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Silicon Wafers Market By Wafer Type (Polished Wafers, Epitaxial Wafers, Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) Wafers, Others), By Doping Type (Doped Wafers, Un-doped (Intrinsic Type) Wafers), By Wafer Size (150 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm, 450 mm), By End-user (Consumer Electronics, Solar Cells, Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Others (Medical Devices, Robotics, etc.)) – Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Analysis, 2019 – 2027

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Key Market Insights

Growing electric cars market expected to drive the market growth in the forecasted period

The rapid development in the integration of the semiconductor industry has a high demand for silicon wafer, as a basic material for producing ICs. The exponential growth of consumer electronics products such as smartphones, tablets, and smart wearable are the end products where ICs are assembled. This industry has kept the demand high for silicon wafers. A silicon wafer is a thin slice of crystalline silicon that is majorly used in our electronics products. Its natural abundance and semiconductor properties like neither too strong conductor and nor strong insulator of electricity made it the preferred choice of the semiconductor industry; compare to its competitor semiconductors like germanium for making wafers.

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Secondly, there is a growing demand for electric cars across the world. Rising petroleum prices and its ill-impact on the environment have influenced the buyer to go for electric cars. Moreover, governments and NGOs are also forcing the automobile-makers to switch-to-electric for reducing air pollution. Governments are also supporting the automotive industry as well as buyers by providing subsidy. Supplementarily, technological advancement in self-driving cars where several chips such as LiDAR, radar, camera and other sensors that can sense the surrounding environment are assembled into the system. Major automotive companies like Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, Nissan, Baidu, and Google are continually investing in driverless car development, considering the market potential in the long run. Either the electric car or driver-less car, silicon wafer-based chips, ICs, and sensors are the most important component to run the vehicle.

This new development in the automotive industry expected to further the growth of the silicon wafers market during the forecasted period. Overall, the global silicon wafers market was US$ 6.77 Bn in 2018 and expected to reach US$ 12.67 Bn by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2019 to 2027.

Market Snapshot

End-user Segment Analysis

Consumer electronics segment dominating the market

Based on end-user, the consumer electronics segment captured the highest share of the global silicon wafers market in 2018. According to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the U.S. based organization representing more 2,200 consumer technology companies in the U.S. predicted the U.S. consumer sales to surpass US$ 400 Bn mark in 2019, growing 2.2% year-on-year. The consumer electronics sector is experiencing the launch of emerging technologies such as smart homes, smart speakers, home robots, smartwatch. With the launch of 5G technology, IoT and enhanced mobile broadband services, the demand for high RAM ICs is expected to grow exponentially; that will show high demand for silicon wafers, worldwide. This, in turn, will benefit the global silicon wafers market.

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific dominating the global market by region

The global silicon wafers market was dominated by the Asia Pacific, accounting for more than 35% of the market share in the year 2018. Robust demand from semiconductor industries of China, South Korea, and Japan has kept the region leading in the global market. Furthermore, India’s “Make in India” campaign to establish chip fabrication units in the country has also added advantage to the regional market. China’s growing production of electric cars and manufacturing hubs of smartphones has a high demand for silicon wafers.

According to the “2018 China Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Outlook report”, wafer production growth is the fastest in the world. Further, strong domestic demand and favorable government policies have added advantages to the growth of fabrication units in the country. It is forecasted in the above report that China can produce 4 million wafers per month by 2020

Technological advancement is keeping the market competitive

The global silicon wafers market is competitive in nature. Prominent players operating in the silicon wafers market are adopting strategies such as partnership with other companies, acquisition of smaller players to increase their production capacity and geographical reach. Following is the list of players included in the published reports.

List of Companies Covered:

Elkem ASA
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Addison Engineering, Inc.
Siltronic AG
Okmetic
SUMCO CORPORATION
Global Wafers Japan Co. Ltd.
Nanoshel LLC
PV Crystalox plc
LDK Solar High-tech Co., Ltd.
REC Solar Holdings AS
Tokuyama Corporation
Silicon Materials, Inc.
Others

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Key Industry Development:

In May 2019, Okmetic announced the investment of Euro 100 million to double the production capacity of its SOI wafers in its Vantaa plant by 2H20. The company experiencing growing demand for its SOI wafers due to an increased amount of advanced MEMS and power components used in the electronics industry. With the increased production capacity, the company expected to fulfill its customers’ demand.
In January 2019, REC Group collaborated with Sol Distribution Pty Ltd. to distribute the company’s high-performance solar cells across Australia. The collaboration will improve the market penetration of solar cells across the residential and commercial segments. With this agreement, REC Group expected to improve its market share in the Australian solar cells market

Historical & Forecast Period

The research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2017 to 2027 considering 2018 as the base year for the research. Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for each respective segments calculated for the forecast period from 2019 to 2027.

