{
  "id": 6790178,
  "title": "Counterpoint: Apple foldable panel shipments could rise 167% by 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/counterpoint-apple-foldable-panel-shipments-could-rise-167-by-2030",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T19:57:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/11/counterpoint-apple-foldable-panel-shipments-could-rise-167-by-2030/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Counterpoint Research has released a report examining the potential growth of foldable smartphone shipments by 2030, with a particular focus on the impact of Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo. According to the report, Apple is forecast to hold a 27% share of foldable panel shipments in 2026, despite launching the iPhone Duo only next month. Samsung is expected to maintain its top position with a 33% share, following an 8% year-over-year increase in shipments. Huawei is projected to rank third with a 25% share, down from its 27% share in 2026, as its shipments decline by 6%. Looking further ahead, Counterpoint anticipates foldable panel shipments to grow by 74% between 2026 and 2030, representing an average compound annual growth rate of approximately 15%. This surge in demand is expected to propel Apple's shipments by 167% from their H2-only 2026 base to 2030, raising the brand's share by roughly 15 percentage points to 42%. Samsung's shipments are expected to increase by 27%, albeit with its share falling to 24%. Huawei's shipments are forecast to rise by a mere 3%, with its share declining to 15%. Furthermore, Counterpoint outlines the projected distribution of foldable panel shipments across in-fold, multi-fold, and clamshell designs by 2030. In-fold shipments are expected to grow by 79% from 2026 to 2030, increasing their share from 81% to 84%. Multi-fold shipments are forecast to rise by 179%, lifting their share from 2.8% to 4.5%. Clamshell shipments are projected to grow by 27%, but their share would decrease by approximately 4 percentage points to 12%. For a comprehensive analysis, readers can refer to Counterpoint's full report at the provided link.",
  "summary": "Counterpoint Research has released a new report examining the impact of the iPhone Duo on the foldable smartphone market, display suppliers, and the segment’s growth through 2030. Here are the details. more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}