“Rising Adoption of Specialty Gases in Semiconductor Manufacturing to Support Asia-Pacific's Technological Sovereignty”
- One prominent trend in the Asia-Pacific specialty gas market is the increasing adoption of ultra-high purity gases in the semiconductor and electronics industry, driven by regional ambitions to strengthen domestic chip production and reduce dependency on Western supply chains.
- Specialty gases such as nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃), silane (SiH₄), and high-purity ammonia (NH₃) are critical in processes like etching, deposition, and wafer cleaning, making them indispensable for advanced node manufacturing.
For instance, countries like China, Taiwan, and South Korea are heavily investing in semiconductor fabrication facilities under programs such as China’s “Made in China 2025” and South Korea’s K-Semiconductor Strategy, which are expected to significantly increase demand for process-critical specialty gases to support 5nm and 3nm chip technologies.
This trend is accelerating the development of localized specialty gas supply chains, enhancing Asia-Pacific’s competitiveness in microelectronics, and fostering partnerships between gas producers and fabs to ensure purity, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
