In 2018, the internet penetration rate reached 4.021 billion, up 7% year on year, while the number of social media users reached 3.196 billion, up 13% year on year, and the number of mobile phone users reached 5.135 billion, up 4% year on year. Furthermore, Asian businesses have improved electronic device production techniques, establishing the Asia-Pacific as the main hub for photomask market growth. All electronic devices contain semiconductors. And rising demand of electronics and semiconductors further enhances the requirement of photomask in the market.
