Semiconductor Filter Market Report

Market Insights

“The global semiconductor filter market size was US$ 1.4 billion in 2023 and is likely to grow at a healthy CAGR of 5.9% in the long run to reach US$ 2.1 billion in 2030.”

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A semiconductor filter is used in equipment and cleanrooms to remove contaminants, particles, and impurities from liquids and gases, which is necessary for achieving precise and reliable manufacturing processes. Effective filtration offers improved product quality and reliability, increases manufacturing yields, and reduces equipment maintenance and downtime. 

Usually, cleanroom filters have a shelf life of 1-2 years, whereas equipment filter has a comparatively higher shelf life than cleanrooms due to their usage in the micro containment-controlled environment.

The semiconductor filter market experienced robust growth in 2020 owing to an exceptional increase in semiconductor equipment sales (19% increase in semiconductor equipment sales in 2020 as per SEMI Org).  The market experienced healthy growth in 2021 and 2022. However, in 2023, the market experienced a slow growth owing to the decline in sales of semiconductor equipment in 2023 (~1% decline in semiconductor equipment in 2023, as per SEMI Org).

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:

A few strategic alliances including M&As, JVs, etc. have been performed over the past few years:

• In 2019, Entegris acquired Hangzhou Anow Microfiltration Co., Ltd. (provides filtration to various industries including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and medical) for approx. US$ 73 million in cash. The acquisition offers Entegris additional infrastructure in Asia to manufacture filtration products.
• In 2017, Entegris acquired the MicroElectronics Filtration Product Line from W. L. Gore & Associates for an asset purchase for approx. US$ 20 million. The acquisition enhanced Entegris’s portfolio of advanced liquid filtration solutions.

Segments' Analysis

Application Trends

“Equipment is the most dominant application and is expected to maintain its lead during the forecast period.”

• Based on the application type, the semiconductor filter market is segmented into cleanroom and equipment.
• Equipment filter is used to eliminate foreign particles at any stage of the manufacturing process that can result in defective devices, yield losses, or compromise device performance. These filters are used in various manufacturing processes, such as photolithography, cleaning/etching, deposition, CMP, etc.
• Photolithography is expected to remain dominant and likely to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period.
• Airborne molecular contamination (AMC) filters are used for cleanroom applications.

Product Trends

“Cartridge is the dominant product of the market, and it is also likely to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period.”

• Based on the product type, the semiconductor filter market is segmented into cartridge, capsule, and rectangular boxes.
• Cartridge filters are widely used for semiconductor fabrication (in equipment), but they are not used for cleanroom applications.
• Capsule filters are the second dominant product type, and it is also used for semiconductor fabrication, such as CMP, etching, and photolithography. They are also not used for cleanroom applications.
• Rectangular box filters which are AMC filters are used for cleanroom applications only.

Medium Trends

“Liquid is expected to remain dominant and faster-growing during the forecast period.”

• Based on the medium type, the semiconductor filter market is segmented into liquid and gas.
• In the photolithography and cleaning/etching process, liquid filters ensure the unavailability of the containments from the liquid, solvents, and chemicals used in the process.
• CMP requires highly pure slurry to achieve the desired smoothness on the semiconductor’s surface. Liquid filters play a major role in maintaining the purity of the slurry.
• Both equipment and cleanroom applications have filters for gas medium.

Media Trends

“PTFE Membrane is the widely used media of the semiconductor filter and is likely to remain dominant in the foreseeable future.”

• Based on the media type, the semiconductor filter market is segmented into PTFE membranes and others.
• Resistant to a wide range of chemicals, high purity, hydrophobicity, thermal stability, and high flow rates are some advantages of PTFE membranes which make them the preferred media material for semiconductor filters.
• Other materials include stainless steel, nickel, polypropylene, polyethylene, cellulose, etc.

Regional Insights

“Asia-Pacific is the dominant region and is likely to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period.”

• In terms of region, the semiconductor filter market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World.
• China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea are manufacturing hubs for the leading semiconductor fabricators. Samsung Electronics, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), SK Hynix, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), etc. are key players based in the region. Increasing government investment in the semiconductor industry and a huge focus on cutting-edge technology and innovation are some other factors driving the region’s market.
• North America also has subsequent demand owing to the presence of key semiconductor fabricators, such as Intel Corporation, Global Foundries, and Texas Instruments, Inc.

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Key Players

The market is moderately concentrated with the presence of more than 20 players. Some of the leading players only provide filters for cleanroom applications, such as Exyte Technology and Yesiang Enterprise. However, some players offer filters for both, equipment and cleanroom applications, such as Entegris. Players also manufacture filters as per the customer’s application requirement.

 The following are the key players in the semiconductor filter market (Based on Dominance)

• Entegris
• Danaher Corporation (Pall Corporation)
• Yesiang Enterprise Co., Ltd.
• Camfil
• 3M
• Exyte Technology GmbH
• Parker Hannifin Corporation
• Donaldson Company, Inc.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Report Features

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What deliverables will you get in this report?

The semiconductor filter market is segmented into the following categories:

By Application Type

• Cleanroom
• Equipment
  • Photolithography (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Cleaning/Etching (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Deposition (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • CMP (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Product Type

• Cartridge
• Capsule
• Rectangular Box

By Medium Type

• Liquid
• Gas

By Media Type

• PTFE Membrane
• Others

By End-Use Type

• OE
• Aftermarket

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA and Rest of North America)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, Netherlands, The UK, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

Research Methodology

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