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半导体材料:市场占有率分析、产业趋势与统计、成长预测(2025-2030 年)

Semiconductor Materials - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

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预计2025年半导体材料市场规模为807.9亿美元,预计2030年将达到1,018.9亿美元,预测期间(2025-2030年)的复合年增长率为4.75%。

半导体材料-市场-IMG1

半导体材料是电子产业的关键技术创新之一。硅(Si)、锗(Ge)和砷化镓(GaAs)等材料使电子製造商能够取代导致电子产品笨重且昂贵的传统热电子装置。自从半导体装置问世以来,小型化技术取得了巨大进步,使得电子设备变得更小、更便携。

主要亮点

  • 半导体产业正加速向晶片小型化发展,随着製造先进节点 IC、异构整合和 3D 记忆体架构所需的更多处理步骤,对半导体材料的需求预计将成长。这也将导致晶圆製造和封装材料的消费量增加。
  • 包括三星和SK海力士在内的韩国主要晶片製造商正试图加强其供应链的稳定性,但韩国政府也在推动达成协议,到2030年在地采购。投资国内设备生产。
  • 半导体正在从刚性电路基板转向更柔韧的塑胶材料和纸张。更灵活的基板趋势使一系列设备成为可能,从发光二极体到太阳能电池到电晶体。此外,工业4.0政策推动的消费性电子设备产量增加以及工业部门对物联网和自动化设备的需求增加是全球市场对半导体材料需求不断增长的一些关键因素。
  • 市场的成长得益于智慧型手机的普及和全球5G行动网路的高普及率。行动电话智慧技术的普及以及LTE、5G等下一代行动通讯标准的快速推出,正在推动对半导体材料的需求。根据 5G Americas 预测,到 2023 年全球第五代 (5G) 网路用户数量将达到 19 亿。预计到 2024 年这一数字将增长到 28 亿,到 2027 年将增长到 59 亿。
  • 市场上有多家公司正在建立策略伙伴关係、联盟,探索新产品并在现有产品中添加新功能,以满足最终用户的复杂需求,扩大其市场占有率并从不同地区创造收益。整合功能。例如,在全球半导体製造竞争加剧的背景下,三菱化学于2023年9月宣布建造新的半导体材料工厂,计划于2025年3月投入运作。
  • 半导体产业是最复杂的产业之一,因为製造各种产品涉及多个(超过 500 个)製程步骤,电子产业的波动性,不可预测的需求以及工人面临的恶劣环境。根据製造流程的复杂程度,仅製造半导体晶圆就涉及多达 1,400 个步骤。电晶体在底层形成,这个过程不断重复,直到组装许多电路来製造最终产品。
  • 俄乌战争正在影响半导体供应链。乌克兰是生产电子元件(包括半导体和各种设备)原料的重要供应国。战争可能破坏供应链,造成原材料短缺和价格上涨,影响製造商并导致最终用户成本上升。此外,2023年第一季,地缘政治紧张局势和消费者支出下降导致行动电话产业出货量较去年与前一年同期比较,也影响了市场成长。同样,美国和中国的衝突可能会为全球半导体供应链带来新的挑战,阻碍未来几年的市场成长。

