Surface Analysis Market Report 2026

The surface analysis market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.61 billion in 2025 to $7.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of semiconductor manufacturing activities, growth in materials science research, increasing use of surface testing in quality control, adoption of advanced microscopy techniques, expansion of academic research infrastructure.

The surface analysis market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.09 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in nanotechnology research, rising demand for precision materials analysis, expansion of life sciences applications, growing integration of automation in laboratories, increasing need for surface integrity validation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-resolution surface characterization tools, rising demand for semiconductor surface analysis, growing integration of ai in data interpretation, expansion of advanced spectroscopy techniques, enhanced focus on nano-scale surface measurement.

Rising concerns about indoor air quality are expected to drive the growth of the surface analysis market in the coming years. Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the condition of air inside and around buildings and structures, particularly in relation to the comfort and health of occupants. Concerns regarding indoor air quality are increasing due to factors such as emissions from building materials, furniture, cleaning agents, and cooking appliances, insufficient ventilation, and the infiltration of outdoor air pollution. Surface analysis plays an important role in addressing indoor air quality issues by detecting and measuring pollutants and contaminants present on indoor surfaces. It helps identify sources of indoor air pollutants by locating areas of microbial growth, dust and particulate buildup, or residues from cleaning products and construction materials. For example, in April 2023, the American Lung Association, a U.S.-based professional organization, reported that 119.6 million Americans, nearly 36% of the population, continue to live in areas with unhealthy ozone or particle pollution levels. As a result, growing concerns over indoor air quality are contributing to the expansion of the surface analysis market.

Leading companies in the surface analysis market are increasingly focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as femtosecond laser-assisted X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, to improve accuracy and enable deeper profiling of material surfaces. Femtosecond laser-assisted XPS utilizes ultrafast laser pulses to remove material while minimizing chemical damage, allowing researchers to preserve the original surface composition and accelerate data acquisition. For example, in September 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a U.S.-based life science and healthcare company, introduced the Thermo Scientific Hypulse Surface Analysis System, which combines femtosecond laser technology with the MAGCIS ion source. The system allows researchers to perform surface analysis for applications such as energy storage, medical implants, and fire protection. It offers faster data collection, maintains sample integrity, enables deeper profiling, and supports analysis in cases where traditional ion beam techniques are unsuitable. The Hypulse Surface Analysis System delivers detailed compositional insights, supports coating optimization, enhances material performance, and aids in the development of advanced materials across multiple industries.

In April 2025, Horiba Ltd., a Japan-based semiconductor manufacturing company, acquired EtaMax Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Horiba aims to expand and strengthen its wafer inspection system portfolio by integrating EtaMax’s specialized defect detection software and compound semiconductor inspection expertise with Horiba’s long-established spectroscopy and metrology technologies. This integration is intended to enhance Horiba’s ability to meet the growing demand for next-generation power semiconductors with improved yield and quality control. EtaMax Co., Ltd. is a South Korea-based company that provides surface analysis services and equipment.

Major companies operating in the surface analysis market report are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., KLA Corporation, Carl Zeiss AG, Agilent Technologies Inc., Keyence Corporation, Keysight Technologies Inc., Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Shimadzu Corporation, Bruker Corporation, HORIBA Ltd., JEOL Ltd., Renishaw plc, Leica Microsystems, Veeco Instruments Inc., Oxford Instruments plc, Park Systems, Gatan Inc., Filmetrics Inc., Anton Paar GmbH, Rigaku Corporation, McCrone Group, Elionix Inc., Nanosurf AG, NT-MDT Spectrum Instruments, SPECS GmbH

North America was the largest region in the surface analysis market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the surface analysis market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the surface analysis market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The surface analysis market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as surface roughness analysis, atomic force microscopy, elemental analysis, contact angle measurement, and others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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