Semiconductor Stepper Systems Market Expected to Reach $45 Billion by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Semiconductor Stepper Systems Market," The Semiconductor Stepper Systems Market Size was valued at $18.2 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $45 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2022 to 2031. 

Commonly the different types of semiconductor stepper systems available in the market are extreme ultraviolet (EUV), and deep ultraviolet (DUV). Out of these, the deep ultraviolet (DUV) segment accounted for the highest market share in 2021, owing to its relatively cheaper price, and vast usability. Further, the micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) segment under the application registered a higher revenue in 2021, owing to its wide-scale adoption. In addition, the market is analyzed between the OEMs, and aftermarket businesses of semiconductor stepper systems. The market is mainly driven by the growing market for semiconductor manufacturing, an increase in technological innovation in the electronics industry, and the rising adoption of steppers in the photolithography process. However, the high cost of semiconductor manufacturing equipment constraints the semiconductor stepper systems market growth.

Region wise, the semiconductor stepper systems market share is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2021, Asia-Pacific dominated the global semiconductor stepper systems market, in terms of revenue. Moreover, the market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow with the highest CAGR, attributed to the growing demand for semiconductors in the region.

Furthermore, on the basis of business, the aftermarket segment is anticipated to grow rapidly during the forecast period, owing to the relatively cheaper equipment offered by the aftermarket business. semiconductor stepper systems market forecast analysis

Key players in the market offer a wide range of products and services to sustain the harsh competition in the market. In addition, business expansion is also playing a major role in driving the growth of the market. For instance, in April 2022, Intel a leader in semiconductor manufacturing installed the first ASML EUV lithography system for high-performance chip manufacturing in Ireland.

This expansion will help the company to gain more customers and will also help Europe in achieving self-sufficiency for semiconductors.

However, various businesses in the semiconductor stepper systems market had to stop their business in countries such as Canada, the U.S., China, and countries in Europe, during the pandemic lockdown. This break directly impacted the sales of companies involved in semiconductor stepper systems manufacturing. In addition, the lack of manpower and raw materials constricted the supply of raw materials for manufacturing various semiconductor stepper systems equipment; and negatively influenced the growth of the market for a short period. In addition, the shortage of raw materials also LED to the global shortage of semiconductors. However, after two years of the COVID-19 outbreak and the introduction of vaccinations, the severity of the pandemic has significantly reduced and key players in the market are recovering rapidly. In addition, the global shortage of semiconductors caused by COVID-19 has forced countries across the world to develop their domestic semiconductor industry. This is expected to increase the semiconductor stepper systems market growth.

In Asia, Japan’s high-tech robotics and medical equipment manufacturing industry makes it a major market for semiconductors. In addition, it also contributes considerably to the production of semiconductors in the world. The government is investing heavily in its domestic semiconductor industry. For instance, in November 2021, the Japanese government approved a $5.4 billion package for the semiconductor industry, including a $2.8 billion subsidy for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) new foundry in Kumamoto city of Japan. Such factors are expected to drive the growth of the semiconductor stepper systems market.

Key Findings Of The Study

• The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging semiconductor stepper systems market trends and dynamics. 
• By type, the deep ultraviolet (DUV) segment dominated the semiconductor stepper systems market, in terms of revenue in 2021 and the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
• By application, the micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) segment registered higher revenue in 2021.
• By business, the aftermarket segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
• Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest growth rate in the coming years.
• The key players within the semiconductor stepper systems are profiled in this report, and their strategies are analyzed thoroughly, which help understand competitive outlook of the semiconductor stepper systems industry.
• The report provides an extensive analysis of the current trends and emerging semiconductor stepper systems market opportunities. 
• In-depth semiconductor stepper systems market analysis is conducted by constructing estimations for the key segments between 2022 and 2031.