半导体材料市场趋势

消费性电子产品将占据大量市场占有率

  • 消费性电子产品在推动半导体材料市场成长方面发挥关键作用。随着对更小、更快、更节能的设备的需求不断增加,对先进半导体材料的需求也不断增加。在网路普及和数位经济扩张的推动下,各地区消费性电子产品的成长增加了可用的连网型设备数量,包括智慧型手錶、智慧家电、智慧家居产品、笔记型电脑、智慧型手机等。这增加了硬体製造对半导体材料的需求,从而推动了市场成长。物联网的出现正在推动各个终端用户产业采用先进的消费性电子产品来增强业务。
  • 据思科称,物联网 (IoT) 是一个无所不在的系统,其中人员、流程、设备和资料连接到互联网并相互连接。根据Cisco预测,2023年全球行动M2M连线数将达到44亿人。
  • 电子製造商希望延长电池寿命,这推动了对 SiC 半导体的需求。随着消费者对低电量设备的需求不断增加,消费性电子产品製造商正在对其产品中的电池进行升级。该市场SiC半导体的主要消费者是智慧型手机、穿戴式装置和其他主要消费性电子产品。
  • 行动电话智慧技术的普及以及LTE、5G等下一代行动通讯标准的快速推出是推动半导体材料需求的关键因素。例如,2023 年 8 月,欧洲投资银行 (EIB) 向 Iliad SA 提供了一笔 3 亿欧元的新贷款,用于资金筹措其 5G 网路部署。预计这将使 Iliad 能够在法国扩大其 5G 网路的部署。欧洲投资银行的投资重点包括为符合欧盟为个人和企业提供超高速固定和行动连接的目标的数位经济计划提供融资。
  • 根据GSMA《欧洲移动经济2023》报告,到2030年,5G连接和服务预计将产生1530亿欧元的经济效益,透过增加连网消费电子设备的数量来推动市场成长。
  • 预计各地区光纤的成长将推动连网智慧设备的成长,进而增加对半导体原料的需求。 2024 年 2 月,科技公司和包括光纤电缆 (OFC) 在内的综合通讯产品供应商及解决方案供应商HFCL Limited (HFCL) 宣布透过在波兰建立OFC 製造工厂,向欧洲进行策略扩张,协助光纤电缆市场的成长建筑物中的光纤连接并增加对智慧互联家用电器的需求。
  • 智慧型手机是半导体最重要的消费者之一。近年来,智慧型手机产业竞争异常激烈。智慧型手机的使用量不断增长预计将推动市场的发展。例如,据爱立信称,到 2028 年,智慧型手机用户数量预计将达到 1,200 万,高于去年的 450 万。

中国:市场可望实现显着成长

  • 随着美国技术竞争加剧,许多晶片设计公司寻求独立,中国半导体原料市场蓬勃发展。 2023年3月,国家积体电路产业投资基金有限公司第二支投资,也就是所谓的“大基金二号”,将大量投资半导体製造、设备及相关材料,以对抗美国政府对美国的遏制和打压。
  • 政府在塑造国内市场方面发挥了关键作用。近年来,中国政府相继推出多项新的相关政策措施,推动半导体产业的发展。中国政府的「中国製造2025」计画旨在2030年将半导体产业产值提高到3,050亿美元,满足80%的国内需求。中国国家智慧财产局 (CNIP) 的预算目标是到 2023 年实现每年 200 万件註册,预计将促进市场发展。
  • 该国推出的 5G 服务带动了需求增加,尤其是对智慧型手机的需求。 GSMA预测,到2024年,5G将取代4G成为中国主导的行动技术。 4G和5G在中国的主导地位显示传统网路正在被淘汰。虽然大多数用户已经迁移到 4G 和 5G,但传统网路仍继续支援各种物联网服务。然而,GSMA 估计,到 2025 年,中国传统网路可能会几乎完全关闭。向5G的过渡可能会推动先进消费性电子和通讯产品的采用。预计这将推动市场发展。
  • 穿戴式电子产品的成长推动了新型微型晶片的采用,从而推动了市场成长并增加了晶圆需求。爱立信预计,到2028年智慧型手机行动网路用户数量将达到约78亿人。
  • 中国汽车产业正在崛起,并在全球汽车市场中发挥越来越重要的作用。中国政府把汽车产业,包括零件产业定位为重点产业之一。据政府称,到2025年中国汽车产量预计将达到3500万辆。
  • 製造业是亚太地区的重点产业。在这方面发挥至关重要作用的中国经济正在经历快速转型,人事费用飙升,传统的移工模式已不永续性。这些趋势正在推动经济体采用自动化作为製造流程的一部分。根据《智慧製造「十三五」规划》,中国的目标是到2025年使智慧製造系统和产业转型成为主流。该计画由工业和资讯化部等七部门发布,正值美国、德国、日本等国家努力拓展智慧製造之际。依照规划,2025年,我国70%以上的大型企业将数位化,在全国建成超大规模示范製造设施。该计划还包括加强人工智慧、5G、物联网、巨量资料和边缘运算等关键技术的研究。预计这些倡议将为市场成长提供巨大动力。

