Global Wafer Glass Market Size study, by Wafer Type, by Wafer Diameter, by Application, by End-use, by Industry Vertical and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

Description

The Global Wafer Glass Market was valued at approximately USD 436.37 million in 2023 and is expected to grow with a healthy growth rate of 18.5% over the forecast period 2022-2032. Wafer glass is a type of glass used in the semiconductor industry as a substrate for fabricating semiconductor devices. It serves as a foundational layer on which microelectronic circuits are built. Wafer glass is characterized by its high purity, smooth surface, and specific physical properties that make it suitable for use in advanced semiconductor processes. These wafers are typically thin, flat, and circular, and they are essential in the production of integrated circuits, sensors, and other electronic components. Wafer glass is crucial for ensuring the precision and performance of semiconductor devices.

The rise in demand for glass wafers from MEMS and image sensors is anticipated to fuel the Global Wafer Glass Market in the coming years. The emergence and growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) have created a significant market potential for semiconductor glass wafers. The increasing demand for semiconductors and microelectronics, particularly in industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications, is a major factor propelling market growth. The rapid expansion of 5G technology, IoT devices, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications are also boosting the need for high-quality wafer glass substrates. Additionally, the miniaturization of electronic components and the shift towards more energy-efficient and high-performance devices are leading to higher adoption of advanced wafer glass technologies. Furthermore, consistent R&D activities in the development of glass substrates have prompted numerous players to produce novel, ground-breaking, cost-effective, and efficient products with better designs.

The key regions considered in the study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The Asia-Pacific region is both the fastest-growing and dominating region in the wafer glass market. This dominance is driven by the region's strong presence of semiconductor manufacturing hubs, particularly in countries like China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. These countries are home to major semiconductor companies and foundries that demand high volumes of wafer glass for producing advanced microelectronics. The growth in the region is further fueled by increasing investments in technology development, rising consumer demand for electronics, and government initiatives supporting the semiconductor industry. Additionally, the expansion of 5G networks, IoT devices, and automotive electronics in Asia-Pacific continues to drive the demand for wafer glass, making it the leading region in the market.

Major market players included in this report are:

AGC Inc.
Bullen
Coresix Precision Glass, Inc.
Corning Incorporated
Nippon Electric Glass
Plan Optik AG
Samtec, Inc.
SCHOTT AG
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd
Swift Glass
Okamoto Glass Co., Ltd.
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Plan Optik AG
LG Chem
Saint-Gobain S.A.

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Wafer Type:

Quartz
Silica
Borosilicate
Others

By Wafer Diameter:

Up to 100 mm
125 mm
150 mm
200 mm
300 mm
Above 300 mm

By Application:

Wafer Packaging
Substrate Carrier
TGV Interposer

By End-use:

MEMS
Image Sensors
Semiconductors
Others

By Industry Vertical:

Automotive
Consumer Electronics
IT & Telecommunication
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
RoMEA

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year - 2022
Base year - 2023
Forecast period - 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2024 to 2032.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Wafer Glass Market Executive Summary

1.1. Global Wafer Glass Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Wafer Type
- 1.3.2. By Wafer Diameter
- 1.3.3. By Application
- 1.3.4. By End-use
- 1.3.5. By Industry Vertical
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 2. Global Wafer Glass Market Definition and Research Assumptions

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
  - 2.3.3.1. Availability
  - 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
  - 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
  - 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
  - 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
  - 2.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
  - 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
  - 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
  - 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

Chapter 3. Global Wafer Glass Market Dynamics

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Growth in Demand from Consumer Electronics Industry
- 3.1.2. Rise in Demand for MEMS in Automotive Sector
3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
- 3.2.2. Intense Market Competition
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Surge in Adoption of Borosilicate Glass Wafers
- 3.3.2. Emerging Applications in Image Sensors

Chapter 4. Global Wafer Glass Market Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top investment opportunity
4.4. Top winning strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Wafer Glass Market Size & Forecasts by Wafer Type 2022-2032

