Korea-based TV vendors are expected to have held the top spots in TV sales throughout the first half of 2013, with Samsung Electronics expected to come in at number one followed by LG Electronics, according to market observers.
Additionally, industry sources said Samsung is aiming to ship 43.5-45 million flat screen TVs in 2013 while LG is aiming for 30-32 million units.
The two makers are expected to hold a 35% market share in 2013 and have already held a 33.3% share in first-quarter 2013. China-based TV vendors came in second during the quarter at a 28% market share while Japan-based vendors held a 18.8% share, the observers added.
Meanwhile, industry sources said that both Samsung and LG are expected to display new OLED TVs sized above 70-inch at IFA 2013.
Samsung expected to hold the number one spot in TV sales throughout 1H13
Photo: Michael Lee, Digitimes, June 2013
Article translated by Alex Wolfgram
