Photoresist Process Chemicals Market Size, Share, and Analysis by 2028

The photoresist process chemicals market was valued at US$ 3,665.31 million in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during 2020–2028 to reach US$ 5,495.02 million by 2028.

In 2019, Asia Pacific contributed to the largest share in the global photoresist process chemicals market. Asia Pacific is also expected to be the fastest-growing market for photoresist process chemicals in the coming years. Asia Pacific  is the largest continent in the world and is known for its expanded market of chemical products.  The region has been noticed as one of the prominent markets for the utilization of photoresist and photoresist ancillaries; thus, it offers lucrative opportunities for the market growth. China is dominating the regional market, followed by Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. These countries are experiencing rising demand from the semiconductors and ICs, LCDs, printed circuit boards, and other manufacturers. Photoresist process chemicals are extensively utilized in the manufacturing of photoresist, which are further used in wearable devices, smartphones, and other electronic devices. Along with a shift in consumer living standards, the demand for smartphones and wearable devices has increased subsequently with the growth of the electronics industry. This shift has propelled the growth of the photoresist process chemicals market in the region.

The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. In addition, the global travel bans imposed by countries in Europe, Asia, and North America are hindering the business collaborations and partnerships opportunities. All these factors are hampering the chemicals & materials industry, which is restraining the growth of photoresist process chemicals market.

Photoresist Process Chemicals Market: Strategic Insights

Market Insights

Growth of Semiconductor Industry

Recent technological advancements have increased the importance of semiconductors across various industry verticals. From being a major component of consumer electronics and peripherals, they have also been witnessing a rise in demand from the automotive sector in recent years. After witnessing a decline in sales numbers in 2019, the semiconductor industry reported positive revenue growth in 2019 despite the troubles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that brought the world economy to a halt.

Moreover, semiconductors are an integral unit to the technology around us and they reinforce the technological innovations. They provide the essential technologies to the gadgets of everyday use such as televisions, computers, and mobile devices. Photoresist process chemicals are used in semiconductor manufacturing for photolithography. Photolithography has been the major driver in the quest to achieve maximum size reduction of gadgets and devices. Owing to this, Photoresist process chemicals have also been witnessing a surge in demand across the globe. Some companies have also made plans to expand their production of photoresists in order to meet the growing demand from the semiconductor industry. For example, in February 2021, Sumitomo Chemical announced the expansion of their production capacity for photoresists for advanced semiconductor processes, including argon fluoride (ArF) immersion and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, by installing new production lines in its Osaka Works (Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan). The company plans to commence operations by 2022.

Product Type Insights

Based on product type, the global photoresist process chemicals market is segmented into solvents, binders, sensitizer, and others. The solvents segment led the market with the largest share in 2019. A photoresist is also known as a resist, and it is a light-sensitive application utilized in several processes, such as photolithography & photoengraving, mainly to create a patterned coating on a surface.

Application Insights

Based on application, the global photoresist process chemicals market is segmented into microelectronics, printed circuit boards, and others. In 2019, microelectronics segment accounted for the largest share of the market. The microelectronics devices consists of micro semiconductor devices, transistors, capacitors, resistors, and active chip. They are widely used in consumer electronics appliances such as smartphones, music players, and household appliances as well as in other industrial processes. Photoresist solvent, sensitizers, polymers, and other chemicals are used for this purpose. Growing applications in medical, automotive, and electronic industries has raised the demand for microelectronic components, which supports the growth of photoresist process chemicals market.

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.; Tokuyama Corporation; Dupont; Integrated Micro Materials; Allresist Gmbh; Microchemicals Gmbh; Dischem Inc; ENF TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd; and Prolyx Microelectronics Private Limited are among the major market players operating in the photoresist process chemicals market. These companies offer their products worldwide, which helps them in catering to a wider customer base. These major market players are highly focused on the development of high quality and innovative products to meet the customer’s requirements. Over the past few years, the companies operating in the market have realized the immense potential pertaining to the photoresist process chemicals market and were highly involved in strategies such as mergers & acquisition and product launch. For instance, in 2019, Photoresist Stripper SVD and SH5 were launched by Microchemicals Gmbh. These strippers efficiently remove layers of photoresists from inorganic substrates such as silicon, glass, and metals.

Report Spotlights

• Progressive industry trends in the global photoresist process chemicals market to help players develop effective long-term strategies
• Business growth strategies adopted by developed and developing markets
• Quantitative analysis of the global photoresist process chemicals market from 2018 to 2028
• Estimation of the demand for photoresist process chemicals across various industries
• PEST analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers operating in the industry to predict market growth
• Recent developments to understand the competitive market scenario and the demand for photoresist process chemicals
• Market trends and outlook coupled with factors driving and restraining the growth of the photoresist process chemicals market
• Decision-making process by understanding strategies that underpin commercial interest with regard to the global photoresist process chemicals market growth
• Photoresist process chemicals market size at various nodes of the market
• Detailed overview and segmentation of the global photoresist process chemicals market as well as its dynamics in the industry
• Photoresist process chemicals market size in various regions with promising growth opportunities

The regional trends and factors influencing the Photoresist Process Chemicals Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Photoresist Process Chemicals Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Photoresist Process Chemicals Market Report Scope

Photoresist Process Chemicals Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Photoresist Process Chemicals Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Photoresist Process Chemicals Market, by Product Type

• Solvents
• Binders
• Sensitizer
• Others

Photoresist Process Chemicals Market, by Application

• Microelectronics
• Printed Circuit Boards
• Others

Company Profiles

• Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.
• Tokuyama Corporation
• Dupont
• Integrated Micro Materials
• Allresist Gmbh
• Microchemicals Gmbh
• Dischem Inc
• ENF TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
• Prolyx Microelectronics Private Limited