Global EUV Lithography Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

EUV Lithography Market Analysis and Size

Extreme UV lithography refers to a next-generation lithography technology that utilizes smallest wavelength for creating circuits with small features and tends to obtain an output with better resolution. The technology assists in printing complex patterns that generally highlight integrated circuits onto semiconductor wafers. EUV lithography (EUVL) is considered one of the leading next-generation lithography (NGL) technologies.

Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the global EUV lithography market which was USD 9,378.50 million in 2023, is likely to reach USD 40,595.5 million by 2031, and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 20.10% during the forecast period. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

The EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography is defined as the market that encompasses the technology, equipment, and materials used for a specific advanced semiconductor manufacturing process known as EUV lithography. EUV lithography is a critical technology used in the semiconductor industry to create extremely small and precise features on semiconductor wafers, enabling the production of advanced microchips and integrated circuits.

Global EUV Lithography Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Demand for Data Centers

The escalating demand for data centers has emerged as a significant driver for the global extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography market. The exponential growth in digitalization, cloud computing, and data-driven technologies, there's an unprecedented need for higher computational power and storage capacity. EUV lithography, known for its ability to achieve finer chip designs and intricate patterns essential for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, plays a pivotal role in catering to this demand. As data centers evolve to handle vast amounts of data, there's a parallel need for more powerful and efficient semiconductor chips. EUV lithography offers superior capabilities in producing these high-performance chips, enabling enhanced processing power, reduced power consumption, and compact design elements. The increasing reliance on data centers for diverse applications is, therefore, propelling the adoption of EUV lithography technology, positioning it as a crucial enabler in meeting the ever-growing demands of the data-centric landscape.

• Growing demand in automotive industry

The surging demand within the automotive industry stands as a significant driver for the global extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography market. With automotive manufacturers pushing boundaries to introduce cutting-edge technologies in vehicles, the need for highly sophisticated semiconductor chips has intensified. EUV lithography's unique capability to produce smaller, intricate chip designs is critical in meeting these demands. It allows for the creation of high-resolution semiconductor components, ensuring improved performance, enhanced safety features, and increased efficiency in automotive systems. As the automotive sector continues its rapid technological evolution, the role of EUV lithography in manufacturing the next generation of smart, efficient, and high-performance vehicles becomes increasingly pivotal.

• Rising government investments

The global extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography market is witnessing a significant boost due to rising government investments in semiconductor manufacturing and research. The support extends to funding for EUV lithography advancements specifically, acknowledging its crucial role in advancing semiconductor miniaturization and supporting the production of high-performance chips for diverse applications. These investments aim to accelerate the adoption of EUV lithography, enabling manufacturers to produce more sophisticated and high-density semiconductor chips, fueling innovation across various sectors, and strengthening a nation's technological competitiveness on the global stage.

Opportunity

• Increasing Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

EUV lithography enables the production of smaller and more advanced semiconductor devices, leading to increased computing power and efficiency. As technology nodes shrink, there is a growing need for EUV lithography to keep up with these demands. This can create a huge opportunity for market growth.

Restraints

• High Cost of Implementation

EUV lithography systems are incredibly expensive, costing upwards of $100 million per unit. This high upfront cost makes it difficult for smaller semiconductor manufacturers or foundries to adopt the technology. The high cost is primarily due to the complexity of the systems and the limited number of suppliers.

Challenges

• Limited Supply of EUV Sources

EUV light sources are essential components of EUV lithography systems, generating the short-wavelength light required for precise patterning. Currently, only a handful of companies can produce EUV light sources, and their supply is limited. This limited supply can constrain the overall growth of the EUV lithography market.

This EUV lithography market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the EUV lithography market contact the Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you make an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Developments

• In March 2022, Canon Inc. announced the launch of its Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) system, the FPA-1200NZ2C. This new system is capable of producing semiconductors at a 5-nanometer (nm) process, which is the most advanced chipmaking technology currently available. EUV lithography is essential for the production of the most powerful and efficient semiconductors, which are used in a variety of devices, including smartphones, laptops
• In March 2022, Intel announced that it had begun high-volume production using EUV lithography machines at its USD 18.5 billion plant in Ireland. This marked a significant milestone for Intel, as it demonstrated the company's ability to manufacture advanced chips using EUV technology at scale

Global EUV Lithography Market Scope

The EUV lithography market is segmented on the basis of light source, equipment, and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Light Source

• Laser Produced Plasmas (LPP)
• Vacuum Sparks
• Gas Discharge

Equipment

• Light Source
• Optics
• Mask
• Others

End User

• Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM)
• Memory
• Foundry
• Others

Global EUV Lithography Market Region Analysis/Insights

The EUV lithography market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, light source, equipment and end user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the EUV lithography market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, rest of South America, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, and rest of the Middle East and Africa.

North America is expected to dominate the market because some of the world's leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers, including ASML, are based in North America. ASML, a Dutch company, has a substantial presence in the U.S. and is a key player in the EUV lithography equipment market. Its research and development activities and production facilities in the U.S. contribute to the region's leadership in EUV lithography.

Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the market due to Asia-Pacific region, particularly countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, and China, has experienced significant growth in the semiconductor industry. Many leading semiconductor manufacturers and foundries are based in this region. As the demand for smaller, more advanced semiconductor devices has increased, so has the adoption of EUV lithography technology to meet these demands.

The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and Porter’s five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and the challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the region data.   

Competitive Landscape and Global EUV Lithography Market Share Analysis

The EUV lithography market competitive landscape provides details of competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the EUV lithography market.

Some of the major players operating in the EUV lithography market are:

• Cannon Inc. (Japan)
• ASML (Netherlands)
• Nuflare Technology Inc. (Japan)
• SAMSUNG (South Korea)
• Intel Corporation (U.S.)
• Nikon Corporation (Japan)
• SUSS Microtec SE (Germany)
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan)
• Ultratech Inc. (U.S.)
• Vistec Electron Beam GmbH (Germany)
• Zeiss International (Germany)
• Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (Japan)
• Toshiba India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Global Foundries (U.S.)

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