electronic chemicals Market

The electronic chemicals market size was valued at US$ 46,358.95 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 76,383.14 million by 2030; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.4% from 2022 to 2030.

The electronics industry utilizes a wide range of specialty chemicals such as CMP slurries, solvents, surfactants, photoresist chemicals, wet chemicals, and acids for the manufacturing of electronic components and products, including silicon wafers, printed circuit boards, and integrated circuits. Electronic components are used in many industries, such as automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunication, and energy storage systems. The growing consumption of integrated circuits and development in the semiconductor industry, supported by government policies is boosting the global electronics industry, subsequently driving the electronic chemicals market. The global electronic chemicals market size is likely to surge by 2030 owing to the emerging applications in renewable energy.

Major factors driving the market growth are the expanding semiconductor industry and rising demand for flat-panel displays. The semiconductor industry is witnessing considerable growth owing to the increasing demand for electronic devices and the proliferation of emerging applications such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and automotive electronics. As a result of continuous innovation, semiconductor technology has evolved rapidly in the past few years, enabling the development of small, fast, and energy-efficient chips with better processing capabilities. Furthermore, the growing focus on technological advancements in semiconductor manufacturing contributes significantly to the electronic chemicals market growth. Additionally, flat-panel displays such as liquid crystal displays, organic light-emitting diode displays, and microLED displays require sophisticated manufacturing processes that rely on electronic chemicals. These chemicals are used for cleaning, patterning, coating, encapsulation, and surface treatment steps to fabricate various layers and components of flat-panel displays. Cleaning agents such as solvents, surfactants, and etchants are used to remove contaminants, particles, and residues from glass substrates and semiconductor layers. Thus, the automotive industry is contributing to the growing electronic chemicals market size.

Based on product type, the market is segmented into CMP slurries, photoresist chemicals, wet chemicals, acids, and others. The wet chemicals segment accounts for the largest electronic chemicals market share. Wet chemicals encompass a wide range of solutions and formulations tailored to specific applications, including cleaning, etching, stripping, and surface modification processes. One of the primary uses of wet chemicals is wafer cleaning, where they remove contaminants, residues, and particles from semiconductor surfaces to ensure optimal device performance and reliability. Cleaning solutions may include acids, bases, organic solvents, surfactants, and chelating agents, carefully formulated to target specific contaminants while minimizing damage to sensitive materials. Etching is another essential process facilitated by wet chemicals, whereby materials are selectively removed from semiconductor substrates to create intricate patterns and features.

In 2022, Asia Pacific held a significant electronic chemicals market share. Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing in Asia Pacific has been a major driver for global trade. Asia Pacific is a global hub for the production and export of technical consumer goods-including consumer electronics such as laptops, desktops, cellphones, radio sets, sound systems, and televisions-and other essential electronic parts and domestic appliances. The increase in the number of on-fleet vehicles in Asian countries such as China, India, and South Korea is propelling the demand for printed circuit boards (PCB)s and semiconductors. China is one of the high-skilled manufacturing hubs.

Fujifilm Holding Corp, Solvay SA, BASF SE, Linde Plc, Honeywell International Inc, Songwon Industrial Co Ltd, Hitachi High-Tech Corp, RBP Chemical Technology Inc, PVS Chemical Solutions Inc, and Esprix Technologies LP are among the prominent players profiled in the electronic chemicals market report. In addition, several other players have been studied and analyzed during the study to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem. The electronic chemicals market report also includes company positioning and concentration to evaluate the performance of competitors/players in the market.

The overall global electronic chemicals market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain more analytical insights into the topic. Participants in this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronic chemicals market.