Digital Photo Frames Made in China

In 2007, China digital photo frames suppliers produced more than 8 million units. They are massively ramping up production and by the end of the year, set to ship over 60 percent of world's supply. A brewing price war in the domestic market's low- and mid-range segments have forced manufacturers to focus on high-end models for the international market, with the EU as a prime export destination. Choose your next digital photo frames supplier from China. Your very own copy of this report delivers all the essential sourcing information you need to: - Determine which makers are integrating value-added functions such as audio and video playback, built-in card reader and stereo speakers, and connectivity interface - Spot the vendors capable of supplying models with different display sizes - Discover the technology partners of suppliers and find out what innovations are in store for upcoming products With profiles of 42 suppliers, 143 products and a comprehensive overview of China's digital photo frames market, the report will answer all these questions...and MORE. What you'll get - Extensive profile tables of 42 leading China-based manufacturers — detailing their background, manufacturing and exporting strengths, R&D plans and more. Based on factory visits and personal interviews with senior managers, this information is not available anywhere else - A gallery of the 143 most popular export models complete with full-color photographs and top-line specifications - The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, forecasting production, export statistics and R&D trends for the next 12 months - A list of the top 10 exporters for 5in to 7in, 8in to 10in, 11in to 12in and 13in to 15in models - A price guide listing specific features and functions buyers can expect per price range - A handy table of verified contact details — including contact person, phone numbers, email addresses and website URLs — to help you reach the makers featured in this report Executive Summary: The global market for digital photo frames is projected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 25 percent in terms of shipments from 2007 to 2012. In 2007, worldwide shipments exceeded 10 million units. Going forward, shipment growth will primarily be driven by lower prices, better product design and value-added features. From 50 percent in 2007, China's share of worldwide shipments of digital photo frames is forecast to surpass 60 percent in 2008. China suppliers produced more than 8 million units in 2007, a 400 percent jump over 2006 based on industry estimates. With this rosy market outlook, many erstwhile and current makers of other consumer electronics products in China are rushing into the product line. The rapid expansion of the supplier base has led many China makers, especially new players, to engage in cutthroat price competition to grab a slice of the market. Some makers are even accepting orders with slim or no profit margins just to keep their manufacturing operations going. Competition is most intense in the low-end and midrange segments, which account for the bulk of output. As a result, some makers are focusing on high-end products that offer better profit margins. Suppliers with weak manufacturing and product development capabilities may thus be forced to exit the product line because of resource bottlenecks and margin pressure. The following are some of the key trends we see in China's digital photo frame industry: - Prices are generally on an upward trend. With labor and raw material costs expected to continue rising, many China suppliers will increase their export quotes by 5 to 15 percent in the coming months - Price reductions, in most cases by as much as 10 percent, are expected in the low-end segment due to severe competition - New products will integrate more value-added functions such as audio and video playback, built-in card reader, built-in stereo speakers and more connectivity interface especially for high-end models - Models with 5in to 7in screens will continue to dominate output but products with larger screens are expected to gain traction in the coming months - Many suppliers will increase their export shipments, especially to the EU, where demand is huge for high-end products Key Topics Covered: INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Supplier summary OEM/ODM/OBM partners Production & exports Main production center Suppliers by location Products & prices Top 10 exporters Price guides Export statistics Supplier survey Export prices, export capability, price increase, export sales, challenges, target markets, product trends, capacity expansion SUPPLIER PROFILES Supplier locations Industry composition Top 20 exporters Supplier matrix Production checklist Supplier profiles PRODUCT GALLERY Top-selling export products CONTACT DETAILS