半导体材料产业概况

半导体材料市场较为分散,主要参与者包括BASF、LG 化学有限公司、铟泰公司和京瓷。公司不断投资于策略联盟和产品开发以扩大市场占有率。

  • 2023 年 9 月电子元件製造商 CDIL 成为印度第一家开始为高电力消耗技术产品生产 SiC 半导体的公司。 CDIL 在莫哈里和德里拥有製造设施和可靠性实验室,主要服务于汽车、国防和航太等领域。该公司的扩张得到了中央政府根据电子元件和半导体製造促进计划(SPECS)提供的激励措施的支持。该公司已开始在其表面黏着技术封装线上生产第一阶段的 5,000 万个 SiC 零件,并计划逐步提高至 1 亿个。
  • 2023年8月,台积电与英飞凌科技股份公司、罗伯特·博世有限公司和恩智浦半导体公司共同投资了提供先进半导体製造服务的德国公司欧洲半导体製造公司(ESMC)有限公司。 ESMC 已朝着建造 300 毫米晶圆厂的方向迈进,以满足汽车和工业领域未来的产能需求。该厂将具备每月4万片300毫米(12吋)晶圆的产能,采用台积电的28/22奈米平面CMOS和16/12奈米FinFET製程技术,并将推动欧洲半导体製造生态系统的增强。 ESMC 的目标是于 2024 年动工,并于 2027 年开始生产。

其他福利

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目录

第 1 章 简介

  • 研究假设和市场定义
  • 研究范围

第二章调查方法

第三章执行摘要

第四章 市场洞察

  • 市场概况
  • 产业吸引力-波特五力分析
    • 供应商的议价能力
    • 消费者议价能力
    • 新进入者的威胁
    • 替代品的威胁
    • 竞争对手之间的竞争强度
  • 评估主要宏观经济趋势的市场影响

第五章 市场动态

  • 市场驱动因素
    • 电子材料的技术进步与产品创新
    • 家电需求不断成长
    • OSAT/封装公司的需求增加
  • 市场限制
    • 製造过程的复杂性

第六章 市场细分

  • 按应用
    • 製造
      • 製程化学
      • 光罩
      • 电子气体
      • 光阻剂
      • 溅镀靶材
      • 其他製造材料
    • 包装
      • 基板
      • 导线架
      • 陶瓷封装
      • 接合线
      • 封装树脂(液态)
      • 晶片黏接材料
      • 其他包装应用
  • 按最终用户产业
    • 消费性电子产品
    • 通讯业
    • 製造业
    • 能源与公共事业
    • 其他最终用户产业
  • 按地区
    • 台湾
    • 韩国
    • 中国
    • 日本
    • 北美洲
    • 欧洲
    • 世界其他地区

第七章 竞争格局

  • 公司简介
    • BASF SE
    • LG Chem Ltd
    • Indium Corporation
    • Showa Denko Materials Co. Ltd(showa Denko KK)
    • KYOCERA Corporation
    • Henkel AG & Company KGAA
    • Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
    • Dow Chemical Co.(Dow Inc.)
    • International Quantum Epitaxy PLC
    • Nichia Corporation
    • CAPLINQ Europe BV
    • ShinEtsu Microsi

第八章投资分析

第九章:市场的未来

简介目录
Product Code: 65022

The Semiconductor Materials Market size is estimated at USD 80.79 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 101.89 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.75% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Semiconductor Materials - Market - IMG1

Semiconductor materials represent one of the significant innovations in the electronics industry. By using materials such as silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), and gallium arsenide (GaAs), electronics manufacturers can replace traditional thermionic devices that make electronic devices heavy and expensive. Since the introduction of semiconductor devices, advanced miniaturization has progressed, and electronic devices have become more compact and mobile.

