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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1873131
Used semiconductor equipment consists of second-hand machines and tools utilized in the fabrication and testing of semiconductor components such as wafers, chips, and integrated circuits. Its primary purpose is to enable semiconductor production at lower costs, providing companies, especially startups and smaller firms, access to advanced technology without the need to purchase new machinery. Moreover, it encourages refurbishment, resale, and the efficient utilization of existing assets within the semiconductor industry.
The main categories of used semiconductor equipment include photolithography equipment, etching equipment, deposition equipment, ion implantation equipment, cleaning equipment, and testing and metrology equipment. Photolithography equipment refers to pre-owned systems that transfer circuit patterns onto silicon wafers through light exposure and masks. Equipment is classified into small, medium, large, and modular sizes, serving various applications such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive electronics, industrial equipment, healthcare devices, and aerospace and defense. These tools are used across multiple end-user industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, light-emitting diode manufacturing, solar cell production, and research and development institutions.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.
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The used semiconductor equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.83 billion in 2024 to $4.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%. The growth during the historic period resulted from increasing demand for semiconductor devices, rising emphasis on cost reduction strategies by foundries, growing use of legacy semiconductor nodes in power devices and sensors, increasing reliance on secondary market equipment, and a rising preference for pre-owned equipment.
The used semiconductor equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth in the forecast period is driven by increasing demand for semiconductor equipment in emerging economies, rising adoption of the internet of things and automotive electronics, a growing need for cost-efficient solutions among small and mid-sized fabs, increasing focus on extending the life cycle of manufacturing tools, and growing investment in the expansion of semiconductor production capacity. Key trends in the forecast period include advancement in refurbishment services, innovation in resale platforms, integration of sustainability objectives, improvement in certification processes enhancing buyer confidence, and development of service-based models for equipment maintenance and support.
The rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the used semiconductor equipment market in the coming years. Consumer electronics, such as televisions, smartphones, computers, cameras, and audio systems, are designed for everyday personal or household use and operate on electricity. This demand is increasing due to the growing availability of internet connectivity, which enables more people to access and use digital devices for communication, entertainment, and work. Used semiconductor equipment plays a crucial role in the production of these devices by providing affordable, high-quality tools for manufacturing chips, leading to faster production and lower costs for electronic products. For instance, in September 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission reported that US consumer electronics imports rose by 1.0%, increasing from $52.1 billion in 2021 to $52.6 billion in 2022. As a result, the growing demand for consumer electronics is propelling the growth of the used semiconductor equipment market.
Leading companies in the used semiconductor equipment market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as personalized asset recommendation platforms, to improve inventory utilization and help manufacturers make cost-effective purchasing decisions. These digital tools assess a company's needs and budget to recommend the most suitable pre-owned semiconductor equipment, enabling manufacturers to make informed, cost-efficient choices. For example, in June 2022, Moov Technologies Inc., a US-based technology-driven marketplace and asset management platform, launched an updated digital experience featuring a smarter, faster marketplace with a unified hub for activity management, personalized asset suggestions, and enhanced search capabilities. Key features of this platform include end-to-end inventory and procurement software, real-time logistics visibility, virtual inspection capabilities, and fully insured transactions, all designed to simplify equipment procurement and improve customer outcomes in a competitive market.
In January 2023, Amtech Systems Inc., a US-based manufacturer of critical equipment and consumables for the semiconductor and automotive industries, acquired Entrepix Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Amtech Systems' position in the semiconductor equipment market by expanding its chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) capabilities, enhancing its refurbishment expertise, and broadening its aftermarket services. The deal also seeks to create growth opportunities by combining Amtech's global reach with Entrepix's advanced CMP solutions. Entrepix Inc. is a US-based company specializing in chemical mechanical polishing technology and providing refurbished semiconductor equipment.
Major players in the used semiconductor equipment market are Intel Corporation, Applied Materials Inc., Tokyo Electron Ltd., Lam Research Corporation, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., KLA Corporation, SUSS MicroTec SE, Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company Limited, SurplusGLOBAL Inc., EquipNet Inc., CMTec Inc., SemiStar Corporation, BMI Surplus Inc., KHS and Partner GmbH, Rihou Shoji Co. Ltd., Hightec Systems BV, Moov Technologies Inc., Moko BV, Catalyst Equipment Corporation, SOS Group Inc.
North America was the largest region in the used semiconductor equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in used semiconductor equipment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the used semiconductor equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The used semiconductor equipment market consists of sales of wafer fabrication equipment, wafer testing and inspection equipment, assembly and packaging equipment, automation and handling systems and chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) equipment . 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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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.