Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Etch Equipment Market Size

APAC Semiconductor Etch Equipment Market Analysis

The Asia-Pacific semiconductor etch equipment market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.42% during the forecast period (2022-2027). The growing adoption of smart electronic devices across this region is one of the key reasons fuelling the growth of the semiconductor etch equipment market in the region.

• Automotive applications and the integration of IoT, AI, & connected devices across multiple end-use verticals will likely increase the demand for various types of semiconductors. The region has many semiconductors manufacturing companies with the latest technologies. By this, Asia-Pacific has become a worldwide manufacturing powerhouse for semiconductor Etch Equipment. For instance, China is moving significantly closer to self-reliance in 7nm chip production. China has made breakthroughs in its 7nm chip-making process, reportedly developing tools and know-how for several segments of the manufacturing process amid efforts to reduce reliance on foreign equipment and material vendors.
• Various countries in this region are focused on encouraging semiconductor etch equipment manufacturing through government policies offering tax breaks, money, subsidies, and other forms of assistance. Made in China 2025 and make in India programs promote manufacturing and other high-tech businesses in the region. For instance, according to the government, the Indian semiconductor sector, which is presently valued at USD 15 billion, is predicted to grow to USD 63 billion by 2026. Through governmental intervention in the manufacturing of semiconductors and the peripheral sector, India will become a lead country in global semiconductor supply chains. The government invites companies from all over the world to explore establishing facilities in the country.
• The new semiconductor acts in North America and Europe to manufacture the chips in their regions, creating a break in the growth of the semiconductor and allied sectors in the APAC region. Being a major manufacturing region and a global supplier of semiconductor chips, Asia-Pacific faces challenges in terms of business loss. For instance, Canada has announced that two of China's largest telecom equipment manufacturers, Huawei and ZTE, will be prohibited from working on its 5G phone networks. This business loss will negatively impact the Semiconductor Etch Equipment market in the region.
• COVID-19 has negatively influenced the market, causing supply chain and production disruptions in the semiconductor industry. The impact on semiconductor etch equipment makers was particularly severe because of labor shortages. Several companies in the semiconductor supply chain worldwide were forced to reduce or even discontinue operations during the pandemic. A large supply chain gap resulted from the sector's substantial deficit and rising demand.