Semiconductor Wafer Manufacturing Machine Market

The article discusses the projected growth of the global semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market for the period from 2022 to 2030. It highlights the expected increase in both volume and value, with Singapore leading in consumption and imports, and Japan dominating production and exports. Various trends in consumption, production, imports, and exports are analyzed in detail, providing insights into the key players and market dynamics in the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 12M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of -2.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $49.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

In 2022, consumption of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers decreased by -27.3% to 9.1M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a perceptible downturn. Global consumption peaked at 13M units in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

The global semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market value soared to $62.2B in 2022, surging by 129% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, recorded buoyant growth. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine consumption was Singapore (7.1M units), comprising approx. 78% of total volume. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine consumption in Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Malaysia (1.6M units), fourfold.

In Singapore, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +33.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

In value terms, Singapore ($51.7B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($150M).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore totaled +30.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine per capita consumption in Singapore amounted to +31.9%.

Production

World Production of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

In 2022, the amount of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers produced worldwide reached 3.4M units, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1.8%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 3.5M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production amounted to $12.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 16%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $12.8B. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

Japan (2.3M units) remains the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production in Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Singapore (604K units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Japan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (+0.8% per year) and South Korea (+0.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers decreased by -2.2% to 10M units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 10M units in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports soared to $4.2B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

Singapore was the main importer of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for 6.6M units, which was approx. 65% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (3.3M units), committing a 32% share of total imports.

Singapore was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers imports, with a CAGR of +79.1% from 2012 to 2022. Malaysia (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Singapore increased by +65 percentage points.

In value terms, Singapore ($681M) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers worldwide, comprising 16% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($178M), with a 4.3% share of global imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore stood at +17.6%.

Import Prices By Country

The average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine import price stood at $411 per unit in 2022, rising by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 84% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $787 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($103 per unit), while Malaysia totaled $55 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+16.2%).

Exports

World Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

In 2022, overseas shipments of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers increased by 253% to 4.5M units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 303%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports expanded slightly to $2.6B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

Japan (2.2M units) and Malaysia (1.7M units) prevails in exports structure, together constituting 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (365K units), generating an 8.2% share of total exports. Singapore (139K units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($1.3B) remains the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine supplier worldwide, comprising 50% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($216M), with an 8.3% share of global exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan stood at +3.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+14.0% per year) and Singapore (-15.8% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine export price amounted to $580 per unit, with a decrease of -70.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 94% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $4,477 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($592 per unit), while Malaysia ($8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (-11.2%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform