Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Wafer Market Report 2026

The gallium arsenide (gaas) wafer market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.33 billion in 2025 to $1.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption of gaas in microwave electronics, growth of rf and wireless communication devices, expansion of led and laser technologies, demand for high speed semiconductor materials, use of gaas in defense electronics.

The gallium arsenide (gaas) wafer market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.33 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to deployment of 5g and beyond networks, rising adoption of vcsel based sensing systems, growth of electric and connected vehicles, expansion of satellite communication systems, increasing demand for compound semiconductors. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for gaas wafers in high frequency rf applications, rising adoption of gaas in optoelectronic and laser devices, increasing use of gaas wafers in 5g and advanced communication systems, expansion of gaas based devices in automotive electronics, growing focus on high purity and low defect density gaas wafers.

The increasing adoption of 5G infrastructure is anticipated to drive the growth of the gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer market in the future. 5G infrastructure includes the essential hardware and technology for the fifth generation of mobile networks, offering faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. The growth in 5G infrastructure is fueled by the demand for faster internet, the expansion of connected devices, and the need for reliable and efficient communication networks. GaAs wafers are crucial in 5G infrastructure as they enable high-frequency signal processing, which is essential for the high-speed data transmission and improved performance of 5G networks. For example, in September 2023, 5G Americas, a U.S.-based industry trade organization, reported that North America's 5G penetration rate reached an impressive 40%, with a growth rate of 25.5% in the first half of 2023. Additionally, projections suggest that North America's 5G connections will reach an estimated 669 million by 2028. Consequently, the increasing adoption of 5G infrastructure is expected to propel the GaAs wafer market's growth going forward.

Leading companies in the gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer market are prioritizing advanced technologies, such as epitaxial gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafers, to enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic and optoelectronic devices. Epitaxial GaN and GaAs wafers consist of thin semiconductor layers used in electronic and optical devices. For instance, in May 2023, IQE, a UK-based epiwafer foundry company, introduced a 200mm RGB epitaxial wafer for micro-LED display qualification. These wafers, utilizing gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs), are designed for use in micro-LED displays, which are crucial for new display technologies in wearables, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) headsets, and large screens.

In April 2024, IQE, a UK-based semiconductor company, entered into a partnership with Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company (AWSC). As part of this collaboration, IQE will supply AWSC with gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafers, which will be utilized in the production of smartphone power amplifier devices for Lansus, a Chinese RF technology provider. Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company (AWSC) is a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in high-frequency and high-power semiconductor components, including GaAs wafers.

Major companies operating in the gallium arsenide (gaas) wafer market are AXT Inc., IQE PLC, WIN Semiconductors Corp., IntelliEPI Inc., Wafer Technology Ltd., Freiberger Compound Materials GmbH, Vital Materials Co. Ltd., Xiamen Powerway Advanced Material Co., Ltd., Xinxiang Shenzhou Crystal Technology Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations Inc., Compound Semiconductor Technologies Global Ltd., LandMark Optoelectronics Corporation, San’an Optoelectronics Co., Ltd., Qingdao Jiaying Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Hitachi Cable Fine Tech Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Wafer Works Corporation, EpiWorks Inc., Ommic SAS.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on compound semiconductor materials, crystal growth equipment, epitaxy tools, and precision fabrication machinery have increased production costs in the gallium arsenide wafer market. RF devices, optoelectronics, and defense applications are most affected, particularly in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe where cross border sourcing of wafers and equipment is significant. These tariffs have led to pricing pressure and longer lead times for high quality gaas wafers. However, they are also encouraging regional wafer manufacturing, supplier diversification, and investment in domestic compound semiconductor production capabilities.

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A gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer is a thin slice of semiconductor material made from gallium and arsenic, primarily used in the production of electronic and optoelectronic devices due to its high performance in high-frequency and light-emitting applications.

The main types of GaAs wafers include vertical gradient freeze GaAs (VGF), liquid-encapsulated Czochralsky GaAs, and others. VGF GaAs wafers are produced by slowly freezing molten gallium arsenide from the bottom to the top, resulting in high-purity crystals with minimal defects. These wafers are utilized in various applications such as radio frequency, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and photovoltaic devices, serving end-uses in telecommunication, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, satellite communications, automotive, community antenna television (CATV), wired broadband, and more.North America was the largest region in the gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the gallium arsenide (gaas) wafer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gallium arsenide (gaas) wafer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer market consists of sales of semi-insulating gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer, semi-conducting gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer, and epitaxial gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafer. 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.

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