Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market Size, Share - 2027

Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Photoresist Type (ArF Immersion Photoresist, ArF Dry Photoresist, KrF Photoresist, G-line and I-line Photoresist); Photoresist Ancillaries Type (Anti-reflective Coatings, Remover, Developer, Others); Application (Semiconductors and ICs, LCDs, Printed Circuit Boards, Others); and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00010293
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 177

Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market Size, Share - 2027

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The photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market was valued at US$ 3,392.97 million in 2018 and projected to reach US$ 5,614.37  million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2019 to 2027.

Photoresists are the light-sensitive polymeric resins that are mainly used in the production of printed circuit boards, printing plates, flat-panel liquid crystal displays, magnetic recording heads, and micro electromechanical systems (MEMS). These components serve as masking materials for the transferal of images into an underlying substrate via etching processes. Photoresist ancillaries are materials such as photoresist strippers, anti-reflective coatings, developers, and edge bead removers used along with photoresist. The photoresists and photoresist ancillaries are used in wiring configuration in multi-layered semiconductors for manufacturing computers, laptops, music players, phones, servers, and household appliances. The electronic industry is facing steady growth in the developed and developing countries. The companies operating in this field utilize photoresist and photoresist ancillaries in the manufacture of products such as advanced telephones, computer systems, televisions and home entertainment equipment, and electronic control and monitoring devices used in many industrial and scientific applications.

North America is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. Several domestic and international companies have a strong foothold in the North America. The companies are continuously enhancing the overall business processes to meet the customers demand in the best possible way. Several domestic and international companies have a strong foothold in the North American region. In the North America region, the US is a major market for photoresist and photoresist ancillaries followed by Canada and Mexico.

COVID-19 outbreak first began in Wuhan (China) in December 2019, and since then it has spread across the globeat a fast pace.China, Italy, Iran, Spain, the Republic of Korea, France, Germany, and the US are among the worst affected countries in terms of positive cases and reported deaths as of March 2020. According to the latest WHO figures, there are ~332,930 confirmed cases and 14,510 total deaths globally. The COVID-19outbreak has affected economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. The global chemical and materials industry is one of the major industries suffering serious disruptions such as supply chain breaks, technology events cancellations, and office shutdowns as a result of this outbreak.For instance, China is the global hub of manufacturing and the largest raw material supplier for various industries. The overall market break down due to COVID-19 is also affecting the growth of photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market due to shutting down of factories, obstacle in supply chain, and downturn in world economy. 

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Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market: Strategic Insights

Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market
  • CAGR
    CAGR (2018 - 2027)
    5.8%
  • Market Size 2018
    US$ 3.39 Billion
  • Market Size 2027
    US$ 5.61 Billion

Market Dynamics

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Key Players

  • ALLRESIST GmbH
  • DJ MicroLaminates Inc
  • DuPont de Nemours Inc
  • FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
  • JSR Corporation
  • Shin Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
  • Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co Ltd
  • Micro Resist Technology GmbH
  • Merck KGaA

Regional Overview

Regional Overview
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South and Central America
  • Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Market SegmentPhotoresist Type
  • ArF Immersion Photoresist
  • ArF Dry Photoresist
  • KrF Photoresist
  • G-line and I-line Photoresist
Market SegmentPhotoresist Ancillaries Type
  • Anti-reflective Coatings
  • Remover
  • Developer
Market SegmentApplication
  • Semiconductors and ICs
  • LCDs
  • Printed Circuit Boards
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Market Insights

Increasing demand from various applications has favored the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market globally

Rising demands from various applications such as semiconductors and ICs, LCDs, and printed circuit boards are driving the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market across the world. One of the key growth factors for the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market is their use in flat-panel displays. Since these displays are thinner, lighter, and more energy-efficient, they are preferred over other displays, thereby stimulating the market growth in developed and developing countries such as the US, the UK, Italy, China, India, Russia, Japan, Mexico, and Canada. Furthermore, photoresists are also used in wiring configuration in multi-layered semiconductor manufacturing, which forms a key part of laptops, computers, music players, phones, servers, and household appliances. Photoresists are the light-sensitive polymeric resins that are mainly used in the production of printed circuit boards, printing plates, flat-panel liquid crystal displays, magnetic recording heads, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). These components serve as masking materials for the transferal of images into an underlying substrate via etching processes. Photoresist ancillaries are materials such as photoresist strippers, anti-reflective coatings, developers, and edge bead removers used along with photoresist.

