Surface Mount Technology Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Equipment, Service (Designing, Test & Prototyping, Supply Chain Services, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Paci

The surface mount technology market size is expected to reach USD 10.24 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Surface Mount Technology Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Equipment, Service (Designing, Test & Prototyping, Supply Chain Services, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Surface mount technology (SMT) is a method of mounting electronic components directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for efficient and compact assembly.

Automation in manufacturing has revolutionized the surface mount technology market trends. Automated systems such as pick-and-place machines, advanced soldering techniques, and high-precision inspection tools have significantly increased the speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of the surface mount technology process. These innovations enable manufacturers to produce high-quality electronic components with minimal human intervention. Continuous improvements in automation further improve the efficiency and scalability of surface mount technology processes, driving their adoption across various industries, thereby driving the surface mount technology market growth.

The rollout of 5G networks and the rising adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) are creating new surface mount technology market opportunities. Both technologies require advanced, high-performance components that can handle increased data speeds and connectivity. Surface mount technology enables the manufacturing of compact and efficient devices that are essential for 5G infrastructure and IoT applications. From smart homes to connected cars and wearable devices, surface mount technology provides the necessary component density and reliability for these products, which propels demand for surface mount technology.

Surface Mount Technology Market Report Highlights

In 2024, the designing segment, based on design, dominated the surface mount technology market share as it is an initial and crucial stage for manufacturing.

The placement equipment segment, by equipment, is expected to witness significant growth in the forecast period as it is essential for accurately positioning components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) in the surface mount technology process.

In 2024, North America dominated the surface mount technology market revenue share due to its advanced electronics industry, especially in the US and Canada.

Asia Pacific is expected to record a significant share during the forecast period, as countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are global hubs for electronics manufacturing

A few global key market players are ASM Pacific Technology, Cognex Corporation, Fuji Machine Manufacturing, Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Mycronic, Neoden SMT, Nordson Corporation, Panasonic, Seika Corporation, and Teradyne.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the surface mount technology market report on the basis of equipment, service, application, and region:

By Equipment (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

§ Inspection Equipment

§ Placement Equipment

§ Soldering Equipment

§ Others

By Service (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

§ Designing

§ Test & Prototyping

§ Supply Chain Services

§ Manufacturing

§ Aftermarket Services

By Application (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

§ Consumer Electronics

§ IT & Telecommunication

§ Automotive

§ Industrial

§ Healthcare

§ Other

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Surface Mount Technology Market Insights
4.1. Surface Mount Technology Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Surface Mount Technology Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Rising Demand for Consumer Electronics
4.2.1.2. Growing Automotive Electronic Demand
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Initial Investment
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Surface Mount Technology Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.3. Inspection Equipment
5.3.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Inspection Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.4. Placement Equipment
5.4.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Placement Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.5. Soldering Equipment
5.5.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Soldering Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.6. Others
5.6.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.3. Designing
6.3.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Designing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.4. Test & Prototyping
6.4.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Test & Prototyping, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.5. Supply Chain Services
6.5.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Supply Chain Services, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.6. Manufacturing
6.6.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Manufacturing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.7. Aftermarket Services
6.7.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Aftermarket Services, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.3. Consumer Electronics
7.3.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Consumer Electronics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.4. IT & Telecommunication
7.4.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by IT & Telecommunication, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.5. Automotive
7.5.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.6. Industrial
7.6.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.7. Healthcare
7.7.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Healthcare, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.8. Others
7.8.1. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8. Global Surface Mount Technology Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Surface Mount Technology Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3. Surface Mount Technology Market – North America
8.3.1. North America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.2. North America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.3. North America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.4. Surface Mount Technology Market – U.S.
8.3.4.1. U.S.: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.4.2. U.S.: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.4.3. U.S.: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.5. Surface Mount Technology Market – Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.5.2. Canada: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4. Surface Mount Technology Market – Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.2. Europe: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.3. Europe: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.4. Surface Mount Technology Market – UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.4.2. UK: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.4.3. UK: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.5. Surface Mount Technology Market – France
8.4.5.1. France: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.5.2. France: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.5.3. France: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.6. Surface Mount Technology Market – Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.6.2. Germany: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.7. Surface Mount Technology Market – Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.7.2. Italy: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.8. Surface Mount Technology Market – Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.8.2. Spain: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.9. Surface Mount Technology Market – Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.10. Surface Mount Technology Market – Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.10.2. Russia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.11. Surface Mount Technology Market – Rest of Europe
8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5. Surface Mount Technology Market – Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.4. Surface Mount Technology Market – China
8.5.4.1. China: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.4.2. China: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.4.3. China: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.5. Surface Mount Technology Market – India
8.5.5.1. India: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.5.2. India: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.5.3. India: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.6. Surface Mount Technology Market – Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.7. Surface Mount Technology Market – Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.7.2. Japan: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.8. Surface Mount Technology Market – Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.9. Surface Mount Technology Market – South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.9.2. South Korea: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.10. Surface Mount Technology Market – Australia
8.5.10.1. Australia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.10.2. Australia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.10.3. Australia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.11. Surface Mount Technology Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6. Surface Mount Technology Market – Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.4. Surface Mount Technology Market – Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.5. Surface Mount Technology Market – UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.5.2. UAE: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.6. Surface Mount Technology Market – Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.6.2. Israel: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.7. Surface Mount Technology Market – South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.7.2. South Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.8. Surface Mount Technology Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7. Surface Mount Technology Market – Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.2. Latin America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.3. Latin America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.4. Surface Mount Technology Market – Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.4.2. Mexico: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.5. Surface Mount Technology Market – Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.5.2. Brazil: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.6. Surface Mount Technology Market – Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.6.2. Argentina: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.7. Surface Mount Technology Market – Rest of Latin America
8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Surface Mount Technology Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. ASM Pacific Technology
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Cognex Corporation
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Fuji Machine Manufacturing
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Kulicke & Soffa Industries
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Mycronic
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Neoden SMT
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Nordson Corporation
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Panasonic
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Seika Corporation
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Teradyne
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development

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