PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862399
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862399
The global market for Semiconductor Inspection and Metrology Equipment was estimated to be worth US$ 16383 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 20253 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Semiconductor Inspection and Metrology Equipment cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment refers to specialized tools used in semiconductor manufacturing to detect defects, ensure wafer quality, and measure critical dimensions at the nanoscale. They play a crucial role in maintaining yield, reliability, and process control as integrated circuits become increasingly complex and miniaturized. The equipment ensures compliance with design specifications and reduces manufacturing costs by identifying defects early in the production process.
In 2024, global sales reached approximately 4.8 k units, with an average global market price of around KUSD 3,410 per unit.
The semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment market is poised for sustained growth, anchored by technology scaling and the complexity of next-generation nodes. As devices move toward 3D architectures, advanced packaging, and heterogeneous integration, demand for precision metrology and defect detection systems will intensify. Continuous innovation in AI-powered inspection, EUV-compatible metrology, and high-speed defect review will drive market competitiveness. With global chip shortages accelerating investments in new fabs, inspection and metrology will remain indispensable to achieving high yields and cost efficiency. Overall, the market will continue expanding in parallel with the semiconductor industry's evolution toward ever-smaller and more complex devices.
Market Trend
The semiconductor inspection and metrology market is witnessing robust growth, driven by the shift to advanced process nodes (5nm, 3nm, and beyond) and the rise of AI, 5G, automotive electronics, and data centers. Increased demand for EUV lithography-compatible inspection systems and advanced 3D metrology is fueling innovation. Leading companies are investing in AI-driven defect detection and faster wafer analysis to improve productivity. With global supply chain expansion and government-backed semiconductor initiatives, demand for inspection and metrology tools is growing steadily. The trend also highlights a surge in adoption across foundries and memory manufacturers for yield improvement.
Market Drive
Key drivers include the miniaturization of semiconductor devices, requiring higher precision inspection and metrology solutions. The rise of EUV lithography, heterogeneous integration, and 3D packaging has increased complexity, necessitating advanced defect detection. Growing demand for consumer electronics, autonomous vehicles, AI accelerators, and IoT devices also boosts the market. Moreover, global semiconductor capacity expansion projects in the U.S., Europe, South Korea, and China are creating sustained demand for inspection and metrology equipment. The need to maintain yield enhancement and cost efficiency in advanced manufacturing nodes further accelerates investment in high-performance inspection systems.
Upstream & Downstream
Upstream, this market relies on suppliers of optical components, lasers, precision sensors, cameras, software algorithms, and semiconductor-grade materials. Companies like Carl Zeiss, Hamamatsu Photonics, and Nikon are critical suppliers. Downstream, the equipment is used by major semiconductor manufacturers and foundries such as TSMC, Samsung Electronics, Intel, Micron, SK Hynix, and GlobalFoundries. Memory, logic, and advanced packaging facilities depend heavily on inspection and metrology tools to ensure yield. Equipment providers like KLA Corporation, Applied Materials, Hitachi High-Tech, and ASML dominate the downstream supply side, delivering systems to fabs worldwide.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Semiconductor Inspection and Metrology Equipment, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Semiconductor Inspection and Metrology Equipment by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor Inspection and Metrology Equipment.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
By Region
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 Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor 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.