PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760262
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760262
Semiconductor lithography equipment consists of specialized machines used in the microfabrication process to transfer complex circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers-an essential step in manufacturing integrated circuits (ICs) and microchips. These machines employ various lithographic techniques to project, write, or imprint intricate designs onto a photosensitive resist layer applied to the wafer's surface.
The primary types of semiconductor lithography equipment include photolithography equipment, e-beam lithography equipment, and nanoimprint lithography equipment. Photolithography equipment utilizes light to transfer geometric patterns from a photomask onto a light-sensitive photoresist on the surface of a semiconductor wafer. It incorporates technologies such as deep ultraviolet lithography (DUV), extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV), and i-line lithography and is used in applications including integrated circuits (ICs), memory devices, power devices, and radio frequency devices.
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The semiconductor lithography equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.79 billion in 2024 to $22.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increased adoption of EUV lithography, advancements in alignment and overlay precision, growing use of smart home devices, expansion of electric vehicles (EVs), and the rising construction of data centers.
The semiconductor lithography equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to a rise in smartphone production, increasing demand for wearable devices, broader adoption of tablets and laptops, higher consumption of multimedia content, and the expansion of automotive electronics. Key trends expected during this period include the miniaturization of semiconductor components, rising demand for advanced node technologies, advancements in photolithography methods, the incorporation of AI and machine learning in lithography systems, and the growing use of multi-patterning technologies.
The increasing demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the semiconductor lithography equipment market in the coming years. Consumer electronics refer to personal-use electronic devices such as smartphones, televisions, laptops, and audio systems. This growing demand is fueled by expanding digital connectivity, as wider internet access and the proliferation of smart technologies lead consumers to adopt more connected devices for communication, entertainment, and productivity. As a result, manufacturers require advanced lithography equipment to meet the high-volume production of smaller, faster, and more efficient semiconductor chips. For example, in October 2023, the Samena Telecommunications Council, a UAE-based telecommunications service provider, reported that mobile phone production reached 1.09 billion units over the last three quarters, reflecting a 0.85% year-on-year increase. Notably, mobile phone output in September rose by 11.8% compared to the same month in the previous year. Therefore, the rising demand for consumer electronics is contributing to the growth of the semiconductor lithography equipment market.
Leading companies in the semiconductor lithography equipment market are concentrating on the development of advanced technologies, such as i-line steppers, to improve resolution. An i-line stepper is a photolithography device that uses 365-nanometer wavelength light from a mercury lamp to project circuit patterns onto silicon wafers. For example, in September 2024, Canon Inc., a Japan-based imaging equipment manufacturer, introduced the FPA-3030i6 semiconductor lithography system. This i-line stepper is capable of processing wafers up to 8 inches (200 mm) in diameter and incorporates a newly developed projection lens noted for its high transmittance and durability. The improved lens design reduces lens aberrations by over 50% compared to previous models, enhancing pattern accuracy, especially under high exposure dose conditions. Its superior transmittance also enables shorter exposure durations, boosting productivity while maintaining precision.
In January 2022, Intel Corporation, a US-based semiconductor manufacturer, partnered with ASML Holdings to advance cutting-edge semiconductor lithography technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of ASML's High-NA EUV lithography systems to support Intel's next-generation semiconductor manufacturing nodes starting in 2025, enhancing chip performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. ASML Holdings is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the production of semiconductor lithography equipment.
Major players in the semiconductor lithography equipment market are Canon Inc., Applied Materials Inc., ASML Holding NV, KLA Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Carl Zeiss AG, Ushio Inc., JEOL Ltd, Onto Innovation Inc., Veeco Instruments Inc., Mycronic AB, SUSS MicroTec SE, EV Group, NuFlare Technology Inc., Raith GmbH, Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH, Mapper Lithography B.V., Nanonex Corporation, and Neutronix Quintel Inc.
North America was the largest region in the semiconductor lithography equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in semiconductor lithography equipment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the semiconductor lithography equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The semiconductor lithography equipment market consists of sales of mask aligners, photoresist coating equipment, and developing systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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