Application Insights

Based on application, the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market is segmented into ArF immersion photoresist, ArF dry photoresist, KrF photoresist, and G-line and I-line photoresist. In 2018, The ArF immersion photoresist segment accounted for the largest share of the global photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market; however, the G-line and I-line photoresistsegment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. They are considered as an excellent process window displaying critical dimension (CD) uniformity which allows better profile shape of the product.These products cater for the needs of the growing numbers of urban middle class consumers who are ready to pay premium price for photoresist and photoresist ancillaries.

Photoresist Ancillaries Type Insights

Based on photoresist ancillaries type, the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market is segmented into anti-reflective coatings, remover, developer, and others.The anti-reflective coatings segment accounted for the largest share ofthe global photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market; however, the remover segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. Anti-reflective coatings are categorized under product grade of photoresist ancillaries which helps to control reflection and absorbs the light during photolithography. They are known to possess several favorable properties such as multiple reflection suppressions and contrast improvement. These coatings directly work on reducing the operational costs of the processes of the electronics sector. Anti-reflective coatings assists legacy 365-nm (I-line) processes to cutting-edge 193-nm immersion methods. These materials offer dynamic process window coupled with wide photoresist compatibility, and desired pattern.

Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2018 US$ 3.39 Billion
Market Size by 2027 US$ 5.61 Billion
Global CAGR (2018 - 2027) 5.8%
Historical Data 2016-2017
Forecast period 2019-2027
Segments Covered By Photoresist Type
  • ArF Immersion Photoresist
  • ArF Dry Photoresist
  • KrF Photoresist
  • G-line and I-line Photoresist
By Photoresist Ancillaries Type
  • Anti-reflective Coatings
  • Remover
  • Developer
By Application
  • Semiconductors and ICs
  • LCDs
  • Printed Circuit Boards
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • ALLRESIST GmbH
  • DJ MicroLaminates Inc
  • DuPont de Nemours Inc
  • FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
  • JSR Corporation
  • Shin Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
  • Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co Ltd
  • Micro Resist Technology GmbH
  • Merck KGaA
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Report Coverage 


Global Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market - By Photoresist Type

  • ArF Immersion Photoresist
  • ArF Dry Photoresist
  • KrF Photoresist
  • G-line and I-line Photoresist

Global Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market - By Photoresist Ancillaries Type

  • Anti-reflective Coatings
  • Remover
  • Developer
  • Others

Global Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market - By Application

  • Semiconductors and ICs
  • LCDs
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Others

Company Profiles

  • MERCK KGaA
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD
  • Micro Resist Technology GmbH
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd
  • ALLRESIST GmbH
  • DJ Microlaminates, Inc.
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  • Fujifilm Corporation
  • JSR Corporation
Report Coverage

Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered

Segment Covered

Photoresist Type ; Photoresist Ancillaries Type ; Application ; and Geography

Regional Scope

Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope

Country Scope

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


Based on application, why semiconductors and ICs segment held the largest share of the global photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market?

Semiconductors and ICs segment is the leading segment in the forecast period. Growth and development in semiconductor industry in terms of display technology is expected to drive the growth of photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market. Photoresist materials are being extensively used in production of semiconductors and ICs components as they imprint the required circuitry to get ICs as the end product. Photoresist and ancillaries materials are utilized in high density packaging and wiring configuration in multi-layered semiconductor production, which are considered as an crucial parts of electronic devices. They are widely being used in consumer electronics such as smart phones, music players, household appliances, etc. and in other industrial processes.

Can you list some of the major players operating in the global photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market?

The major players operating in the global photoresist and photoresist Ancillaries market are MERCK KGaA.; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd; TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD; Micro Resist Technology GmbH.; Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd; ALLRESIST GmbH; DJ Micro laminates, Inc.; DuPont de Nemours, Inc.; Fujifilm Corporation.; and JSR Corporation; among many others.

In 2018, Which region held the largest share of the global photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market?

In 2018, the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market was predominant in Asia Pacific at the global level. The APAC encompasses an ample amount of opportunities for the growth of photoresist and photoresist ancillaries. The region has been noticed as one of the prominent markets for the utilization of photoresist and photoresist ancillaries. China is dominating the regional market, followed by other countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. These countries are experiencing rising demand from the semiconductors and ICs, LCDs, printed circuit boards, and others. Apart from its application in the semiconductors industry, photoresist and photoresist ancillaries are extensively utilized in the wearable devices, smart phones, and other electronic devices. The demand for smart phones and wearable devices has increased subsequently with the growth of the electronics industry, along with a shift in consumer living standards. This shift has propelled the growth of the market in the region

The List of Companies - Photoresist and Photoresist Ancillaries Market

  1. ALLRESIST GmbH
  2. DJ MicroLaminates, Inc.
  3. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  4. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
  5. JSR Corporation
  6. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
  7. Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd
  8. Micro Resist Technology GmbH
  9. Merck KGaA
  10. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

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