On August 2013 global LCD TV panel inventory rises to the highest levels in 19 months IHS iSuppli reports, with elevated stockpiles expected to contribute H2 2013 price declines.

According to the analyst weeks of LCD TV panel inventory held by suppliers will grow to 5.0 in August, up from 4.9 in July and 4.8 in June-- the highest since January 2012.

“LCD TV panel inventory is entering into above-normal territory in July and August,” iSuppli says. “Stockpiles are on the rise because of a delay in economic recovery for many areas of the world, along with growing uncertainty regarding domestic demand in China. The combination of a glut in panels and weak demand will cause price reductions to accelerate in Q3 compared to Q2.”

The analyst forecasts LCD TV panel average prices will decline by 3-6% in Q3 2013, compared to the 1-2% Q2 decline. Meanwhile TV demand remains weak both in developed (Europe, N. America) and emerging markets.

Go LCD TV Panel Inventory Rises to Excess Level, Spurring Price Drops (IHS iSuppli)