Key Highlights

  • With the miniaturization trend gaining momentum in the semiconductor industry, the demand for semiconductor materials is also expected to grow as manufacturing advanced node ICs, heterogeneous integration, and 3D memory architectures require more processing steps. This would also drive higher wafer fabrication and packaging materials consumption.
  • Although significant chip manufacturing companies in South Korea, such as Samsung and SK Hynix, are seeking to bolster supply chain stability, the South Korean government is investing in the domestic production of semiconductor materials and equipment to source about 50% of its materials, components, and equipment demand locally by 2030.
  • Semiconductors are moving away from rigid substrates to more flexible plastic material and paper, all due to new material and fabrication discoveries. The trend toward more flexible substrates has led to numerous devices, from light-emitting diodes to solar cells and transistors. Further, the increasing production of consumer electronics devices and demand from the industrial sector for IoT and automation devices, owing to the policies of Industry 4.0, are some of the significant factors that govern the increasing demand for semiconductor materials in the global market.
  • The market's growth is driven by the growing proliferation of smartphones and the high penetration of 5G mobile networks worldwide. The increasing adoption of smart technologies in mobile phones and the rapid introduction of next-generation mobile communications standards, like LTE or 5G, are factors driving the demand for semiconductor materials. According to 5G Americas, as of 2023, there were an estimated 1.9 billion fifth-generation (5G) subscriptions worldwide. This figure is expected to increase to 2.8 billion by 2024 and 5.9 billion by 2027.
  • Several companies in the market are focusing on strategic partnerships, collaborations, and developing new products or incorporating new features in the existing products to cater to the complex needs of the end users, expand their market share, and generate revenue from different regions. For instance, in September 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical announced the construction of a new semiconductor materials plant, aiming to become operational by March 2025 as the global competition in semiconductor manufacturing intensifies.
  • The semiconductor industry is one of the most complex because of the several (more than 500) processing steps involved in manufacturing different products and the challenging environment faced by workers, including volatile electronics industries and unpredictable demand. Depending on the complexity of the manufacturing process, there can be up to 1,400 process steps in semiconductor wafer manufacturing alone. Transistors are formed on the bottom layer, and the process is repeated as many circuits are assembled to create the final product.
  • The Russia-Ukraine War is impacting the supply chain of semiconductors, and it is a significant supplier of raw materials for producing semiconductors and electronic components, including various equipment. The war disrupted the supply chain, causing shortages and price increases for these materials, impacting manufacturers and potentially leading to higher costs for end users. Also, in the first quarter of 2023, the mobile phone industry witnessed a decline in shipments compared to the previous year due to geopolitical tensions and decreased consumer spending, which also affected the market's growth. Similarly, the US-China conflict created new challenges for the global semiconductor supply chain; it may hamper market growth in the coming years.

