Photolithography Market Research Report - Global Forecast till 2030

Photolithography Market Research Report Information By Process (Deep Ultraviolet [DUV], Extreme Ultraviolet [EUV], I-line, Krypton Fluoride [KrF], Argon Fluoride [ArF] Dry, and Others), By Application (Front-End, Back-End), by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Central & South America)—Forecast till 2030

ID: MRFR/SEM/6991-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Ankit Gupta | June 2023         

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Photolithography Market

The Global Photolithography Market is expected to grow at USD 23.1 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.30% during the forecast period.

Segmentation
By Process Deep Ultraviolet [DUV] Extreme Ultraviolet [EUV] I-line Krypton Fluoride [KrF] Argon Fluoride [ArF] Dry
By Application Front-End Back-End
Key Players
Companies Profiled   Samsung Electronics (South Korea)    Carl Zeiss AG (Germany)    ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)    Applied Materials Inc. (US)    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan)    JEOL Ltd (Japan)    Rudolph Technologies Inc. (US)    NIL TECHNOLOGY (Denmark)    Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (Group) Co. Ltd    (SMEE) (China)    EV Group (EVG) (Austria)
Drivers
Market Driving Forces   The expansion of the consumer electronics    Increase in the production of computer chips    Increase in the demand for photolithography
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Photolithography Market Overview:


According to the recent research report, The Global Photolithography Market is expected to grow at USD 23.1 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.30% during the forecast period (2022-2030).


In the field of photolithography, the process of projecting geometric patterns onto a substrate by use of optical radiations is referred to as photolithography. It is referred to as optical lithography or ultraviolet (UV) lithography in certain instances. Among the most important stages in photolithography are wafer cleaning, barrier layer creation, photoresist application (including soft baking), mask alignment (including exposure and growth), and hard-baking (also known as hard-baking). Using this technique, which is very complicated, you will need an exceptionally clean surface layer for etched designs and optimal temperature conditions to be successful. Integrated circuits (ICs), printed electronic boards, nameplates, and printing plates, to mention a few of the uses, are made possible via photolithographic processes. Photolithography has recently been used in the production of nanoparticles as well as tiny computing systems. The rising market for consumer electronics has contributed to the expansion of the worldwide photolithography market. On top of that, the tendency of manufacturers toward downsizing in order to encourage the use of portable devices has generated a number of possibilities in the worldwide photolithography market. However, the complexity of the production process, along with the constantly changing nature of the semiconductor sector, may serve as a restraint on the development of the worldwide photolithography technique in the future.


This report contains all the information on the global photolithography market strengths. The report also contains the culmination of dynamics, segmentation, key players, regional analysis, and other important factors. And a detailed analysis of the global photolithography market report and forecast for 2030 is also included in the report.


Photolithography Market  Covid 19 Analysis:


The global effect of the coronavirus epidemic is anticipated to have a major impact on the performance of the photolithography market demand in 2020, according to industry analysts. Travel prohibitions, a stop to foreign operations, and the shutdown of industries and industrial units have all been imposed as a result of the epidemic, according to government officials. There has been a declaration of a state of emergency in over forty nations, leading to stock market returns, a significant delay in supply chains, and an unclear future. Photolithography market growth is expected to gather pace by the second quarter of 2021, according to MRF research, after registering an average growth rate during the first quarter of the year before. The deep ultraviolet (DUV) sector is most likely to be the source of demand for this product. According to the present scenario's estimate, the pandemic is expected to create an economic slowdown over the next two to three quarters, causing the economy to contract. Businesses are anticipated to progressively restart operations as the shutdown restrictions are gradually lifted one by one.


Photolithography Market Dynamic:



  • Drivers:


The expansion of the consumer electronics sector throughout the world, as well as the introduction of sophisticated electronics goods by global market participants, are the primary drivers driving the market's expansion. Increasing demand for photolithography in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards and microprocessors, an increase in the production of computer chips, an increase in the demand for photolithography in the integrated circuit (IC) industry, and a rapidly increasing world electronics packaging market are all expected to contribute to the market's growth during the forecast period, according to industry analysts. Photolithography technology has many advantages, including great sensitivity to light, excellent adhesion characteristics, high resolution, and the ability to 3D encapsulate cells inside hydrogels, all of which are driving the market's expansion.



  • Opportunities:


Advancements in photolithography methods are anticipated to provide profitable opportunities for the expansion of the market on a worldwide scale.



  • Restraints:


The expensive cost of the equipment, as well as the need for accessibility to a clean room, are two significant stumbling blocks to the expansion of the industry in the near future. Additionally, the constantly changing semiconductor sector may stifle the expansion of the market.



  • Challenges:


The manufacturing of flexible integrated circuits is hampered by constraints in photolithography for curved surfaces, which are particularly problematic. This aspect is anticipated to have a negative impact on the market's growth.



  • Cumulative Growth Analysis:


The extreme ultraviolet (EUV) category led the market in terms of process in 2019, and it is projected to expand at a rapid pace, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of high percent over the forecast period. The expansion of the semiconductor industry has resulted in increased demand for the use of extreme UV processes in the production of electronic components. To manufacture semiconductor devices, manufacturing firms must expose each wafer of high-cost silicon to a high level of radiation. As a result, the EUV method is advantageous to businesses since it exposes the crucial layer in a single step, thus reducing the cost of producing semiconductor devices. It is possible to decrease maintenance and operating costs by using laser-produced plasma illumination sources in the EUV process. As a result, manufacturing firms are concentrating their efforts on the extreme ultraviolet photolithography method, which is eventually driving the market's development. Furthermore, microprocessors manufactured using the EUV method are powerful, technologically sophisticated, and very efficient.



