Global Semiconductor Wafers Market is valued at approximately USD 18.53 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 4.8% over the forecast period 2023-2030. The Semiconductor Wafer Market refers to the market for the production and supply of silicon wafers used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices. Semiconductor wafers are thin slices of semiconductor material, usually made of silicon, and are used as the substrate for the production of semiconductor devices such as microprocessors, memory chips, and sensors. The wafers are processed using various techniques such as lithography, etching, deposition, and polishing to create the circuitry and structures necessary for the semiconductor devices. The major driving factors for the Global Semiconductor Wafers Market are increasing demand for consumer electronics and growth of the automotive industry. Moreover, growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and advancements in technology are creating lucrative growth opportunities for the market over the forecast period 2023-2030.
According to a white paper published by IDB Invest, GSMA and Frost & Sullivan, electronics market in Brazil reaches 415.7 million units in 2023 up from 138.2 million units in 2018. And, smart homes or buildings, alarm monitoring, Security & Surveillance are the most relevant devices holding 40.6% of the total market in the year 2018 which is followed by Portable Asset Tracking, by 13.0%. Along with this, a white paper published by IDB Invest, GSMA and Frost & Sullivan, has mentioned that the total revenue from IoT devices from 2018 to 2021 grew from USD 1,592 million to USD 3,037 million . And the breakdown for the items is as follows: Smart Home/Building Automation, Alarm Monitoring, Security & Surveillance represent 38.9% and Portable Asset Tracking holds 16% and the remaining 45.1% by other IoT devices. However, the high cost of Semiconductor Wafers stifles market growth throughout the forecast period of 2023-2030.
The key regions considered for the Global Semiconductor Wafers Market study include: Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific region dominates the global Semiconductor Wafer Market due to the presence of major semiconductor manufacturers in countries like China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. These countries have well-established semiconductor manufacturing ecosystems and supply chains, making them major contributors to the global market. Additionally, the increasing demand for consumer electronics and the growth of the automotive industry in the region are driving the demand for semiconductor wafers. The North American region is a significant market for semiconductor wafers, with major players like Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA Corporation based in the United States. The demand for semiconductor wafers in the region is driven by the growth of industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data centers, which require high-performance semiconductors.
Major market players included in this report are:
- Applied Materials Inc.
- ASML Holding NV
- Lam Research Corporation
- Tokyo Electron Limited
- KLA Corporation
- SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
- Plasma-Therm LLC
- Oxford Instruments plc
- SPTS Technologies Limited (A KLA Company)
Recent Developments in the Market:
- In 2020, Applied Materials introduced new products and technologies to support the production of advanced semiconductors, including materials engineering solutions for 3D NAND memory and logic devices, as well as new inspection systems for defect detection.
- In 2020, Lam Research announced the expansion of its portfolio of atomic layer deposition (ALD) solutions, aimed at improving the performance and reliability of advanced memory and logic devices. The company also launched new plasma etch solutions for the production of next-generation chips.
Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data: 2020 - 2021
- Base Year for Estimation: 2022
- Forecast period: 2023-2030
- Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Segments Covered: Size, Technology, Product Type, End-use, Region
- Regional Scope: North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope: Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst's working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and Size offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below.
