough situation. Production results are below last year, and the operating rate of the lines has also decreased. In June 2012, the withdrawal of three companies will significantly reduce production capacity. Currently, there are no capacity issues with the existing demand levels. However, the current production situation is close to the bottom compared to the past few years. The COF market in 2012 is expected to see demand from the Olympics, a recovery in PC demand from the second half of the year, and an increase in demand for inventory restocking, which is currently below standard levels. Production levels are predicted to be higher than in 2011. Particularly after the second half of 2012, when production capacity will significantly decline, the operating situation is expected to improve considerably. Additionally, competition for the demand from the three withdrawing companies will arise among existing manufacturers. While the COF market in 2011 is facing a very tough phase, an active market is anticipated for 2012, with lively movements expected.
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150,000 yen
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P3
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P1
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This report analyzes the market trends of TAB/COF, as well as market trends by application, manufacturer share status, future trends, and production status and capacity analysis of TAB/COF by manufacturer, including application share. Additionally, it clarifies the production capacity and actual production conditions of the three companies withdrawing from the market after June 2012, which is expected to be a period of significant upheaval, and provides an outlook on the future of the tape market.
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