  • Value Chain Analysis:


According to the reports, The Global Photolithography Market has been divided based on the method used, the application used, and the region where the market is located. The worldwide photolithography market has been divided into deep ultraviolet (DUV), extreme ultraviolet (EUV), i-line, Krypton Fluoride (KrF), Argon Fluoride dry (ArF dry), and others, based on the technique used. Front-end photolithography and back-end photolithography are the two segments of the global photolithography market, which are segmented based on application. Regions that make up the worldwide photolithography market include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as Central and South America.


Photolithography Market  Segmentation Overview:


The market is segmented on the basis of the method used, the application used, and the region. The global Photolithography Market is expected to witness decent growth during the forecast period.


By Application:


Based on the application, the market is segmented into Front-end photolithography and back-end photolithography.


By end-users:


Based on the propulsion types, the market is segmented into deep ultraviolet (DUV), extreme ultraviolet (EUV), i-line, Krypton Fluoride (KrF), Argon Fluoride dry (ArF dry), and others.


Photolithography Market Regional Analysis:


According to the report, on the basis of region, the global photolithography market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as Central and South America. The Asia Pacific region accounted for the biggest photolithography market share of the market in 2019 and is projected to continue its dominance at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of XX percent throughout the forecast period. Market expansion is being driven mostly by emerging economies such as China, India, and Japan. The expanding market for electronics and semiconductors in the area is credited with the increase in the number of companies in the sector. The increase in the usage of photolithography processes in the creation of smaller integrated circuits for use in portable electronic devices is propelling the market's expansion.


Competitive Landscape:


Manufacturers in the global photolithography market are mainly focusing on increasing their fabrication and etching capabilities in their photolithography portfolios in order to remain competitive in the industry. In order to do this, the businesses devote a significant portion of their sales to research and development. These businesses are devoted to the production of photolithography that meets the requirements of every industry vertical and, as a result, they have a diverse client base to serve. These businesses also use inorganic growth methods such as acquisitions, collaborations, joint ventures, and collaborations as part of their market development strategy in order to increase their regional presence and acquire a competitive edge in the worldwide photolithography market.


Major Key Players:



  • Samsung Electronics (South Korea)

  • Carl Zeiss AG (Germany)

  • ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

  • Applied Materials, Inc. (US)

  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan)

  • JEOL Ltd (Japan)

  • Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (US)

  • NIL TECHNOLOGY (Denmark)

  • Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (Group) Co., Ltd

  • (SMEE) (China)

  • EV Group (EVG) (Austria)


Report Overview:


The following report comprises of –



  • Market overview

  • Covid 19 Analysis

  • Market Dynamic

  • Drivers

  • Opportunities

  • Restraints

  • Challenges

  • Cumulative Growth Analysis

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Segmentation Overview

  • By Application

  • By End-Users

  • Regional Analysis

  • Competitive landscape


Recent Developments:


The EV Group (EVG) and SCHOTT collaborated in August 2019 to demonstrate the readiness of 300mm (12 inches) nanoimprint lithography (NIL) for high-volume patterning of high-refractive-index (HRI) glass wafers, which are used in the production of waveguides/light guides for next-generation augmented/mixed reality (AR/MR) headsets. The collaboration will combine EVG's patented SmartNIL technology with SCHOTT RealView high-refractive-index glass wafers, and the production will take place at EVG's NILPhotonics Competence Center, which is located at the company's Austrian headquarters.


By Type:



  • EUV

  • DUV

  • I-Line

  • ArF

  • ArFi

  • KrF


By Wavelength:



  • 370 nm–270 nm

  • 270 nm–170 nm

  • 70 nm–1 nm


By Wavelength:



  • Mercury Lamps

  • Fluorine Lasers

  • Excimer Lasers

  • Lased-Produced Plasma


By End User:



  • IDMs

  • Foundries


By Region:



  • North America

  • Europe

  • APAC

  • Rest of the World



Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
  Market Size   USD 23.1 Billion
  CAGR   12.30%
  Base Year   2021
  Forecast Period   2022-2030
  Historical Data   2020
  Forecast Units   Value (USD Billion)
  Report Coverage   Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
  Segments Covered   Process, Application
  Geographies Covered   North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
  Key Vendors   Samsung Electronics (South Korea), Carl Zeiss AG (Germany), ASML Holding NV (Netherlands), Applied Materials Inc. (US), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan), JEOL Ltd (Japan), Rudolph Technologies Inc. (US), NIL TECHNOLOGY (Denmark), Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (Group) Co. Ltd, (SMEE) (China), EV Group (EVG) (Austria)
  Key Market Opportunities   Advancements in photolithography methods
  Key Market Drivers

  • The expansion of the consumer electronics,
  • Increase in the production of computer chips,
  • Increase in the demand for photolithography


  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

    At 12.30% CAGR, the photolithography market can value at USD 23.1 Billion by 2030.

    Samsung Electronics (South Korea), ASML Holding NV (Netherlands), Carl Zeiss AG (Germany), and Applied Materials, Inc. (US) are well-known companies in the photolithography market.

    In 2022, the photolithography market valued at USD 7.34 Billion.

    Deep ultraviolet (DUV), i-line, Krypton Fluoride (KrF), extreme ultraviolet (EUV), and Argon Fluoride dry (ArF dry) are photolithography process.

    MRFR study states that the photolithography market in APAC can soar in the foreseeable future.

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