PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1858737
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1858737
The global market for Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment was estimated to be worth US$ 2118 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 4434 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
As a key link in semiconductor inspection, mask inspection has much higher precision requirements than wafer inspection, because any dust, particles and other defects on the mask will be projected onto all exposed wafers through the lithography machine, resulting in a decrease in yield. Therefore, after the mask is exposed, it is crucial to use an integrated mask detection system to inspect the mask. The system uses wide-spectrum illumination or deep ultraviolet laser illumination, combined with high-resolution and large-aperture optical imaging technology, to obtain pattern images on the lithography mask plate, and accurately identify and determine defects with an extremely high defect capture rate, ensuring that once dust particles exceeding the specifications are found, all wafers in the lithography process will be reworked, thereby maintaining the quality of lithography.
In 2024, the global production of Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment was 187 units, and it is expected to exceed 356 units by 2031.
The core downstream customers are mask manufacturers. Mask suppliers are primarily divided into two categories: mask shops and chip manufacturers (fabs). Currently, the companies that can provide EUV masks are mainly Photronics, Toppan, DNP, and Hoya. Chip manufacturers often have their own mask production lines. For example, Intel mainly produces its own mask plates. TSMC not only manufactures for customers but also provides mask production.
The gross profit margin of such equipment is usually around 40-60%.
The semiconductor industry experienced major ups and downs in 2022. Although chip sales reached their highest annual total ever in 2022, a slowdown in the second half of the year greatly limited growth. In 2022, global semiconductor sales reached $574 billion, of which US semiconductor companies' sales totaled $275 billion, accounting for 48% of the global market. In 2023, due to the impact of the market economy and weakening terminal demand, semiconductor sales for the whole year fell to $526.8 billion. It is expected that in 2024, as downstream demand picks up, semiconductor market sales will reach about $550 billion.
Global mask inspection and measurement equipment companies are mainly distributed in the United States, Japan, China and other countries. The top core companies mainly include KLA, Lasertec, NuFlare, Applied Materials,, Carl Zeiss AG, Advantest etc. The top 5 companies have a share of more than 90%, and the market is mainly concentrated in the hands of the top companies.
With the continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing processes and the increasing complexity of integrated circuits, the role of masks in the lithography process has become increasingly prominent, and they play a vital role in ensuring the accurate replication of chip patterns. This trend has not only promoted the prosperity and development of the semiconductor industry, but also significantly promoted the continued growth in demand for mask detection and measurement equipment. As an indispensable part of the semiconductor production line, the detection accuracy and stability of mask detection and measurement equipment are directly related to the production quality and yield of wafers, and are a key link in ensuring that semiconductor products meet design requirements. Therefore, with the continuous expansion of the scale of the semiconductor industry and the continuous improvement of technical standards, the demand for mask detection and measurement equipment has also surged, injecting strong impetus into the booming development of its market.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Reticle Inspection and Metrology Equipment in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.