Latin America and the Caribbean: 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 Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, the Latin American semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after seven years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, overseas shipments of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers increased by 4.4% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 65% of total exports. Brazil (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 28% share, followed by Costa Rica (6.4%).

Mexico was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers exports, with a CAGR of +11.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Brazil (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Costa Rica (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mexico increased by +23 percentage points.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Costa Rica ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico stood at +29.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Costa Rica (-7.9% per year) and Brazil (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -34.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 78% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+16.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, supplies from abroad of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers decreased by -11.5% to X units, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 94%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 271%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico prevails in imports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2021. Peru (X units) took a 6.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Guyana (5.5%) and El Salvador (4.6%). The following importers - Uruguay (X units), Brazil (X units) and Chile (X units) - together made up 7.5% of total imports.

Imports into Mexico increased at an average annual rate of +14.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Guyana (+46.7%), Brazil (+44.6%) and Uruguay (+40.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guyana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +46.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Peru (-3.5%), El Salvador (-10.4%) and Chile (-20.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (+64 p.p.), Guyana (+5.4 p.p.), Peru (+3.4 p.p.), Uruguay (+2.9 p.p.) and Brazil (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Chile saw its share reduced by -3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guyana ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico amounted to +16.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guyana (+55.1% per year) and Brazil (-28.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -24.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 219% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Uruguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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