Omdia: foldable display shipments to grow 44% in 2026

Omdia forecasts shipments of inner foldable displays will rise 44% this year to 29 million units after a 12% decline last year. Wide foldables will account for 44% of shipments, with Samsung Display expected to hold a 66% market share on panels for the Galaxy Z Fold8 and iPhone Duo.

• Foldable display shipments to reach 29 million units, up 44% year-over-year
• Wide foldables to make up 44% of display shipments this year
• Samsung Display to hold 66% share as BOE and others lose ground
• Most panels will be LTPO type for finer refresh rate control