Australia: Market for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers 2025

Market Size for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in Australia

In 2021, the Australian semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market increased by 234% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in Australia

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 386%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Exports from Australia

In 2021, the amount of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers exported from Australia shrank significantly to X units, dropping by -94.9% against the year before. In general, exports saw a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 4,180%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 3,447%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units), Belgium (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main destinations of semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports from Australia. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports in New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Belgium, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers exports from Australia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand totaled -39.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-13.9% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-34.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 66% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 307% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+57.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Imports into Australia

Semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports into Australia surged to X units in 2021, increasing by 86% on 2020. In general, imports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 428% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 387%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) constituted the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine supplier to Australia, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X units), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.2% per year) and Japan (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers to Australia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+26.0% per year) and Japan (+18.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine import price increased by +96.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per unit) and Singapore ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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