By Size:
- 6 Inch
- 8 Inch
- 12 Inch
- Others
By Technology:
- Wafer Bumping
- Packaging & Assembly
- Testing & Inspection
- Others
By Product Type:
- Memory
- Processor
- Analog
- Others
By End-use:
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Industrial
- Telecommunication
- Others
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- ROE
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- RoAPAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Market Snapshot
- 1.2. Global & Segmental Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.1. Semiconductor Wafers Market, by Region, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.2. Semiconductor Wafers Market, by Size, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.3. Semiconductor Wafers Market, by Technology, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.4. Semiconductor Wafers Market, by Product Type, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.5. Semiconductor Wafers Market, by End-use, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.3. Key Trends
- 1.4. Estimation Methodology
- 1.5. Research Assumption
Chapter 2. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Definition and Scope
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Market Definition & Scope
- 2.2.1. Industry Evolution
- 2.2.2. Scope of the Study
- 2.3. Years Considered for the Study
- 2.4. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Semiconductor Wafers Market Impact Analysis (2020-2030)
- 3.1.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1.1. Increasing demand for consumer electronics
- 3.1.1.2. Growth of the automotive industry
- 3.1.2. Market Challenges
- 3.1.2.1. High Cost of Semiconductor Wafers
- 3.1.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.1.3.1. Growth of the Internet of Things (IoT)
- 3.1.3.2. Advancements in technology
Chapter 4. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
- 4.3. PEST Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
- 4.4. Top investment opportunity
- 4.5. Top winning strategies
- 4.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 4.7. Disruptive Trends
- 4.8. Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.9. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market, by Size
- 5.1. Market Snapshot
- 5.2. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market by Size, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 5.3. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Estimates & Forecasts by Size 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Semiconductor Wafers Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 5.4.1. 6 Inch
- 5.4.2. 8 Inch
- 5.4.3. 12 Inch
- 5.4.4. Others
Chapter 6. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market, by Technology
- 6.1. Market Snapshot
- 6.2. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market by Technology, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 6.3. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Estimates & Forecasts by Technology 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Semiconductor Wafers Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 6.4.1. Wafer Bumping
- 6.4.2. Packaging & Assembly
- 6.4.3. Testing & Inspection
- 6.4.4. Others
Chapter 7. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market, by Product Type
- 7.1. Market Snapshot
- 7.2. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market by Product Type, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 7.3. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Estimates & Forecasts by Product Type 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Semiconductor Wafers Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 7.4.1. Memory
- 7.4.2. Processor
- 7.4.3. Analog
- 7.4.4. Others
Chapter 8. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market, by End-use
- 8.1. Market Snapshot
- 8.2. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market by End-use, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 8.3. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market Estimates & Forecasts by End-use 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Semiconductor Wafers Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 8.4.1. Automotive
- 8.4.2. Consumer Electronics
- 8.4.3. Industrial
- 8.4.4. Telecommunication
- 8.4.5. Others
Chapter 9. Global Semiconductor Wafers Market, Regional Analysis
- 9.1. Top Leading Countries
- 9.2. Top Emerging Countries
- 9.3. Semiconductor Wafers Market, Regional Market Snapshot
- 9.4. North America Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.4.1. U.S. Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.4.1.1. Size breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 9.4.1.2. Technology breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 9.4.1.3. Product Type breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 9.4.1.4. End-use breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 9.4.2. Canada Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.5. Europe Semiconductor Wafers Market Snapshot
- 9.5.1. U.K. Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.5.2. Germany Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.5.3. France Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.5.4. Spain Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.5.5. Italy Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.5.6. Rest of Europe Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.6. Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Wafers Market Snapshot
- 9.6.1. China Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.6.2. India Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.6.3. Japan Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.6.4. Australia Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.6.5. South Korea Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.6.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.7. Latin America Semiconductor Wafers Market Snapshot
- 9.7.1. Brazil Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.7.2. Mexico Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.8. Middle East & Africa Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.8.1. Saudi Arabia Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.8.2. South Africa Semiconductor Wafers Market
- 9.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Semiconductor Wafers Market
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
- 10.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.1. Company 1
- 10.1.2. Company 2
- 10.1.3. Company 3
- 10.2. Top Market Strategies
- 10.3. Company Profiles
- 10.3.1. Applied Materials Inc.
- 10.3.1.1. Key Information
- 10.3.1.2. Overview
- 10.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 10.3.1.4. Product Summary
- 10.3.1.5. Recent Developments
- 10.3.2. ASML Holding NV
- 10.3.3. Lam Research Corporation
- 10.3.4. Tokyo Electron Limited
- 10.3.5. KLA Corporation
- 10.3.6. SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
- 10.3.7. Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
- 10.3.8. Plasma-Therm LLC
- 10.3.9. Oxford Instruments plc
- 10.3.10. SPTS Technologies Limited (A KLA Company)
Chapter 11. Research Process
- 11.1. Research Process
- 11.1.1. Data Mining
- 11.1.2. Analysis
- 11.1.3. Market Estimation
- 11.1.4. Validation
- 11.1.5. Publishing
- 11.2. Research Attributes
- 11.3. Research Assumption