EU: 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 the EU

In 2021, the EU semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market decreased by -20% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 8.2%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers exported in the European Union soared to X units, surging by 16% on 2020. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +100.2% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 82% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Latvia (X units), making up a 5.5% share of total exports. Austria (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Italy (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports from Germany stood at +3.0%. At the same time, Latvia (+71.9%), Italy (+9.3%) and Austria (+7.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +71.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Slovakia (-17.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Germany, Latvia and Austria increased by +13, +5.5 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine supplier in the European Union, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to +6.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+7.1% per year) and Slovakia (-12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 export price increased by +15.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 41%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Latvia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) represented the main importer of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, mixing up 42% of total imports. Austria (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Sweden (X units) and Finland (X units). All these countries together held near 39% share of total imports. Belgium (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports into Germany stood at -2.7%. At the same time, Sweden (+47.9%) and Austria (+33.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +47.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Finland (-1.9%), France (-5.5%), the Czech Republic (-16.6%) and Belgium (-24.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (+16 p.p.), Austria (+13 p.p.), Sweden (+4.8 p.p.), France (+2.2 p.p.) and Finland (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Czech Republic and Belgium saw its share reduced by -7.6% and -19.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers in the European Union, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.6% share.

In Germany, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+31.7% per year) and France (-6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 60% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Sweden ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+34.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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