Laser Photomask Market Report 2024

This Laser Photomask market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The laser photomask market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.55 billion in 2023 to $3.69 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for miniaturized electronics, the expansion of consumer electronics, the increasing need for high-performance computing, and the growing demand for semiconductors.

The laser photomask market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.33 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for high-resolution displays, the rise of IoT devices, the growing need for wearable technology, the expansion of cloud computing services, and the rising adoption of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in driverless car technology, innovations in advanced computing equipment, development of EUV lithography, integration of AI, and general technological advancements.

The increasing demand for semiconductors is projected to drive the growth of the laser photomask market. Semiconductors are materials with intermediate electrical conductivity, which are essential for electronic devices due to their controllable conductivity and band structure. The rising demand for semiconductors is attributed to their critical role in powering advanced electronics, enabling faster processing, and fostering innovation across various technology sectors. Laser photomasks are integral to semiconductor manufacturing, as they project complex circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, facilitating precise etching and patterning of integrated circuits during photolithography. For example, in July 2024, the Semiconductor Industry Association, a US-based trade organization, reported that semiconductor sales reached $49.1 billion in May 2024, a 19.3% increase from $41.2 billion in May 2023. Thus, the growing demand for semiconductors is fueling the expansion of the laser photomask market.

Key players in the laser photomask market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as mask edge inspection systems, to improve accuracy and performance. Mask edge inspection systems are specialized tools employed in the semiconductor and photomask industries to ensure the precision and quality of photomasks used in fabricating integrated circuits (ICs). For instance, in June 2021, Lasertec Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of photomask inspection systems, introduced the MZ100 mask edge inspection system. The MZ100 enhances semiconductor photomask production quality and yield by providing high-sensitivity inspection for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and deep ultraviolet (DUV) masks. It features advanced confocal optics for precise measurement and defect detection on the side face and bevel sections of masks, addressing critical aspects of the manufacturing process. The MZ100 aims to support semiconductor manufacturers in achieving higher yields and superior quality amid the increasing demand for advanced integrated circuits.

In July 2024, Acrotec Group, a Switzerland-based supplier of watch components, acquired Lasertec B.V. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Acrotec Group’s technological capabilities and expand its precision machining and laser cutting offerings. Lasertec, based in the Netherlands, specializes in laser-based photomask inspection systems for the semiconductor industry.

Major companies operating in the laser photomask market are Canon Inc., Applied Materials Inc., LG Innotek Co. Ltd., Toppan Printing Co. Ltd., KLA-Tencor Corporation, Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd., Hoya Corporation, Photronics Inc., Lasertec Corporation, Mycronic AB, SÜSS MicroTec Photomask Equipment GmbH, Taiwan Mask Corporation, Nippon Filcon Co. Ltd., SK-Electronics Co. Ltd., Vistec Electron Beam GmbH, Compugraphics, Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH, HTA Photomask, Infinite Graphics Incorporated, Shin-Etsu MicroSi Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the laser photomask market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the laser photomask market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the laser photomask market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A laser photomask is a vital tool in semiconductor manufacturing for accurately transferring circuit patterns onto silicon wafers. It consists of a fused silica plate with areas that are opaque, transparent, or phase-shifting, and these patterns are projected onto wafers using deep ultraviolet (DUV) or extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources.

The main types of laser photomasks are reticles and masters. Reticles are used specifically in the photolithography process to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers. They play a crucial role in integrated circuit production by enabling precise alignment and replication of complex designs at various scales. The different trade types include captive and merchant, and these photomasks are utilized in applications such as chips, liquid crystal displays, and printed circuit boards.

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The laser photomask market consists of sales of transparent photomasks, phase shift masks, liquid crystal masks and membrane masks. 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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