Global Semiconductor Metrology/Inspection Equipment Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Lithography Metrology, Wafer Inspection, Thin Film Metrology, and Other Process Control Systems.

By Technology ;

Optical and E-beam

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn249931199 Published Date: March, 2025 Updated Date: April, 2025

Introduction

Global Semiconductor Metrology/Inspection Equipment Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Semiconductor Metrology/Inspection Equipment Market was valued at USD 5,454.49 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 6,572.75 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.7%.

Semiconductor metrology and inspection play pivotal roles in managing the intricate semiconductor manufacturing process. With approximately 400 to 600 steps involved in manufacturing semiconductor wafers over one to two months, early detection of flaws is critical to avoid wasting efforts in subsequent stages. Implementing metrology and inspection procedures at key points ensures specific yield targets are met.

Hamamatsu underscores the importance of achieving high production yields to meet market demands for semiconductor wafers. Metrology and inspection are integral throughout the manufacturing process to ensure optimal quality and yield. Efficient characterization and measurement of thin films, line widths, and pattern flaws enable prompt issue resolution and minimize costly downtime. In semiconductor inspection, utilizing higher radiance UV light sources is essential for quicker inspections and more precise evaluation of patterns and thin films on wafers.

Semiconductor metrology provides detailed information on wafer physical properties, enabling adjustments to meet specific production parameters. This ensures the production of reliable, high-quality semiconductor devices while reducing waste, maintaining economic viability, and sustainability.

The semiconductor sector continuously pursues more compact integrated circuits with improved performance, driving advancements in manufacturing techniques. Accurate oversight of procedures has become crucial. With leading firms like TSMC, Infineon, Qualcomm, and Intel expanding chip production investments, the demand for metrology equipment and services is expected to rise in the back-end process.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Technology
    3. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Semiconductor Metrology/Inspection Equipment Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Demand for Advanced Semiconductor Devices
        2. Growing Focus on Miniaturization
        3. Rising Adoption of Emerging Technologies
      2. Restraints
        1. High Cost of Equipment
        2. Complexity of Operation
      3. Opportunities
        1. Growing Demand from Asia Pacific
        2. Advancements in Technology
        3. Integration with Artificial Intelligence
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry

  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Semiconductor Metrology/Inspection Equipment Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Lithography Metrology
      2. Wafer Inspection
      3. Thin Film Metrology
      4. Other Process Control Systems
    2. Global Semiconductor Metrology/Inspection Equipment Market,By Technology , 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Optical
      2. E-beam
    3. Global Semiconductor Metrology/Inspection Equipment Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
      3. Rest of Europe
        1. Asia Pacific
        2. Japan
        3. China
        4. India
        5. Australia & New Zealand
        6. South Korea
        7. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        8. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. KLA Corporation
      2. Applied Materials Inc
      3. Onto Innovation Inc
      4. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
      5. Hitachi Hi-Technologies Corporation
      6. Nova Measuring Instruments
      7. ASML Holding NV
      8. Lasertec Corporation
      9. JEOL Ltd
      10. Nikon Metrology NV
      11. Camtek Limited
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market