Samsung retains top spot in global TV market for 18 straight years

Seoul: Samsung Electronics said on Monday that it has retained its position as the top player in the global television market for the 18th consecutive year.

The South Korean tech giant took up 30.1 percent of the world TV market in terms of revenue last year, remaining at the top since 2006, according to Samsung Electronics, citing the market research firm Omdia.

Its flagship QLED TVs have contributed to the company’s strong performance, with sales reaching 8.31 million units last year, reports Yonhap news agency.