Silicon EPI Wafer Global Market Report 2024

The global silicon epi wafer market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.70 billion in 2023 to $1.83 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. In the historical period, the expansion can be attributed to the growth of the semiconductor industry, the trend towards device miniaturization, increased demand for high-performance chips, the surge in consumer electronics, and the heightened need for enhanced connectivity.

The global silicon epi wafer market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.39 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. In the upcoming forecast period, the growth can be linked to the increasing need for energy-efficient devices, the adoption of smart manufacturing practices, heightened demand for MEMS devices, a focus on sustainable semiconductor manufacturing, and the evolving landscape of automotive electronics. Significant trends expected in this period encompass the rising demand for advanced semiconductor devices, widespread adoption of 5G technology, the integration of silicon EPI in power electronics, the drive toward miniaturization and heightened device complexity, as well as the emergence of competition involving silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies, and the transition toward FinFET and 3D transistor technologies.

The silicon EPI wafer market is set to experience growth driven by the increasing adoption of consumer electronics products. Consumer electronics, encompassing electronic devices designed for end-users, has seen substantial market demand. Silicon wafers, crucial for semiconductor production, play a pivotal role in meeting the requirements of the consumer electronics industry. Notably, in May 2023, Japan witnessed a surge in total electronic equipment production, reaching $52,36,535 million, with consumer electronics production increasing from $1,714,724 million in May 2022 to $2,178,430 million in May 2023. This trend underscores the positive impact of consumer electronics adoption on the silicon EPI wafer market.

The silicon EPI wafer market is poised for growth due to the ongoing development of 5G infrastructure. The advent of 5G, the fifth-generation mobile network, relies on advanced semiconductor devices to facilitate efficient signal transmission. Silicon EPI wafers are instrumental in producing high-frequency, high-performance semiconductor devices crucial for 5G infrastructure, such as RF amplifiers and switches. As of May 2023, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson projects a significant increase in 5G mobile subscriptions, reaching 4.624 billion, up from 1.481 billion in 2023. This development emphasizes the substantial contribution of 5G infrastructure development to the silicon EPI wafer market.

A notable trend shaping the silicon EPI wafer market is the emergence of new-generation silicon EPI wafers designed to deliver enhanced performance, accuracy, flexibility, and seamless integration into systems. In September 2022, AIXTRON, a leading deposition equipment company based in Germany, introduced its G10-SiC 200 mm system, catering to the high-volume production of SiC power devices on 150/200 mm SiC wafers. This innovation, based on the proven G5 WW C 150 mm platform, offers a dual wafer size configuration, supporting both 9x150 mm and 6x200 mm. This feature is crucial for the industry's transition from 150 mm to 200 mm wafer diameter, highlighting Aixtron's commitment to delivering advanced solutions to meet evolving market demands.

Major players in the silicon EPI wafer market are strategically investing in new plant facilities to optimize revenue generation. A notable example is Taiwan's GlobalWafers Co. Ltd., which, in June 2022, committed a substantial $5 billion investment to construct a new facility in Texas. This plant will specialize in producing 300-millimeter silicon wafers crucial for semiconductor manufacturing. The significance of this investment lies in its status as the first silicon wafer facility built in the United States in over two decades, as reported by the U.S. Commerce Department.

ASM International N.V., a prominent semiconductor company based in the Netherlands, pursued strategic growth through acquisition. In July 2022, ASM International N.V. acquired LPE S.p.A., an Italy-based semiconductor company operating in the silicon EPI wafer market. This strategic move is expected to enhance ASM International's existing portfolio, particularly in silicon epitaxy solutions catering to power electronics, analog applications, and the broader wafer markets. The undisclosed amount of this acquisition underscores the company's commitment to expanding its capabilities and market presence.

Major companies operating in the silicon epi wafer market report are Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Silicon United Manufacturing Corporation, Wafer World Inc., Siltronic AG, Sino-American Silicon Products Inc., Applied Materials Inc., Coherent Corp., Nichia Corporation, GlobalWafers Japan Co. Ltd., EpiGaN nv, SK Siltron Co. Ltd., SweGaN AB, Mospec Semiconductor Corporation, IQE PLC, Okmetic Oy, Shanghai Simgui Technology Co., Episil-Precision Inc., Zing Semiconductor, Soitec Anonyme - SA, Tower Semiconductor, United Microelectronics Corporation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Intel Corporation, NXP Semiconductors, STMicroelectronics Small Shareholders' Group, Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, Zhonghuan Huanou, MEMC Electronic Materials Inc., LG Siltron Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the silicon EPI wafer market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the silicon EPI wafer market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the silicon epi wafer market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the silicon epi wafer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Silicon EPI wafers come in various types, primarily classified as heteroepitaxy and homoepitaxy. Heteroepitaxy denotes a form of heterogeneous nucleation where the substrate and the deposited material have specific crystallographic orientations. The equipment involved includes thermal processing systems, etch systems, coaters or developers, surface preparation tools, single wafer deposition systems, wafer bonders or debonders, epitaxial CVD systems, ion implantation systems, and other relevant apparatus. Processes applied include CVD, liquid-phase epitaxy, and molecular beam epitaxy. These wafers are used across industry sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, industrial applications, as well as in fields like lighting and telecommunications.

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The silicon EPI wafer market consists of sales of polished wafers, epitaxial wafers, and other types. 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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