Substrate-Like PCB Market Size & Growth | Report 2021 to 2028

Substrate-Like PCB Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Line/Space (25/25 and 30/30 µm, and Less than 25/25 µm), Inspection Technologies (Automated Optical Inspection, Direct Imaging, and Automated Optical Shaping), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Medical, Industrial, and Others)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00014544
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The substrate-like PCB market is projected to reach US$ 4,718.6 million by 2028 from US$ 1,494.9 million in 2021; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2021 to 2028.

The increasing demand for consumer electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, smart bands, fitness bands, and wearables, is driving the global substrate-like PCB market. The rising uptake of substrate-like PCB by various smartphone manufacturers, such as Apple and Samsung, and investment for product development by key players are supporting the growth of this market. For instance, in 2020, Apple launched two “iPhone SE 2” models in different sizes. These models use a 10-layer substrate-like PCB (SLP) manufactured by AT&S for their motherboard. Moreover, the use of robotics in the medical field in neurosurgery and bone-cutting operations is projected to create a massive opportunity for the PCB market players offering products for the healthcare sector. The rising adoption of SLP by smartphone companies due to the transition from 4G to 5G technology provides a massive opportunity for the growth of the substrate-like PCB market players. The expansion in 5G infrastructure is expected to increase the demand for PCBs and substrates for mainboards and modules in various end-user industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, medical, industrial, and telecommunications.

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Substrate-Like PCB Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 1,494.9 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 4,718.6 million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 17.8% from 2021 to 2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substrate-Like PCB Market

With the COVID-19 outbreak, substrate-like PCB production was discontinued abruptly in China from February 2020 to March 2020. North America is one of the most important regions for the adoption and growth of new technologies due to favorable government policies to boost innovation, the presence of a huge industrial base, and high purchasing power especially in developed countries such as the US and Canada. Hence, any impact on the growth of industries hampers the economic growth of the region. With the increasing number of cases in the US and disruptions in the global supply chain, the North American electronics industry is under immense pressure due to the lack of raw materials and low production.

Lucrative Regions in Substrate-Like PCB Market

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Market Insights – Substrate-Like PCB Market

Growing Adoption of Substrate-like PCB in Medical and Industrial Equipment Fuels Market Growth

As technologies advance, revealing new capabilities, the healthcare sector has started to use more PCBs. These components play a significant role in devices used for diagnostics, monitoring, treatments, etc. Smart medical devices are expected to give healthcare professionals more real-time data on their patients than ever before and operate with greater precision with the help of more precise sensors that are connected through IoT. Substrate-like PCBs are likely to find significant applications in CT and CAT scanners in the future. Moreover, the use of robotics in the medical field in neurosurgery and bone-cutting operations is projected to create a massive opportunity for the PCB market players offering products for the healthcare sector. 

Application-Based Insights

Based on application, the substrate-like PCB market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, medical, industrial, and others. The consumer electronics segment held the largest market share in 2021.

Players operating in the substrate-like PCB market are mainly focused on the development of advanced and efficient products.

  • In 2021, Samsung Electro Mechanic Co. Ltd. announced that it would invest a total of US$ 850 million in its Vietnamese production plant by 2023 to build production facilities and infrastructure for semiconductor package substrates. This is expected to enable the company to meet the rising demand for semiconductor substrates in the coming years.
  • In 2021, AT&S announced detailed information about its plan to invest in a state-of-the-art factory for IC substrates at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia. This development is expected to strengthen the company's position in the Southeast Asian market as a manufacturing hub.

The substrate-like PCB market is segmented on the basis of line/space, inspection technologies, application, and geography. Based on line/space, the market is segmented as 25/25 and 30/30 µm, and less than 25/25 µm. In 2021, the 25/25 and 30/30 µm segment led the substrate-like PCB market with a larger share. Based on inspection technology, the market is segmented as automated optical inspection, direct imaging, automated optical shaping. In 2021, the automated optical inspection segment led the substrate-like PCB market and accounted for the largest share. Based on application, the market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, medical, industrial, military, and others. In 2021, the consumer electronics segment held the largest share of the substrate-like PCB market. Geographically, the market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM). In 2021, APAC accounted for a significant share of the global market.

The key players operating in the global substrate-like PCB market and profiled in the market study include AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft; Compeq Co., Ltd.; DAEDUCK ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.; IBIDEN; KINSUS INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY CORP; Korea Circuit; SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS; TTM Technologies Inc.; Unimicron; Zhen Ding Tech. Group Technology Holding Limited.

Report Coverage
Report Coverage

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

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Line/Space, Inspection Technologies, Application

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

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

Country Scope
Country Scope

Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

Frequently Asked Questions


Which country dominated the APAC region substrate-like PCB market?

China held the largest share in Europe region. China will account for the majority of such cars sold in the next five years. For instance, in 2020, GM announced to equip all-new Cadillac models and most Buick and Chevrolet cars in China with 5G by 2022. Moreover, the popularity of AI and IoT in China has brought new development opportunities for consumer electronics manufacturers. Thus, the rising demand for advanced technologies in the consumer electronics and automotive industry will raise the requirement of semiconductors by various automotive, consumer electronics manufacturers and eventually drive the substrate like-PCB market.

Which region has dominated the substrate-like PCB market in 2021?

In 2021, APAC led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by North America and Europe. China is the leading country in APAC for substrate-like PCB market, and it is expected to rise rapidly over the projection period.

Which are the major companies operating in the substrate-like PCB market?

The major companies in substrate-like PCB includes Compaq Manufacturing Co. Ltd, DEADUCK Electronics, Ibiden Co.Ltd, Kinsus Interconnect Technology, Sumasung Electro-Mechanics Co.Ltd, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft, Zhen Ding Tech.Group Technology Holding Limited, Korea Cicuit, Unimicron technology Corp., TTM Technologies Inc. The ranking has been derived analysing multiple parameters such as annual revenue earned from substrate-like PCB portfolio, client base, geographic locations, R&D expenditure, brand image, and number of employees, among others. These companies are actively participating in developing substrate-like PCB for various applications.

Which application dominated the market in 2021?

The global substrate-like PCB market was dominated by consumer electronics segment accounted for the largest share in 2021 during the forecast period. Smartphones have progressed from 4G LTE to 5G, with RF front ends using up more space in 5G smartphones due to the complexity of Massive MIMO antenna arrangements. Furthermore, the amount of data processed by the 5G system will grow geometrically, increasing battery capacity requirements will rise the demand of substrate-like PCB in consumer electronic application.

What are key driving factors behind substrate-like PCB market growth?

The substrate-like PCB have been in use for several years worldwide, however, the technology has been experiencing immense demand in recent years. Surge in demand for substrates-like PCB in consumer electronics and automotive industry and increasing demand for miniaturization and modularization in consumer electronics industry are supporting the growth of substrate-like PCB market.

What are key market opportunities for substrate-like PCB market?

The rising adoption of SLP by smartphone players due to the transition from 4G to 5G technology provides a massive opportunity to the global substrate-like PCB market. The expansion in 5G infrastructure is expected to increase the demand for PCBs and substrates for mainboards and modules in various end-use industries, such as consumer electronics, automotive, medical, industrial, telecommunication, and others.

The List of Companies - Substrate-Like PCB Market

  1. AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft
  2. Compeq Co., Ltd
  3. DAEDUCK ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd
  4. IBIDEN
  5. KINSUS INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY CORP
  6. Korea Circuit
  7. SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS
  8. TTM Technologies Inc
  9. Unimicron
  10. Zhen Ding Tech. Group Technology Holding Limited

 

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  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

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  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

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