Market Segmentation

The current report also comprehends qualitative market valuation factors such as key market drivers, market trends, restraints and opportunities that give a better market understanding of the global silicon wafers market. Additionally, the global report also comprises a graphical representation of a competitive landscape based on their market initiatives and strategies, product portfolio and business strengths.

Unique data points of this report

Recent trends across different regions in terms of development of silicon wafers market
Attractive investment proposition for application segment as well as geography

Key questions answered in this report

What was the market size of silicon wafers market in 2018 and forecast up to 2027?
What are the key factors driving the global silicon wafers market?
What are the key market trends and high-growth opportunities observed in the silicon wafers market?
Which is the largest regional market for silicon wafers market?
Which segment will grow at a faster pace? Why?
Which region will drive the market growth? Why?
Which players are leading the silicon wafers market?
What are the key strategies adopted by the leading players operating in the market?

1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.4. Approach Adopted
1.3.4.1. Top-Down Approach
1.3.4.2. Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.5. Assumptions
1.4. Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot: Global Silicon Wafers (SW) Market
2.2. Global SW Market, by Wafer Type, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.3. Global SW Market, by Doping Type , 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.4. Global SW Market, by Wafer Size, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.5. Global SW Market, by End-user, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.6. Global SW Market, by Geography, 2018 (US$ Bn)

3. Market Dynamics
3.1. Introduction
3.1.1. Global SW Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Drivers
3.2.2. Market Restraints
3.2.3. Market Opportunities
3.2.4. Market Trends
3.3. Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2018
3.4. Market Positioning of Key Players, 2018
3.4.1. Major Strategies Adopted by Key Players

4. Global Silicon Wafers (SW) Market, by Wafer Type , 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
4.1. Overview
4.2. Polished Wafers
4.3. Epitaxial Wafers
4.4. Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) Wafers
4.5. Others (Diffused, AT, Hyper-Hi, etc.)

5. Global Silicon Wafers (SW) Market, by Doping Type , 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
5.1. Overview
5.2. Doped Wafers
5.3. Un-doped Wafers (Intrinsic Type)

6. Global Silicon Wafers (SW) Market, by Wafer Size , 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
6.1. Overview
6.2. 150 mm
6.3. 200 mm
6.4. 300 mm
6.5. 450 mm

7. Global Silicon Wafers (SW) Market, by End-user , 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.1. Overview
7.2. Consumer Electronics
7.3. Solar Cells
7.4. Automotive
7.5. Manufacturing
7.6. Aerospace & Defense
7.7. Others (Medical Devices, Robotics, etc.)

8. North America Silicon Wafers (SW) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.1. Overview
8.1.1. North America SW Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
8.2. North America SW Market Value, By Wafer Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1. Market Analysis
8.3. North America SW Market Value, By Doping Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1. Market Analysis
8.4. North America SW Market Value, By Wafer Size, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1. Market Analysis
8.5. North America SW Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.5.1. Market Analysis
8.6. North America SW Market Value, By Region/Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.6.1. Market Analysis
8.6.2. U.S.
8.6.3. Rest of North America

9. Europe Silicon Wafers (SW) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.1. Overview
9.1.1. Europe SW Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
9.2. Europe SW Market Value, By Wafer Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.2.1. Market Analysis
9.3. Europe SW Market Value, By Doping Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1. Market Analysis
9.4. Europe SW Market Value, By Wafer Size, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1. Market Analysis
9.5. Europe SW Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.5.1. Market Analysis
9.6. Europe SW Market Value, By Region/Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.6.1. Market Analysis
9.6.2. U.K.
9.6.3. Germany
9.6.4. France
9.6.5. Rest of Europe

10. Asia Pacific Silicon Wafers (SW) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.1. Overview
10.1.1. Asia Pacific SW Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
10.2. Asia Pacific SW Market Value, By Wafer Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.2.1. Market Analysis
10.3. Asia Pacific SW Market Value, By Doping Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.3.1. Market Analysis
10.4. Asia Pacific SW Market Value, By Wafer Size, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1. Market Analysis
10.5. Asia Pacific SW Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.5.1. Market Analysis
10.6. Asia Pacific SW Market Value, By Region/Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
10.6.1. Market Analysis
10.6.2. Japan
10.6.3. China
10.6.4. India
10.6.5. Rest of Asia Pacific

