Market Overview

The semiconductor chemicals market size has been estimated at USD 12.5 billion in 2023, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5% during 2024–2030, to reach USD 28.3 billion by 2030. This growth of the market can be credited to the increasing use of electronic devices, such as laptops, IoT gadgets, and smartphones, which have, in turn, propelled the production of semiconductors.

The amount of electric current conducted by semiconductors and what level of efficiency depends on both the concentration and types of dopants applied to them during manufacturing. 

The transistors are to be “printed”, “wiped”, “chemically processed”, and polished for functional integrity, besides other operational requirements. To elevate their effectiveness and efficiency, the use of new materials in the fabrication of wafers has drawn particular attention wherein the issue of sustainability has been given a special focus.

Those things are happening at the same time as the wider replacement of renewable energy, electric cars life IoT, and other sustainable approaches or living in our lives. The drawback of this scenario lies in the level of performance and miniaturization achievable now because the rapidly emerging new devices we use every day also require CPU to process humongous amounts of data in the blink of an eye while the traditional semiconductors rely on silicon to do this. However, GaN, SiC, organic, etc., are implicated in the alternatives to silicon, and they provide higher background exposure, elasticity, and thermal conduction, respectively.

Key Insights

 

  • High-performance polymers hold a significant 20% share in the market.
  • Their popularity stems from their versatility and robust properties, including resistance to wear, heat, and chemicals.
  • This type of polymer is designed with high durability and accuracy in mind for tough mechanical planting environments.
  • The requirements of modern technologies such as 5G, autonomous vehicles, and AI place more and more demands on semiconductors that need to hold up even in extreme environments.
  • Because of the high demand, optoelectronics is witnessing remarkable growth worldwide.
  • This expansion is fuelled by the rising requirement for optoelectronic components that are used across diverse sectors.
  • Industries benefiting from optoelectronic components include automotive, consumer electronics, manufacturing, and medical devices.
  • Optoelectronics find widespread use in diverse applications within these industries.
  • APAC holds a significant position in the semiconductor chemicals market.
  • By 2030, the market in APAC is expected to exceed USD 6.0 billion.
  • Growth factors include the expanding automotive industry and increased semiconductor output.
  • Rising research and development activities in semiconductors are contributing to market growth.
  • Strong government support for digitization initiatives is also driving market expansion.
  • China leads in APAC due to its rapid adoption of advanced technologies.a
  • The etching category holds a 15% share and is the second-largest in the semiconductor chemicals market.
  • Etching is essential when the manufacturer is working with flat pieces of silicon and trying to make them look 3D or form intricate patterns.
  • Companies now expect precise material removal as well as advancements in the designs of 3D NAND memory and FinFET transistors to continue fueling the growth of this industry.
  • There is a growing need for green etching chemicals declares the situation since it is a motivation for environmental regulations compliance.
  • Manufacturers are now paying more attention to sustainable routes while pursuing the ideal green chemical materials. This trend results in increased demand for more environmentally friendly etching chemicals.

Source: P&S Intelligence