Market Overview:
The global epitaxial (epi) wafer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells across the globe. In addition, technological advancements in the field of microelectronics are also propelling the growth of this market. Based on type, the global epitaxial (epi) wafer market is segmented into 50mm to 100mm, 100mm to 150mm, and above 150mm segments. The 50mm to 100mmm segment is expected to account for a major share of this market during the forecast period owing to its low cost and high efficiency as compared with other types of epi wafers. By application, microelectronics industry accounted for a major share of this market in 2017 and is projected grow at a significant rate during 2018-2030 owing rising demand from various end-use industries such as automotive electronics, consumer electronics etcetera .
Product Definition:
Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer is a thin, semiconductor wafer that has been grown on top of a thicker, previously deposited wafer known as the substrate. The epitaxial layer is usually very thin, with a thickness of only a few micrometers. Epitaxial growth allows for the formation of high quality crystalline films with well-defined and uniform crystal orientations. This results in improved electronic and optical properties over those exhibited by films grown by other methods.
50mm to 100mm:
50mm to 100mm is a range of wafer thicknesses which are used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices. The 50 mm to 100 mm wafer thickness category includes both, single-crystal and multi-crystal (polycristalline) epitaxial wafers.
100mm to 150mm:
100mm to 150mm is a range of wafer thicknesses which are used in the epitaxial (epi) wafer market. Epitaxial (Epi)wafers are thin films grown on single crystal silicon(SCS), and their properties such as low-temperature operation, high electrical performance, high switching speed and large memory can be utilized for various applications including MEMS devices, opto-electronic devices or integrated circuits.
Application Insights:
The microelectronics industry accounted for the largest share in 2015 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. Growing demand for epitaxial wafer from microelectronics industry is attributed to increasing product utilization in various applications such as integrated circuits, photovoltaic cells, photonics components and other electronic devices.
Epitaxial (epi) wafers are widely used in solar cell manufacturing due to their high efficiency at low costs. The growing popularity of solar energy among residential and commercial buildings has increased the demand for these products resulting in a higher market share of this application segment. In addition, growing awareness regarding renewable energy sources coupled with rising government support & initiatives towards adoption of clean energy sources is expected to propel growth over the forecast period.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth of this region can be attributed to increasing investments in microelectronics, photovoltaics, and photonics industries. In addition, favorable government policies promoting research & development activities are anticipated to drive industry expansion over the coming years.
The European market for epi wafers is expected witness significant growth due to growing demand from microelectronics industry as a result of technological advancements coupled with high manufacturing volume per year for these products. Moreover, presence of major players such as GALILEO Semiconductor Ltd., Infineon technologies along with key Epitaxial Wafer Manufacturing (EWM) facilities would also help boost regional growth over the next eight years.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for semiconductor devices from the consumer electronics and telecommunications sectors
- Proliferation of 3D-NAND flash memory technology
- Growing demand for miniaturized and energy-efficient electronic devices
- Rising number of fabless companies and IDMs outsourcing their wafer fabrication needs
- Emergence of new applications such as MEMS, power ICs, and optoelectronics
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Research Report
By Type
50mm to 100mm, 100mm to 150mm, Above 150mm
By Application
Microelectronics Industry, Photovoltaics Industry, Photonics Industry, Others
By Companies
Applied Materials, GlobalWafers, ASM International, EpiWorks, Jenoptik, Topsil Semiconductor Materials, SunEdison Semiconductor, Hitachi Kokusai Electric, Tokyo Electron, Nichia, Applied Materials, Aixtron Se, Lam Research, Canon Anelva, IQE, Veeco Instruments
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
202
Number of Tables & Figures
142
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Report Segments:
The global Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
50mm to 100mm, 100mm to 150mm, Above 150mm
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Microelectronics Industry, Photovoltaics Industry, Photonics Industry, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Applied Materials
- GlobalWafers
- ASM International
- EpiWorks
- Jenoptik
- Topsil Semiconductor Materials
- SunEdison Semiconductor
- Hitachi Kokusai Electric
- Tokyo Electron
- Nichia
- Applied Materials
- Aixtron Se
- Lam Research
- Canon Anelva
- IQE
- Veeco Instruments
Highlights of The Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- 50mm to 100mm
- 100mm to 150mm
- Above 150mm
- By Application:
- Microelectronics Industry
- Photovoltaics Industry
- Photonics Industry
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
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The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Epitaxial wafers are thin, solid sheets of semiconductor material that have been grown on a substrate. Epitaxial layers are very thin and can be easily damaged, so they must be handled with care.
Some of the key players operating in the epitaxial (epi) wafer market are Applied Materials, GlobalWafers, ASM International, EpiWorks, Jenoptik, Topsil Semiconductor Materials, SunEdison Semiconductor, Hitachi Kokusai Electric, Tokyo Electron, Nichia, Applied Materials, Aixtron Se, Lam Research, Canon Anelva, IQE, Veeco Instruments.
The epitaxial (epi) wafer market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Overview 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Market Taxonomy 4.1.2 Market Definition 4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth 4.2 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Dynamics 4.2.1 Market Drivers 4.2.2 Market Restraints 4.2.3 Market Opportunity 4.3 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market - Supply Chain Analysis 4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers 4.3.2 List of Key Distributors 4.3.3 List of Key Consumers 4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 4.4.3 Threat of Substitution 4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants 4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry 4.5 Global Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028 4.5.1 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth 4.5.2 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 50mm to 100mm
5.2.2 100mm to 150mm
5.2.3 Above 150mm
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Microelectronics Industry
6.2.2 Photovoltaics Industry
6.2.3 Photonics Industry
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 50mm to 100mm
9.6.2 100mm to 150mm
9.6.3 Above 150mm
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Microelectronics Industry
9.10.2 Photovoltaics Industry
9.10.3 Photonics Industry
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 50mm to 100mm
10.6.2 100mm to 150mm
10.6.3 Above 150mm
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Microelectronics Industry
10.10.2 Photovoltaics Industry
10.10.3 Photonics Industry
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 50mm to 100mm
11.6.2 100mm to 150mm
11.6.3 Above 150mm
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Microelectronics Industry
11.10.2 Photovoltaics Industry
11.10.3 Photonics Industry
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 50mm to 100mm
12.6.2 100mm to 150mm
12.6.3 Above 150mm
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Microelectronics Industry
12.10.2 Photovoltaics Industry
12.10.3 Photonics Industry
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 50mm to 100mm
13.6.2 100mm to 150mm
13.6.3 Above 150mm
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Microelectronics Industry
13.10.2 Photovoltaics Industry
13.10.3 Photonics Industry
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Epitaxial (Epi) Wafer Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Applied Materials
14.3.2 GlobalWafers
14.3.3 ASM International
14.3.4 EpiWorks
14.3.5 Jenoptik
14.3.6 Topsil Semiconductor Materials
14.3.7 SunEdison Semiconductor
14.3.8 Hitachi Kokusai Electric
14.3.9 Tokyo Electron
14.3.10 Nichia
14.3.11 Applied Materials
14.3.12 Aixtron Se
14.3.13 Lam Research
14.3.14 Canon Anelva
14.3.15 IQE
14.3.16 Veeco Instruments