Semiconductor Materials Market Trends

Consumer Electronics to Hold Significant Market Share

  • Consumer electronics play a significant role in driving the growth of the semiconductor materials market. With the increase in demand for smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient devices, the demand for advanced semiconductor materials also rises. The growth of consumer electronics in various regions, supported by increased internet penetration and the expansion of digital economies, has raised the number of available connected devices, including smartwatches, smart electronics appliances, smart home products, laptops, and smartphones. This has raised the demand for semiconductor materials for hardware manufacturing, driving market growth. With the advent of IoT, various end-user industries are increasingly adopting advanced consumer electronic products to enhance their operations.
  • According to Cisco, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a prevalent system by which people, processes, devices, and data connect to the Internet and each other. According to Cisco Systems, there were 4.4 billion mobile M2M connections worldwide in 2023.
  • The requirement for electronic makers to extend battery life is fueling the demand for SiC semiconductors. Manufacturers of consumer gadgets are upgrading their products' batteries, driven by consumer desire for low-charging gadgets. The primary consumers of SiC semiconductors in this market are smartphones, wearable devices, and other major consumer electronics.
  • The increasing adoption of smart technologies in mobile phones and the rapid introduction of next-generation mobile communications standards, like LTE or 5G, are significant factors driving the demand for semiconductor materials. For instance, in August 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) granted Iliad SA a new EUR 300 million loan to finance its 5G network rollout. It was expected to enable Iliad to expand the rollout of its 5G network in France. The EIB's investment priorities include financing digital economy projects, which align with the European Union's objectives of enhancing fixed and mobile ultra-fast connectivity for individuals and businesses.
  • The GSMA Mobile Economy Europe 2023 report stated that 5G connectivity and services are expected to generate economic benefits of EUR 153 billion by 2030, increasing the number of connected consumer electronic devices and fueling market growth.
  • The growth of fiber optics in the regions would fuel the growth of connected smart devices and raise the demand for semiconductor raw materials. In February 2024, HFCL Limited (HFCL), a technology enterprise and integrated communications product including optical fiber cable (OFC) and solutions provider, announced its strategic expansion into Europe by setting up an OFC manufacturing plant in Poland, supporting the growth of fiber connections in the buildings and raising the demand for connected smart consumer electronic devices.
  • Smartphones are among the most significant consumers of semiconductors. The smartphone industry has been very competitive in recent years. The increasing usage of smartphones is anticipated to drive the market. For instance, according to Ericsson, smartphone subscriptions are expected to reach 12 million by 2028, from 4.5 million in the previous years.

China is Expected to Witness Significant Market Growth

  • The semiconductor raw materials market is proliferating in China, with many chip design companies striving for self-reliance amid an escalating US-China technology rivalry. In March 2023, the second phase of the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Co, also known as "Big Fund II," invested heavily in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment, and related materials to deal with the US government's containment and suppression.
  • The government has played a significant role in molding the country's market. For a couple of years, the Chinese government issued several new related policy measures to boost the development of its semiconductor industry. The Chinese government's "Made in China 2025" initiative aims to make its semiconductor industry reach USD 305 billion in terms of output by 2030 and meet 80% of the domestic demand. The budget of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIP) targeted 2 million registrations annually by 2023, which was expected to revitalize the market.
  • With the launch of 5G services in the country, the demand for smartphones, among other things, has been increasing. GSMA predicts that 5G will overtake 4G in 2024 to become the dominant mobile technology in China. The dominance of 4G and 5G in China suggests that legacy networks are being phased out. While most users have migrated to 4G and 5G, legacy networks continue to support various IoT services. However, GSMA estimates suggest legacy networks could be almost entirely shut down in China by 2025. The push toward 5G will likely propel the adoption of advanced consumer electronics and telecommunication products. This is anticipated to drive the market.
  • The growth in wearable electronic devices has led to the adoption of new miniaturized chips, propelling the market's growth and increasing the demand for wafers. According to Ericsson, smartphone mobile network subscriptions are expected to reach approximately 7.8 billion by 2028.
  • China's automotive sector has been increasing, and the country plays an increasingly important role in the global automotive market. The Chinese government positions the automobile industry, including the auto parts industry, as one of its key industries. According to the government, China's car production will reach 35 million vehicles by 2025.
  • Manufacturing serves as a significant industry in Asia-Pacific. China's economy, being a significant contributor, is undergoing a rapid transformation with the rise in labor costs and the conventional model of migrant workers losing its sustainability. Such trends have pushed the economy to adopt automation as a part of the manufacturing processes. As per the 13th Five-year Plan of Smart Manufacturing, China aims to mainstream its intelligent manufacturing system and industry transformation by 2025. The plan, released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and seven other departments, came as countries like the United States, Germany, and Japan pushed to increase intelligent manufacturing. According to the plan, more than 70% of large-scale Chinese enterprises would be digitalized by 2025, and over-demonstration manufacturing facilities would be built nationwide. The plan also involves strengthening research on critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, IoT, big data, and edge computing. Such initiatives would offer significant momentum to the growth of the market.

