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Global semiconductor and automation market growth

Overview

The global semiconductor and related device market is projected to reach approximately $941.1 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. This expansion is driven by surging demand for AI chips, high-performance computing, smart connected devices, and power semiconductors for electric vehicles. Key industry players include Samsung Electronics, TSMC, NVIDIA, Intel, and Qualcomm, with the Asia-Pacific region expected to hold the largest market share by 2025.

Within this sector, the semiconductor plating system market is forecasted to grow from $5.86 billion in 2025 to $7.83 billion by 2030, supported by advancements in 3D packaging. Additionally, the surface mount components (SMD) market is projected to grow from an estimated $6.4 billion in 2025 to approximately $115.39 billion by 2032. As manufacturing processes become more sophisticated, the semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment market is projected to reach an estimated $35.73 billion by 2032.

New data highlights specialized growth in high-precision technologies. The semiconductor laser marking machine market is expected to rise from $424 million in 2025 to $676 million by 2032, fueled by the need for traceability in AI processors and automotive electronics. Other expanding sectors include bionic fingertip tactile sensors for humanoid robotics and small piezoelectric objective lens positioning devices.

Furthermore, the semiconductor ceramics market is projected to reach $16.7 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2026. These ceramics provide essential functions such as contamination control and thermal management for AI chips and advanced packaging. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead this segment, accounting for 73.9% of revenue in 2025.

Entities

GlobalWafers · Samsung Electro-Mechanics · Vishay Intertechnology · Panasonic · ASML

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Semiconductor ceramics market projected to reach $16.7 billion by 2033

    The semiconductor ceramics market is forecast to grow at a 6.5% CAGR, reaching $16.7 billion by 2033, with the Asia-Pacific region leading market revenue.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Market Research Center forecasts growth in high-precision industrial technology markets

    Market Research Center reports significant growth projections through 2032 for semiconductor inspection, laser marking, bionic tactile sensors, and piezoelectric positioning devices.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Semiconductor market growth and rising wafer prices projected through 2027

    The semiconductor market is projected to grow significantly by 2027, driven by AI demand, while rising manufacturing costs and high utilization are putting upward pressure on silicon wafer prices.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Surface mount components market projected to reach $115 billion by 2032

    The global surface mount components market is forecast to reach $115.39 billion by 2032, driven by demand for miniaturization in 5G, AI, IoT, and automotive electronics.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Semiconductor and factory automation markets projected for significant growth through 2030s

    The semiconductor market is projected to hit $941.1 billion by 2030, while the factory automation market is expected to reach $502.66 million by 2035, driven by AI and smart manufacturing.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Semiconductor plating system market to reach $7.83 billion by 2030

    The semiconductor plating system market is forecast to reach $7.83 billion by 2030, driven by electric vehicle adoption, AI, and high-performance computing demand.

Sources

dreamnews.jp · ithome.com · news.cube-soft.jp · nihonsanki-shimbun.com · semimedia.cc · the-miyanichi.co.jp · theascent.com

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