Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on the Silicon Wafer Market, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, growth drivers, and future projections
Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Market Overview
The global semiconductor silicon wafer market is projected to grow from USD 14.46 billion in 2025 to USD 17.44 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.82% during the forecast period. This growth is fueled by the increasing demand for electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and IoT devices, which necessitate advanced semiconductor components.
Silicon wafers serve as the foundational substrate for manufacturing integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices. The market’s expansion is further supported by technological advancements, such as smaller transistor sizes and higher integration, and the expansion of 5G technology.
Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Market Key Trends
Shift Towards Larger Wafer Sizes
The market is witnessing a transition towards larger wafer sizes, particularly 300 mm wafers, which currently accounts for the majority share of the market. Larger diameters allow more chips to be processed simultaneously, increasing production efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs.
Growth in Automotive Semiconductor Demand
The increasing integration of electronics in vehicles such as sensors, infotainment systems, and electric vehicle components is driving higher demand for semiconductor wafers. As the automotive industry moves toward electric and autonomous vehicles, the need for reliable and high-performance chips is rising steadily.
Rising Demand from the Consumer Electronics Sector
The growing use of smartphones, laptops, wearables, and smart home devices is driving consistent demand for semiconductor silicon wafers. As these devices become more advanced and compact, the need for smaller, more powerful chips—built on high-quality wafers—continues to grow, making consumer electronics a key driver of the market.
Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Market Segmentation:
By Diameter
- Less than 150 mm
- 200 mm
- 300 mm and above (450 mm, etc.)
By Product
- Logic
- Memory
- Analog
- Other Products
By Application
- Consumer Electronics
- Mobile/Smartphones
- Desktop, Notebook, and Server PCs
- Industrial
- Telecommunication
- Automotive
- Other Applications
By Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Australia and New Zealand
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Key Players
Shin-Etsu Handotai
A leading global manufacturer of silicon wafers, Shin-Etsu Handotai supplies advanced materials for a wide range of semiconductor applications.
Siltronic AG
Based in Germany, Siltronic AG specializes in ultrapure silicon wafers and serves major semiconductor device manufacturers worldwide.
SUMCO Corporation
Headquartered in Japan, SUMCO is a key player in producing high-quality silicon wafers, with a strong focus on technological precision and quality control.
SK Siltron Co. Ltd
A South Korean company known for its silicon wafer production, SK Siltron serves both domestic and global semiconductor markets.
GlobalWafers Co. Ltd
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers is one of the world’s top suppliers of silicon wafers, offering a wide product range for logic, memory, and other devices
Conclusion
The semiconductor silicon wafer market is poised for steady growth, driven by the increasing demand for electronic devices and advancements in technology. The shift towards larger wafer sizes and advanced semiconductor nodes reflects the industry’s focus on efficiency and performance. With Asia-Pacific leading the market, supported by strong manufacturing capabilities
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