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Global Monitor Shipments Surge As Gaming Displays Redefine Industry Standards

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 18, 2026

Industry Recovery And Renewed Momentum

Global desktop monitor shipments reached 133.4 million units in 2025, according to a report from Omdia, marking a 4.3% year-on-year increase as the market continued recovering from post-pandemic disruptions. The latest figures also reflect changing consumer demand, with monitors increasingly positioned as high-value devices across both gaming and professional environments traditionally dominated by laptops.

The Ascendancy Of Gaming Monitors

Gaming monitors remained the main driver of market growth during 2025, with global shipments rising to 41 million units, representing annual growth of 50.2%. According to Omdia, the segment now accounts for 31.1% of the total desktop monitor market following eleven consecutive quarters of expansion. Hidetoshi Himuro said gaming monitors are expected to continue evolving alongside advances in CPUs, GPUs, and increasingly demanding gaming content. Himuro also noted that the launch of next-generation graphics hardware, including NVIDIA RTX50 Series, is expected to support further demand for high-refresh-rate displays.

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Technological Innovations And Market Projections

Industry projections indicate gaming monitor shipments could increase further to 43 million units in 2026 as manufacturers continue improving performance and cost efficiency. Demand is increasingly centred around displays offering refresh rates above 120Hz, while OLED-equipped monitors are gaining market share due to advances in display quality and response times. Companies, including Samsung and LG, continue expanding OLED offerings through technologies such as QD-OLED and WOLED.

Addressing Industry Challenges

Despite strong growth, premium OLED monitors remain relatively expensive because of high manufacturing costs, limiting accessibility for more price-sensitive consumers. The industry also continues addressing concerns related to OLED burn-in, even as display technologies improve through ongoing technical refinements. At the same time, semiconductor supply constraints and geopolitical tensions continue creating uncertainty around production timelines and pricing across the broader hardware sector.

Market Implications And The Future Of Display Technologies

Analysts additionally point to growing demand for dual-mode gaming monitors, which allow users to switch between high-resolution and high-refresh-rate settings depending on usage needs. Benjamin Tan said the continued expansion of esports is driving demand for performance-focused hardware, particularly monitors offering refresh rates between 240Hz and 360Hz alongside response times of 1ms or lower.

As manufacturers continue investing in premium display technologies, including Quantum Dot OLED, future market growth is expected to depend on both technological innovation and improving affordability for consumers. Lower pricing for high-specification 27-inch models is also expected to support broader adoption across the gaming monitor segment.

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Keve Welcomes New Cyprus Business Development Organisation

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has welcomed Parliament’s unanimous approval of legislation establishing the Cyprus Business Development Organisation, describing it as a major step toward improving access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, startups and self-employed professionals.

Expanding Access To Finance

The legislation creates a new public body aimed at addressing financing gaps by supporting businesses that struggle to secure funding through traditional channels.

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According to Keve, the initiative could strengthen entrepreneurship, boost competitiveness and support Cyprus’ green and digital transition. The chamber has long argued that SMEs rely too heavily on bank financing, limiting investment, expansion and innovation.

Keve Calls For Swift Implementation

Keve said it helped shape the legislation through the consultation process and called for the organisation to become operational as quickly as possible. It also pledged to continue working with the Finance Ministry and the organisation’s management to support implementation.

How The Organisation Will Operate

Approved by Parliament on Tuesday, the legislation establishes Cyprus’ national business development body under the supervision of the Finance Minister, while the Central Bank of Cyprus will oversee anti-money laundering compliance.

The organisation will design financing programmes, provide loans and conduct studies to identify weaknesses in the financing market.

Cyprus will provide €60 million in initial capital. Over time, the body will also be able to raise funding from European and international institutions and benefit from state guarantees linked to approved strategic priorities.

Recovery Plan Milestone

Creation of the organisation is one of the final milestones under Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan and is required for the country to receive the plan’s ninth and final payment. Appointment of the board of directors remains the last outstanding step.

Before approving the bill, the Finance Ministry revised the draft following consultations with MPs and stakeholders. The changes removed provisions allowing the organisation to establish companies and narrowed the list of eligible beneficiaries by excluding small mid-cap companies.

Lawmakers also strengthened governance rules by introducing stricter board suitability requirements, conflict-of-interest safeguards, enhanced reporting obligations and borrowing limits. A seven-member board appointed by the Cabinet will oversee the organisation, while a transitional board will serve for two years until it becomes fully operational.