Since the beginning of the year, several LED display manufacturers have announced price adjustments, with increases mainly ranging from 3% to 15%.
- In February, Leyard announced a 3%–15% price increase for most of its LED display products.
- Lamp announced increases of 5%–15%, while Mingsituo announced increases of 5%–8%.
- In March, AOTO announced a 5%–10% price increase for most of its LED display products.
- In June, OnlyLED announced another 5% increase across its LED display products.
Several manufacturers attributed the price increases to higher costs for raw materials (including LED packages, driver ICs, PCBs, power supplies, and metal materials). As these cost pressures move from upstream suppliers to manufacturers, LED display prices are also being affected.
Why Are LED Display Prices Rising?
An LED display is made up of many different components.
A complete LED display typically includes LED packages, driver ICs, PCBs, cables power supplies, cabinets and control systems. A significant increase in the cost of any key component can eventually affect the price of the finished LED display.
One major source of pressure this year has been the rising cost of metals such as gold, silver, and copper. Manufacturers have also pointed to higher costs for raw materials (such as PCBs, ICs, power supplies, cables, and other supply chain components).
Therefore, the current increase in LED display prices is not simply the result of higher LED chip prices. More accurately, higher costs for raw materials and key electronic components are putting pressure on manufacturing costs at the same time.
Why Do Price Increases in China Affect Overseas Buyers?
China is an important manufacturing and supply base for the global LED display industry. As a result, many overseas projects are connected to Chinese manufacturers through their supply chains.
For a project in the the Middle East, United States, or Europe, the final cost usually includes more than the factory price. International shipping, insurance, import-related costs, local warehousing, installation, and after-sales service may also be included.
Therefore, a 5% increase in manufacturing costs in China does not necessarily mean that the final project cost will increase by exactly 5%.
More importantly, overseas buyers do not usually request new quotations every day.
A large commercial center, stadium, or DOOH project may take several weeks or even months from product selection to contract signing. If a supplier's quotation is valid for only 30 days, a further increase in material costs during that period may lead to a new quotation.
This makes quotation validity, price protection, and component availability more important for overseas buyers in 2026.
Which LED Displays Are More Affected by Price Increases?
Not all LED displays will see the same level of price increase.
- Standardized outdoor LED displays and conventional rental LED displays remain highly competitive. Manufacturers may absorb part of the additional costs through production efficiency and supply chain management.
- For fine-pitch LED, COB LED, and high-specification customized products, the situation can be more complex. They also have higher requirements for materials. As a result, rising costs for key electronic components and materials can have a greater impact on their overall costs.
- Customized products such as transparent LED displays, stadium LED displays, and creative LED displays are also not usually purchased based on price per square meter alone.
For an LED display manufacturer such as MileStrong, who offers outdoor LED displays, rental LED displays, fine-pitch LED displays, transparent LED displays, and customized products for different applications, the current market environment creates higher requirements for product design and supply chain management.
Will LED Display Prices Continue to Rise in 2026?
Based on the price adjustments that have already taken place, LED display prices remain under upward pressure in the short term. However, this does not mean that LED display prices will continue to rise without limits. The LED display industry remains highly competitive, and manufacturers cannot pass all cost increases on to customers.
Overall, the 2026 price trend is more likely to be characterized by continued upward pressure, with different increases across products, suppliers, and markets.
For buyers planning LED display projects, instead of simply waiting for prices to fall again, it is more important to pay attention to quotation validity, the availability of key components, and price-lock terms in the contract.