LCD panel prices to peak in 2H07

Although some system makers have already seen their LCD panel inventory pile up, panel makers are still looking to raise prices, with industry sources noteing that that the third quarter should present panel makers with their best pricing environment for the year.

LCD panel prices start rebounding from April with prices increasing, on average, about 15-25%. System makers, which had expected the upward trend in pricing, had already began increasing their inventory levels to about 3-4 weeks, according to sources at Taiwan systems makers.