Chemical Mechanical Planarization Market Report 2025

The chemical mechanical planarization market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.65 billion in 2024 to $4.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in semiconductor manufacturing, miniaturization of electronic devices, advancements in materials science, demand for smaller and faster chips, increasing demand for high-performance computing.

The chemical mechanical planarization market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing complexity of memory devices, focus on automotive electronics, demand for higher data storage capacity, increasing investments in foundry services, rise in quantum computing development. Major trends in the forecast period include 3D ICS and advanced packaging, integration with metrology and inspection tools, collaboration in research and development, advancements in nanotechnology, finfet technology.

The surging popularity of smartphones is poised to drive the growth of the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) market. Smartphones, featuring organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays fabricated from flexible materials such as plastic, leverage chemical mechanical planarization for material removal, topography planarization, and device structure formation during manufacturing. a report from Uswitch Limited in February 2023 forecasts that 95% of the anticipated 68.3 million people in the UK by 2025 will own smartphones. This widespread adoption of smartphones is a key driver for the growth of the chemical mechanical planarization market.

The escalating demand for semiconductors is expected to be a major catalyst for the growth of the chemical mechanical planarization market. Semiconductors, essential for electronic devices such as computers, rely on chemical mechanical planarization to achieve smooth, defect-free surfaces on silicon wafers and other substrates. This process is crucial for ensuring the proper operation of semiconductor devices. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association in February 2023, global semiconductor sales recorded a 3.3% increase from $555.9 billion in 2021 to $574.1 billion in 2022. The growing demand for semiconductors underscores the significance of chemical mechanical planarization in supporting this industry's expansion.

Product innovation is a significant trend gaining momentum in the chemical mechanical planarization market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on technological advancements and the development of new products to enhance their market position. For example, in December 2023, Dow, a US-based materials science firm, introduced two new caustic soda products: Caustic DEC and TRACELIGHT DEC. These products are crafted to meet the growing industry demand for high-quality chemical solutions. Caustic soda finds extensive use in various applications, including water treatment, chemical production, and energy generation. Through this launch, Dow aims to fulfill market demands for efficient and sustainable solutions.

Leading companies in the chemical mechanical planarization market are concentrating on the development of innovative products, such as SiC CMP systems, to secure a competitive advantage. A SiC CMP system is a specialized chemical mechanical planarization tool designed for polishing silicon carbide (SiC) wafers. For instance, in December 2022, Applied Materials Inc., a US-based supplier of equipment, services, and software for semiconductor manufacturing, announced the commercial launch of its pioneering cold field emission (CFE) technology. This advanced eBeam imaging solution allows customers to more effectively detect and image nanometer-scale buried defects, which is essential for accelerating the development and production of next-generation Gate-All-Around (GAA) logic chips, along with higher-density DRAM and 3D NAND memories. The introduction of CFE technology underscores Applied Materials' commitment to enhancing semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and boosting production efficiency.

In January 2023, Amtech Systems Inc., a US-based manufacturer of semiconductor consumables and equipment, acquired Entrepix Inc., for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is anticipated to broaden Amtech's market opportunities and expedite growth in the front-end wafer processing market, particularly in silicon carbide applications. Entrepix Inc., a US-based provider specializing in chemical mechanical planarization and wafer cleaning technologies, aligns well with Amtech's existing product portfolio. The integration of Entrepix's expertise is expected to enhance Amtech's capabilities, and the combined entities will benefit from a more extensive customer base, reinforcing their collective presence in the semiconductor industry.

Major companies operating in the chemical mechanical planarization market include Air Products Inc., Applied Materials Inc., Cabot Corporation, EBARA Technologies Inc., Fujimi Corporation, Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd., Lapmaster Wolters GmbH, Okamoto Machine Tool Works Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION, CMC Materials Inc., Versum Materials Inc., DuPont Electronic Solutions, BASF SE, Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Micron Technology Inc., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, Entegris Inc., Apex Broaching Systems, Revasum Inc., Resonac Holdings Corporation, Fujifilm Corporation, Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd., MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., Alpsitec SAS, Axus Technology, GlobalFoundries Inc., YAO SHENG MACHINERY CO. LTD., Power Broach, Chemical Mechanical Polishing/Planarization (CMP) Specialties, Colonial Tool Group Inc., The Ohio Broach & Machine Co., Taizhou Chengchun Automation Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemical mechanical planarization market in 2024. The regions covered in the chemical mechanical planarization market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chemical mechanical planarization market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) is a surface flattening method employed for silicon oxide, metal, and polysilicon surfaces. It involves utilizing both chemical and mechanical forces to polish surfaces, combining abrasive polishing and chemical etching processes.

The primary categories within Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) are CMP consumables and CMP equipment. CMP consumables encompass various components such as slurry, pads, and pad conditioners. The technology associated with CMP can be classified into leading-edge technology and More than Moore's technology. These applications are used in various fields including integrated circuits, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), NEMS (Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems), compound semiconductors, and optics.

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The chemical mechanical planarization market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as chemical mechanical polishing method and practice, post-CMP cleaning, particle removal by surfactants during semiconductor cleaning, process technology for copper interconnects, back-end-of-line cleaning, metal surface chemical composition, and morphology, brush scrubbing for post-CMP cleaning. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The chemical mechanical planarization market also includes sales of polishing and grinding machines and slurry testing equipment. 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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