Nov 24 2010
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the " Wet Chemicals for Semiconductor Device Processing.
Sales of wet chemicals for chip manufacturing plummeted 50% in the first half of 2009 but recovered in the fourth quarter for a net 22% decline from 2008 according to " Wet Chemicals for Semiconductor Device Processing : 2010". The year-long recession left in its wake a $754m 2009 market for electronic wet chemicals that is not expected to recover to the $968M 2008 levels until the second half of 2012.
Global market share is distributed among nine players with 5% or more, led by BASF and Kanto with 16% each. There are, however, vast regional differences in market leadership, particularly in Taiwan, Korea and China. KMG's US market share leadership at 40% was further widened with its acquisition of General Chemical and its 17% share in the first quarter of 2010.
With the continuing migration of semiconductor manufacturing in Asia, the US has fallen to a fourth place 14% in volume consumption of electronic wet chemicals, behind Japan, Taiwan and Korea. In spending on these chemicals, however, the US is slightly ahead of Taiwan and Korea due to a disproportionate demand for higher performance chemicals for leading edge technologies.
In addition to market analysis, critical supply chain issues and EH&S activities, the report includes profiles and updates for the sixteen major chemical suppliers to the global semiconductor industry. " Wet Chemicals for Semiconductor Device Processing : 2010" is focused on the high volume acids, bases, and solvents market and related blends.
Market statistics and trends are provided in addition to supply chain issues. Market statistics include WW revenue history and forecast, competitor market share, and regional market share. This year, issues surrounding chemical containment materials, ethylene and polyethylene as well as reviewed dynamics of the petroleum industry have been highlighted.
Key Topics Covered:
- Market Results 2008
- Supply Chain Issues
- On Site Chemical Blending
- Makers and Suppliers
- Ship to Control update
- Environmental, Health and Safety and Security
- Company Profiles and News
Companies Mentioned.
- General Chemical
- Air Liquide
- KMG
- BASF