Semiconductor Etchants Market REPORT OVERVIEW
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The global semiconductor etchants market size was USD 1652.3 million in 2021. As per our research, the market is projected to touch USD 3302.42 million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the semiconductor etchants market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.
Semiconductor etchants are signified to a type of technology that does exclusively extract associated substances from a thin film on a substrate, with or without prior configurations on its surface. Moreover, and by this exclusion fashions an arrangement of that material on its exterior surface. The detailed designs that emerge post etching are expressed by photoresist fronts on the wafer. On the other hand, substances that are not safeguarded by this mask are etched away due to liquid chemicals.
Furthermore, semiconductor etchants are segmented into two types which are wet and dry etching agents. Firstly, wet etching is made up of a combination of hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, and acetic acid (HNA) as it is recognized as the most familiar etchant solvent for silicon. The intensities of every etchant establishes the etch pace. Additionally, silicon dioxide and silicon nitride is generally consumed as a concealing matter in opposition to hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, and acetic acid (HNA). Secondly, dry etching agents are also widely recognized as vapor phase etching. Its procedures include a chemical reaction amongst etchant gases to strike the silicon exterior or the substrate. Moreover, this course does not consume any form of liquid chemicals or etchants. The dry etching method is normally isotropic and demonstrates high variety.
COVID-19 Impact: Relentless Spread of COVID-19 Called Upon a Harsh Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic had brought a certain sum of effects every industry and market, as COVID-19 continued to expand on a global scale. Furthermore, the semiconductor etchants market experienced negative and harsh the impacts due to the pandemic. As worldwide government had stated a rigid lockdown, confining any movements and manufacturing activities from occurring hence, impeding the amount of demand in integrated circuit, solar energy, monitor panel and other industries, which hampered the growth of the semiconductor etchants market. Globally people were limited to work from home and only the healthcare industry were permitted for work on site, as bad health conditions were peaked.
LATEST TRENDS
"Introduction of Pyruvic acid as an etching agent"
Phosphoric acid at altered intensities has been comprehensively consumed as an etching agent to enhance bonding of substances to metal sides. Furthermore, lately awareness has been moved to the probable practice of polyfunctional organic acids as semiconductor etchants. Particularly, the actual objective of this was to determine the best intensity of pyruvic acid as an etching agent. Furthermore, etching metal surfaces with pyruvic acid resulted in the perfect workable bond power of the surface to etched exteriors. This resulting in higher demand from integrated circuit, solar energy, monitor panel industries.
Semiconductor Etchants Market SEGMENTATION
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- By Type
Based on type; Wet etching agent and dry etching agent
Wet etching is the leading type in this segment
- By Application
Based on application; Integrated circuit, solar energy, monitor panel and others
Solar energy is the leading application in this segment
DRIVING FACTORS
"Original Equipment Manufacturers Register High Demand which Rises Market Growth"
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) participating in the business of semiconductor goods are projected to record constant growth to supply the growing technological advancements in the products and devices. These developments are introduced to product such as solar panels, to make it more absorptive of sun rays and highly efficient. It is innovated by the semiconductor etchants as it permits higher amount of negatively charged particles, or called electrons to pass through the material and helps the solar cell to supply extra energy and electric current. As producers get aware of this advancement, it grows the solar market and additionally leading towards the semiconductor etchants market growth.
"Surges in Internet of Things (IoT) projects Boosts Market Growth"
The surging momentum is due to the rise of products being more internet friendly. A boost in the semiconductor etchants market is recorded because a rising number in the digital market, influences the semiconductor industry to invest in semiconductor etch equipment to keep up with the emergent demand for intelligent products and devices. Furthermore, the market is to be driven due to the indulging of newer sensors in digital system devices which will require the process of etching and semiconductors, which also grows the demand for semiconductor etchants equipment and the semiconductor etchants market growth.
RESTRAINING FACTORS
"Fluctuations in Differentiated Industries Impedes Market Growth"
One of the foremost obstacles amid firms is to supply semiconductor etchants equipment for different needs and desires of industry requirements as each segmented market has diverse approaches, tactics and consumer preferences. Moreover, different industries have competitors who dominate the market and can set prices comparatively lower than expected, which can hamper the survival of new entries in the semiconductor enchants market. Furthermore, for coping with varying customer desires, it can add to the expenditure of altering the products frequently to provide the most productive and efficient products to the users in segmented markets. Overall, continuous market fluctuations and government interventions can lead to the impediment of sales and market growth.
Semiconductor Etchants Market REGIONAL INSIGHTS
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"North American Region Clutches Top Market Position Globally"
North American semiconductor etchants market share leads the industry, because of hefty growth in the global semiconductor etchants equipment due to climbing demand for semiconductors in data storage devices, artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. Moreover, the presence of key players and early adoption of new technologies and market penetration and meeting consumers’ needs with for better efficiency and results. Surges the overall demand for etching in the market.
KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS
"Key Players Direct Focus on Product Advancements"
The key market players to improve functioning of semiconductor etch equipment and producers to manufacture higher quality products, through wet and dry etching procedures. Furthermore, companies are increasing the use of solar energy panels and cells to be more environmentally friendly, to attract more consumers. As many consumers use more of the products, the key players aim to advertise the products uses and raise awareness in the market for enhancements in the sales, and overall share value in the market.
List of Market Players Profiled
- BASF (Germany)
- Stella Chemifa (Japan)
- Soulbrain (South Korea)
- KMG Chemicals (U.S.)
- Formosa Daikin Advanced Chemicals (China)
- Avantor (U.S.)
- Zhejiang Morita New Materials (China)
- Honeywell (U.S.)
- Mitsubishi Chemical (Japan)
- Do-Fluoride Chemicals Co., Ltd (China)
- Zhejiang Kaisn Fluorochemical (China)
- Jiangyin Runma (China)
- Jiangyin Jianghua Microelectronics Materials (China)
- Fujian Shaowu Yongfei Chemical (China)
- Nagase ChemteX Corporation (China)
REPORT COVERAGE
This report is inclusive of types in the semiconductor etchants market and latest market trends with driving and restraining factors. Furthermore, this report highlights the key player developments and strategies within the leading region and how it supplies the product in differentiated markets, leading to its growth.
REPORT COVERAGE | DETAILS |
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Market Size Value In |
US$ 1652.3 Million in 2021 |
Market Size Value By |
US$ 3302.42 Million by 2031 |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 7.2% from 2021 to 2031 |
Forecast Period |
2024-2031 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Historical Data Available |
Yes |
Regional Scope |
Global |
Segments Covered |
Types & Application |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What value is the semiconductor etchants market expected to touch by 2031?
The semiconductor etchants market is expected to touch USD 3302.42 million by 2031.
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What CAGR is the semiconductor etchants market expected to exhibit by 2031?
The semiconductor etchants market CAGR is expected to be 7.2% by 2031
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Which are the driving factors of the semiconductor etchants market?
Original equipment manufacturers register high demand which rises market growth and surges in internet of things (IoT) projects boosts market growth
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Which are the top companies operating in the semiconductor etchants market?
BASF, Stella Chemifa, Soulbrain, KMG Chemicals, Formosa Daikin Advanced Chemicals, Avantor, Zhejiang Morita New Materials, Honeywell, Mitsubishi Chemical, Do-Fluoride Chemicals Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Kaisn Fluorochemical, Jiangyin Runma, Jiangyin Jianghua Microelectronics Materials, Fujian Shaowu Yongfei Chemical and Nagase ChemteX Corporation