Semiconductor Materials Industry Overview

The semiconductor raw materials market is fragmented, with the presence of significant companies like BASF, LG Chem Ltd, Indium Corporation, and KYOCERA Corporation. The companies continuously invest in strategic collaborations and product developments to gain market share.

  • September 2023: Electronic component maker CDIL became the first company in India to start manufacturing SiC semiconductors for high power-consuming technology products. CDIL operates manufacturing facilities and a reliability lab in Mohali and Delhi, serving industries focusing on the automotive, defense, and aerospace sectors. The company's expansion received incentive support from the Centre under the Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS). The company initiated the first phase of production of 50 million SiC components with a surface-mount packaging line and plans to ramp up it to 100 million devices.
  • August 2023: TSMC, Infineon Technologies AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, and NXP Semiconductors NV collaborated to invest in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH in Germany to provide advanced semiconductor manufacturing services. ESMC marked a step toward constructing a 300 mm fab to support the automotive and industrial sectors' future capacity needs. The facility is anticipated to have a monthly production capacity of 40,000 300 mm (12 inch) wafers on TSMC's 28/22 nanometer planar CMOS and 16/12 nanometer FinFET process technology, strengthening Europe's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. ESMC aimed to begin construction in 2024, with production targeted to commence by 2027.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Assessment of the Impact of Key Macroeconomic Trends on the Market

5 MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Technical Advancements and Product Innovation of the Electronic Materials
    • 5.1.2 Rising Demand for Consumer Electronics Goods
    • 5.1.3 Increased Demand From OSAT/Packaging Companies
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Complexity in the Manufacturing Process

6 MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Application
    • 6.1.1 Fabrication
      • 6.1.1.1 Process Chemicals
      • 6.1.1.2 Photomasks
      • 6.1.1.3 Electronic Gases
      • 6.1.1.4 Photoresists Ancilliaries
      • 6.1.1.5 Sputtering Targets
      • 6.1.1.6 Silicon
      • 6.1.1.7 Other Fabrication Materials
    • 6.1.2 Packaging
      • 6.1.2.1 Substrates
      • 6.1.2.2 Lead-frames
      • 6.1.2.3 Ceramic Packages
      • 6.1.2.4 Bonding Wire
      • 6.1.2.5 Encapsulation Resins (Liquid)
      • 6.1.2.6 Die Attach Materials
      • 6.1.2.7 Other Packaging Applications
  • 6.2 By End-user Industry
    • 6.2.1 Consumer Electronics
    • 6.2.2 Telecommunication
    • 6.2.3 Manufacturing
    • 6.2.4 Automotive
    • 6.2.5 Energy and Utility
    • 6.2.6 Other End-user Industries
  • 6.3 By Geography
    • 6.3.1 Taiwan
    • 6.3.2 South Korea
    • 6.3.3 China
    • 6.3.4 Japan
    • 6.3.5 North America
    • 6.3.6 Europe
    • 6.3.7 Rest of the World

7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 BASF SE
    • 7.1.2 LG Chem Ltd
    • 7.1.3 Indium Corporation
    • 7.1.4 Showa Denko Materials Co. Ltd (showa Denko K.K)
    • 7.1.5 KYOCERA Corporation
    • 7.1.6 Henkel AG & Company KGAA
    • 7.1.7 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 7.1.8 Dow Chemical Co. (Dow Inc.)
    • 7.1.9 International Quantum Epitaxy PLC
    • 7.1.10 Nichia Corporation
    • 7.1.11 CAPLINQ Europe BV
    • 7.1.12 ShinEtsu Microsi

8 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9 FUTURE OF THE MARKET