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Wafer Glass Market: Wafer Type Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032(USD Million)
- 5.2.1. Quartz
- 5.2.2. Silica
- 5.2.3. Borosilicate
- 5.2.4. Others

Chapter 6. Global Wafer Glass Market Size & Forecasts by Wafer Diameter 2022-2032

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Wafer Glass Market: Wafer Diameter Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032(USD Million)
- 6.2.1. Up to 100 mm
- 6.2.2. 125 mm
- 6.2.3. 150 mm
- 6.2.4. 200 mm
- 6.2.5. 300 mm
- 6.2.6. Above 300 mm

Chapter 7. Global Wafer Glass Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032

7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Wafer Glass Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032(USD Million)
- 7.2.1. Wafer Packaging
- 7.2.2. Substrate Carrier
- 7.2.3. TGV Interposer

Chapter 8. Global Wafer Glass Market Size & Forecasts by End-use 2022-2032

8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global Wafer Glass Market: End-use Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032(USD Million)
- 8.2.1. MEMS
- 8.2.2. Image Sensors
- 8.2.3. Semiconductors
- 8.2.4. Others

Chapter 9. Global Wafer Glass Market Size & Forecasts by Industry Vertical 2022-2032

9.1. Segment Dashboard
9.2. Global Wafer Glass Market: Industry Vertical Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032(USD Million)
- 9.2.1. Automotive
- 9.2.2. Consumer Electronics
- 9.2.3. IT & Telecommunication
- 9.2.4. Others

Chapter 10. Global Wafer Glass Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032

10.1. North America Wafer Glass Market
- 10.1.1. U.S. Wafer Glass Market
  - 10.1.1.1. Wafer Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 10.1.1.2. Wafer Diameter breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 10.1.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 10.1.1.4. End-use breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 10.1.2. Canada Wafer Glass Market
  - 10.1.2.1. Wafer Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 10.1.2.2. Wafer Diameter breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 10.1.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 10.1.2.4. End-use breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.2. Europe Wafer Glass Market
- 10.2.1. Germany Wafer Glass Market
- 10.2.2. U.K. Wafer Glass Market
- 10.2.3. France Wafer Glass Market
- 10.2.4. Italy Wafer Glass Market
- 10.2.5. Spain Wafer Glass Market
- 10.2.6. Rest of Europe Wafer Glass Market
10.3. Asia-Pacific Wafer Glass Market
- 10.3.1. China Wafer Glass Market
- 10.3.2. Japan Wafer Glass Market
- 10.3.3. India Wafer Glass Market
- 10.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific Wafer Glass Market
10.4. LAMEA Wafer Glass Market
- 10.4.1. Brazil Wafer Glass Market
- 10.4.2. Saudi Arabia Wafer Glass Market
- 10.4.3. South Africa Wafer Glass Market
- 10.4.4. Rest of LAMEA Wafer Glass Market

Chapter 11. Competitive Intelligence

11.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
11.2. Top Market Strategies
11.3. Company Profiles
- 11.3.1. AGC Inc.
  - 11.3.1.1. Key Information
  - 11.3.1.2. Overview
  - 11.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 11.3.1.4. Product Summary
  - 11.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 11.3.2. Bullen
- 11.3.3. Coresix Precision Glass, Inc.
- 11.3.4. Corning Incorporated
- 11.3.5. Nippon Electric Glass
- 11.3.6. Plan Optik AG
- 11.3.7. Samtec, Inc.
- 11.3.8. SCHOTT AG
- 11.3.9. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd
- 11.3.10. Swift Glass
- 11.3.11. Okamoto Glass Co., Ltd.
- 11.3.12. Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
- 11.3.13. Plan Optik AG
- 11.3.14. LG Chem
- 11.3.15. Saint-Gobain S.A.

Chapter 12. Research Process

12.1. Research Process
- 12.1.1. Data Mining
- 12.1.2. Analysis
- 12.1.3. Market Estimation
- 12.1.4. Validation
- 12.1.5. Publishing
12.2. Research Attributes