Worldwide Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, and Other Optical Storage Drive 2009-2013 Forecast and Analysis

This IDC study presents data for and an analysis of the worldwide Blu-ray Disc (BD), DVD-Rec, DVD-ROM, combo, CD-R/RW, and CD-ROM markets. Data for 2005–2008 is based on actual sales figures; data for 2009–2013 is forecast.

Detailed data for each category is provided in terms of market value and unit shipments. Market share is provided for the total market and for BD drives. Additionally, unit shipments are analyzed and forecast by slim versus half-height form factor.

The optical drive market started to ramp up BD in the first three quarters of 2008 before the 4Q08 weakness also affected BD drives. The PC market's adoption of DVD burners is saturating, and the market is commoditizing. This will accelerate the push for Blu-ray.

"The expected strong global economic downturn will continue to affect PC sales and cause ODD shipments to decline in 2009. This will also delay but not derail the Blu-ray adoption in PCs," says Wolfgang Schlichting, research director, Removable Storage, at IDC.