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IMS Research Unveils Nichia Leading LEDs in 2009 and 2010Dec 08, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- IMS Research announced that Nichia remains at number one, with Samsung LED, Seoul Semiconductor and Cree growing faster than average in 2010. Although the LED TV backlighting boom has temporarily fallen in the fourth quarter of 2010 due to supply chain corrections, IMS Research said 2010 was still a year of growth in the LED industry. IMS Research believes the market for LEDs (including all types: Standard, AlInGaP and InGaN) has grown from $6.1 billion in 2009 to about $10.0 billion in 2010, driven by economic recovery, lighting and TV and monitor backlights. This means that suppliers are having to grow by 64 percent this year to maintain their market share. According to a release, Nichia is still the number one supplier by total revenue in 2009 and 2010; however, it will be challenged strongly by Samsung LED in 2011. Samsung LED now has the capacity to take the number one position, and increasing demand for LED TVs from Q2 2011 onwards should enable them to do so. In 2009, IMS Research ranked Samsung as 3rd and in 2010 2nd, changing places with Osram who previously occupied the number two rank for many years. Lumileds, which was ranked 3rd by IMS Research in 2006, 2007 and 2008, has fallen to 4th position in 2009 and a provisional 6th in 2010. Lumileds' market share has actually been fairly steady but they provisionally fall in rank in 2010 due to tremendous growth from Seoul Semiconductor and Cree. Along with Samsung, these suppliers are among those who have taken significant share in 2010. Shares vary by segment. For lighting, IMS Research noted that it believes Cree is ahead. For automotive, Osram is the market leader. Nichia is also strong in both these sectors as well as backlighting and signage/large displays. 2011 will be an interesting year for the LED industry, with Samsung and others further continuing to challenge Nichia's leadership position. IMS Research is a supplier of market research and consultancy services on a range of global electronics markets. More information: www.imsresearch.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |