Global Wafer Inspection Microscope Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Wafer Inspection Microscope market size was valued at US$ 525 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 858 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.9% during review period.
Semiconductor inspection runs through the entire semiconductor process, that is, the front-end and back-end. Semiconductor inspection includes optical inspection, electron beam inspection and X-ray measurement. It mainly detects whether there are abnormal quality conditions on the surface of the wafer or in the circuit structure, such as scratches, particle contamination, graphic errors and other defects. Different inspection technologies have obvious differences, mainly reflected in accuracy, speed and inspection purposes.
Semiconductor inspection types include patterned, non-patterned and mask inspection. Among them, patterned defect inspection is divided into bright field and dark field inspection. Both are analyzed through optical signals. The difference is that the bright field is a vertically reflected light signal, while the dark field is a scattered light signal.
Microscopes used in semiconductor manufacturing processes can be divided into inspection microscopes and metrology microscopes according to their uses.
Among them, inspection microscopes mainly include optical microscopes and electron beam scanning microscopes (SEM). The main function is to inspection the graphics and defects on the surface of the wafer.
Metrology microscopes include CD-SEM, atomic force microscope (AFM), etc. Among them, CD-SEM is used to measure the key dimensions of semiconductor devices (such as line width, spacing, etc.); AFM provides nanometer-level precision dimensional measurement by measuring surface morphology and height.
This article only counts microscopes used for wafer inspection.
The global wafer inspection microscope manufacturers mainly include Leica, Motic, Evident Scientific, Hitachi High-Tech, ZEISS, Jeol Ltd, Nikon, etc. In 2023, the market share of the top five manufacturers in the world exceeded 72%. Among them, Hitachi dominates in SEM; optical microscopes are dominated by Leica, Nikon and Evident Scientific.
The demand for wafer inspection microscopes is closely related to the overall development of semiconductors. The global semiconductor industry is huge. According to the data of the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics Organization (WSTS), the overall scale of the global semiconductor industry in 2023 will be US$526.8 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8.2% compared with 2022. Among them, in the manufacturing link, according to the calculation of our company's research team, the global market size of semiconductor chip manufacturing in 2023 will be US$250 billion, of which pure foundry revenue accounts for about 45% and IDM accounts for 55%. In the next few years, the share of foundry companies is expected to increase further. In the next few years, with the further growth of the semiconductor industry, the demand for wafer inspection microscopes will be further increased.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Wafer Inspection Microscope market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
In this report, we will assess the current U.S. tariff framework alongside international policy adaptations, analyzing their effects on competitive market structures, regional economic dynamics, and supply chain resilience.
Key Features:
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (K US$/Unit), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Wafer Inspection Microscope
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Wafer Inspection Microscope market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Leica Microsystems, Motic, Evident Scientific, Nikon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, Jeol Ltd, Tescan Group, Hirox, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Wafer Inspection Microscope market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Optics Microscope
SEM
Market segment by Application
8 Inch Wafer
12 Inch Wafer
Others
Major players covered
Leica Microsystems
Motic
Evident Scientific
Nikon
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
Jeol Ltd
Tescan Group
Hirox
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Wafer Inspection Microscope product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Wafer Inspection Microscope, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Wafer Inspection Microscope from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Wafer Inspection Microscope competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Wafer Inspection Microscope breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Wafer Inspection Microscope market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Wafer Inspection Microscope.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Wafer Inspection Microscope sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Semiconductor inspection runs through the entire semiconductor process, that is, the front-end and back-end. Semiconductor inspection includes optical inspection, electron beam inspection and X-ray measurement. It mainly detects whether there are abnormal quality conditions on the surface of the wafer or in the circuit structure, such as scratches, particle contamination, graphic errors and other defects. Different inspection technologies have obvious differences, mainly reflected in accuracy, speed and inspection purposes.
Semiconductor inspection types include patterned, non-patterned and mask inspection. Among them, patterned defect inspection is divided into bright field and dark field inspection. Both are analyzed through optical signals. The difference is that the bright field is a vertically reflected light signal, while the dark field is a scattered light signal.
Microscopes used in semiconductor manufacturing processes can be divided into inspection microscopes and metrology microscopes according to their uses.
Among them, inspection microscopes mainly include optical microscopes and electron beam scanning microscopes (SEM). The main function is to inspection the graphics and defects on the surface of the wafer.
Metrology microscopes include CD-SEM, atomic force microscope (AFM), etc. Among them, CD-SEM is used to measure the key dimensions of semiconductor devices (such as line width, spacing, etc.); AFM provides nanometer-level precision dimensional measurement by measuring surface morphology and height.
This article only counts microscopes used for wafer inspection.
The global wafer inspection microscope manufacturers mainly include Leica, Motic, Evident Scientific, Hitachi High-Tech, ZEISS, Jeol Ltd, Nikon, etc. In 2023, the market share of the top five manufacturers in the world exceeded 72%. Among them, Hitachi dominates in SEM; optical microscopes are dominated by Leica, Nikon and Evident Scientific.
The demand for wafer inspection microscopes is closely related to the overall development of semiconductors. The global semiconductor industry is huge. According to the data of the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics Organization (WSTS), the overall scale of the global semiconductor industry in 2023 will be US$526.8 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8.2% compared with 2022. Among them, in the manufacturing link, according to the calculation of our company's research team, the global market size of semiconductor chip manufacturing in 2023 will be US$250 billion, of which pure foundry revenue accounts for about 45% and IDM accounts for 55%. In the next few years, the share of foundry companies is expected to increase further. In the next few years, with the further growth of the semiconductor industry, the demand for wafer inspection microscopes will be further increased.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Wafer Inspection Microscope market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
In this report, we will assess the current U.S. tariff framework alongside international policy adaptations, analyzing their effects on competitive market structures, regional economic dynamics, and supply chain resilience.
Key Features:
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Wafer Inspection Microscope market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (K US$/Unit), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Wafer Inspection Microscope
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Wafer Inspection Microscope market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Leica Microsystems, Motic, Evident Scientific, Nikon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, Jeol Ltd, Tescan Group, Hirox, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Wafer Inspection Microscope market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Optics Microscope
SEM
Market segment by Application
8 Inch Wafer
12 Inch Wafer
Others
Major players covered
Leica Microsystems
Motic
Evident Scientific
Nikon
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
Jeol Ltd
Tescan Group
Hirox
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Wafer Inspection Microscope product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Wafer Inspection Microscope, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Wafer Inspection Microscope from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Wafer Inspection Microscope competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Wafer Inspection Microscope breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Wafer Inspection Microscope market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Wafer Inspection Microscope.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Wafer Inspection Microscope sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
93 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Wafer Inspection Microscope by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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