Interactive Flat Panel Global Market Report 2025

The interactive flat panel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.21 billion in 2024 to $5.67 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to technological advancements, consumer demand for high-quality displays, declining prices, emerging markets, regulatory standards, and environmental concerns.

The interactive flat panel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the emergence of new display technologies, demand for flexible and foldable displays, the rise of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), integration of displays in smart devices and IoT, demand for energy-efficient displays. Major trends in the forecast period include continued growth in large-screen displays, convergence of display technologies, focus on sustainability and recyclability, personalization and customization, and rapid innovation cycles.

The forecast of 8.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 1.1% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through rising costs for large-format touchscreen displays, predominantly manufactured in China and South Korea, increasing prices for educational and corporate collaboration tools. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growth of digital learning is expected to drive the expansion of the interactive flat panel market. Digital learning refers to the use of electronic technologies and digital media to support education, including online courses, interactive educational software, and virtual classrooms, which improve accessibility and flexibility in learning. The increase in digital learning is driven by its convenience, flexibility, and the growing demand for remote education. Interactive flat panels enhance digital learning by allowing educators to easily integrate multimedia content, interactive presentations, and collaborative activities, thereby boosting student engagement, participation, and understanding. For example, in June 2023, Acuity Training, a UK-based online course provider, reported that graphic design was the most sought-after subject for online learning in 2021, with 231,100 searches for graphic design courses in 2022, up from 204,800 in 2021. As a result, the rise in digital learning is fueling the growth of the interactive flat panel market.

Key players in the interactive flat panel market are actively developing innovative products, such as multi-user interactive displays, to cater to evolving customer demands with advanced features. Multi-user interactive displays are digital screens that facilitate simultaneous interaction from multiple users, fostering collaborative engagement and input across various applications and scenarios including presentations, gaming, education, and creative projects. For instance, in January 2023, SMART Technologies, a renowned software company based in Canada, introduced two new editions of multi-user interactive displays, namely the SMART Board MX (V4) series and the SMART Board GX (V2) series. These interactive displays are designed to enable multiple users to write, erase, and gesture simultaneously, offering enhanced touch and inking precision through features such as zero-bonded glass and an upgraded touch system. Powered by iQ technology, these displays promote collaborative, active learning experiences and provide built-in device engagement activities.

In January 2022, Trafera, a leading educational technology provider based in the US, acquired AXI Education Solutions for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition positions Trafera to enrich its offerings to school district partners by integrating AXI's expertise in Promethean interactive displays, professional development platforms, and installation services with Trafera's comprehensive hardware and software solutions portfolio. AXI Education Solutions, based in the US, specializes in providing interactive flat panels, aligning with Trafera's strategic objectives to expand its capabilities and enhance its value proposition in the education technology sector.

An interactive flat panel is a sizable display screen commonly employed in educational or corporate environments, integrating the functionalities of a whiteboard, projector, and touchscreen computer. Users can interact with digital content via touch gestures or stylus input, facilitating collaborative learning and dynamic presentations. These panels typically boast high-resolution displays, integrated speakers, and connectivity options for external devices, enabling versatile multimedia presentations and immersive interactive engagements.

The primary technology types used in interactive flat panels include infrared (IR) touch, capacitive touch, and electromagnetic resonance (EMR). Infrared (IR) touch technology relies on infrared sensors to detect and respond to user touch input on touchscreens and interactive displays. Available in various screen sizes ranging from small to medium and large, interactive flat panels find applications across diverse industries including education, corporate, healthcare, government, retail, hospitality, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp escalation of U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the electrical and electronics sector. Key components such as semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals crucial for batteries and motors are now facing heavy duties. Consumer electronics companies are seeing profit margins shrink, as fierce competition makes it difficult to pass on rising costs to consumers. At the same time, industrial electronics firms are experiencing project delays due to shortages of tariff-impacted parts like printed circuit boards. In response, businesses are shifting assembly operations to tariff-exempt nations, building up inventory reserves, and redesigning products to reduce reliance on restricted materials.

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Major companies operating in the interactive flat panel market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, AT&T Corporation, Sony Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, BOE Technology Group, Applied Materials Inc., NEC Corporation, Sharp Corporation, LG Display Co. Ltd., Koninklijke Philips N.V., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Tokyo Electron Limited, TCL Display Technology Holdings Limited, AU Optronics Corporation, Innolux Corp, Japan Display Inc., Planar Systems Inc., BenQ Corporation, Densitron Technologies Plc., Hannstar Display Corporation, Emerging Display Technologies Corporation, Novaled AG, Crystal Display Systems Ltd, Smart Infovision.

North America was the largest region in the interactive flat panel market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the interactive flat panel market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the interactive flat panel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The interactive flat panel market consists of sales of mounting systems, interactive pens or styluses, and protective screen films or glass. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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