11. Rest of the World Silicon Wafers (SW) Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
11.1. Overview
11.1.1. Rest of the World SW Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
11.2. Rest of the World SW Market Value, By Wafer Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
11.2.1. Market Analysis
11.3. Rest of the World SW Market Value, By Doping Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
11.3.1. Market Analysis
11.4. Rest of the World SW Market Value, By Wafer Size, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
11.4.1. Market Analysis
11.5. Rest of the World SW Market Value, By End-user, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
11.5.1. Market Analysis
11.6. Rest of the World SW Market Value, By Region, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
11.6.1. Market Analysis
11.6.2. Middle East & Africa
11.6.3. Latin America

12. Company Profiles
12.1. Elkem ASA
12.2. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
12.3. Addison Engineering, Inc.
12.4. Siltronic AG
12.5. Okmetic
12.6. SUMCO CORPORATION
12.7. Global Wafers Japan Co. Ltd.
12.8. Nanoshel LLC
12.9. PV Crystalox plc
12.10. LDK Solar High-tech Co., Ltd.
12.11. REC Solar Holdings AS
12.12. Tokuyama Corporation
12.13. Silicon Materials, Inc.

List Of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Silicon Wafers (SW) Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top Down & Bottom up Approach
FIG. 3 Global SW Market Segmentation
FIG. 4 Global SW Market, by Wafer Type, 2018, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global SW Market, by Doping Type, 2018, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global SW Market, by Wafer Size, 2018, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global SW Market, by End-user, 2018, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 8 Global SW Market, by Geography, 2018 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 9 Global SW Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 10 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2018
FIG. 11 Global Market Positioning of Key SW Manufacturers & Providers, 2018
FIG. 12 Global SW Market Value Share, by Wafer Type, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 13 Global SW Market Value Polished Wafers, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 Global SW Market Value for Epitaxial Wafers, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 Global SW Market Value for Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) Wafers, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global SW Market Value for Others, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 17 Global SW Market Value Share, by Doping Type, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 18 Global SW Market Value for Doped Wafers, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 19 Global SW Market Value for Un-doped Wafers, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 20 Global SW Market Value Share, by Wafer Size, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 21 Global SW Market Value for 150 mm, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 22 Global SW Market Value for 200 mm, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 Global SW Market Value for 300 mm, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 24 Global SW Market Value for 450 mm, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 25 Global SW Market Value Share, by End-user, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 26 Global SW Market Value for Consumer Electronics, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 27 Global SW Market Value for Solar Cells, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 28 Global SW Market Value for Automotive, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 29 Global SW Market Value for Manufacturing, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 30 Global SW Market Value for Aerospace & Defense, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 31 Global SW Market Value for Others, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 32 North America SW Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 33 Europe SW Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 34 Asia Pacific SW Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 35 Rest of the World SW Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)

List Of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Silicon Wafers (SW) Market Value
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 Global SW Market, by Wafer Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 5 Global SW Market, by Doping Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 Global SW Market, by Wafer Size, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 Global SW Market, by End-user, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 Global SW Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 North America SW Market, by Wafer Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 North America SW Market, by Doping Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 North America SW Market, by Wafer Size, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 North America SW Market, by End-user, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 North America SW Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 Europe SW Market, by Wafer Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 Europe SW Market, by Doping Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 Europe SW Market, by Wafer Size, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 17 Europe SW Market, by End-user, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 18 Europe SW Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 19 Asia Pacific SW Market, by Wafer Type, 2017-2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific SW Market, by Doping Type, 2017-2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific SW Market, by Wafer Size, 2017-2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific SW Market, by End-user, 2017-2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific SW Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 24 Rest of the World SW Market, by Wafer Type, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 25 Rest of the World SW Market, by Doping Type, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 26 Rest of the World SW Market, by Wafer Size, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 27 Rest of the World SW Market, by End-user, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 28 Rest of the World SW Market Value, by Region, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 29 Elkem ASA: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 30 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 31 Addison Engineering, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 32 Siltronic AG: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 33 Okmetic: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 34 SUMCO CORPORATION: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 35 Global Wafers Japan Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 36 Nanoshel LLC: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 37 PV Crystalox plc: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 38 LDK Solar High-tech Co., Ltd: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 39 REC Solar Holdings AS: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 40 Tokuyama Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 41 Silicon Materials, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size Silicon Wafers Market?

The market for Silicon Wafers Market is expected to reach US$ XX Bn in 2027.

What is the Silicon Wafers Market CAGR?

The Silicon Wafers Market is expected to see significant CAGR growth over the coming years, at 7.3%.

What is the Forecast period considered for Silicon Wafers Market?

The report is forecasted from 2019 -2027.

What is the base year considered for Silicon Wafers Market?

The base year of this report is 2018.

Who are the major players in this market?

Elkem ASA, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Addison Engineering, Inc., Siltronic AG, Okmetic are some of the major players in the global market.

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