The global Compound Semiconductor Materials Market is set to reach around USD 24.3 billion in 2023. By 2033, the market valuation is forecast to cross USD 69.02 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 11%.
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| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Compound Semiconductor Materials Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 11% |
| Compound Semiconductor Materials Market Size (2023) | USD 24.3 billion |
| Compound Semiconductor Materials Market Size (2033) | USD 69.02 billion |
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Global compound semiconductor materials sales increased at a CAGR of 9.1% during the historical period. The total market size reached from USD 15.70 billion in 2018 to USD 22.27 billion at the end of 2022.
The compound semiconductor photovoltaic materials market is expanding significantly due to the rising demand for renewable energy sources and the growing awareness of how traditional energy sources affect the environment. As a result, by 2033, high demand for compound semiconductor materials might be anticipated.
Materials called compound semiconductor photovoltaics are frequently used to create solar cells, which turn sunlight into electricity. The creation of novel and cutting-edge solar cell materials is anticipated to further accelerate industry expansion.
In terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness, perovskite solar cells, which use a hybrid organic-inorganic compound based on lead or tin halide as the light-harvesting layer, have demonstrated encouraging results.
Despite finding immense usage in various end-use applications, such as sensor systems, wind turbines, and military systems, the growth of the global compound semiconductor market is underpinned by the telecommunication industry.
5G connectivity is offering huge opportunities for compound semiconductor manufacturers for telecom applications. Growth of the telecommunication industry is primarily driven by rising demand for radio frequency (RF) semiconductor devices. Furthermore, the telecom sector is making rapid advances in both developed and developing regions across the globe.
Technological shift from 3G to 4G/LTE and now into 5G connectivity has escalated network traffic through smartphones and triggered increased network interferences across communication channels.
Usage of compound semiconductor materials is scaling up in wireless communication, given their high efficiency and speed over silicon-based semiconductors.
As the telecom industry moves towards deployment of 5G connectivity, RF content used per smartphone is likely to shore up, thus translating into increased demand for compound semiconductor materials and devices.
In an effort to fulfill the requirements for 4G and 5G, including linear and saturated efficacy, it is quintessential to incorporate power amplifiers developed with compound semiconductor materials and devices. As such themes gain momentum, players in the compound semiconductor materials market are well-placed for better returns.
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With a share of 21.2% in 2022, the growth of novel and sophisticated GaN-based devices, such as GaN power transistors and GaN-based LEDs, are the key drivers of this market.
These gadgets are suited for use in next-generation electronics applications, since they perform and use resources more effectively than their conventional equivalents.
Overall, the demand for high-performance and energy-efficient devices in various applications is likely to fuel the growth of the GaN sector in the compound semiconductor materials business in the upcoming years.
With smartphone transition from 4G to 5G connectivity, gallium arsenide (GaAs) is expected to be mainstream technology for sub-6GHz rather than complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS).
FMI finds that compound semiconductor materials derived from GaAs are considered to be the sole technology that can fulfill rising power level and linearity requisites specified by reductions in antenna board space, as well as MIMO technology and carrier aggregation.
Given its high power efficiency and distinct optical properties, GaAs is gaining an edge over silicon-based semiconductors and, as such, is finding use in LEDs, lasers, and solar cells for Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, and smart automobiles.
Moving forward, growth in the optoelectronics industry is to fuel the demand for GaAs-based semiconductor materials over decades ahead. These materials feature huge band gaps, and thus are prevalent in optoelectronics for short-wavelength use cases.
Players in the compound semiconductor materials sector continue to tap into Asia Pacific (APAC) for value-capture opportunities. The regional market is primarily driven by surging integrated circuit (IC) production in China, which is poised to see a significant CAGR of 12.1% by 2033.
China represents the APAC market, as the country leads the global semiconductor market. This is attributable to cost-effective manufacturing practices in the country, further reducing overall operational expenses (OPEX) and boosting profit margins.
Moving ahead, growth of the electronics manufacturing industry, as well as huge subsidies for large-scale LED capacity build-up in China, is further driving the compound semiconductor materials business in APAC. That said, a visible drop in semiconductor production due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a severe impact on demand for compound semiconductor materials in APAC.
India is likely to have a CAGR of 13.1% by 2033. India is making strides towards a greener, cleaner future, with a focus on electric mobility. Compound semiconductor materials are necessary for the manufacture of the power electronics used in electric vehicle technology, which is anticipated to experience rapid expansion in the nation over the next few years.
Many different industries, including telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and defense, use compound semiconductor materials extensively. Due to the rising demand for these materials in the electronics industry, the compound semiconductor materials sector in Germany is predicted to expand rapidly.
When it comes to research and development spending, Germany is one of the top nations in the European Union, which has sparked the creation of cutting-edge products and technology. Germany had a consistent market share of 4.2% in 2022.
To keep Germany's position as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing, the German government is also making significant investments in the growth of the semiconductor industry.
Due to the rising need for high-speed and high-frequency electronic devices across numerous industries, the market in Australia is predicted to experience considerable expansion in the upcoming years. Australia was expanding at a market share of 0.7% in 2022.
Compound semiconductor materials, which are crucial for the creation of diverse mining equipment, including sensors and communication gadgets, are produced in Australia, which has a significant position in the worldwide mining industry.
In Australia, the mining sector is anticipated to expand in the next few years, which increases demand for minerals for compound semiconductors.
As the global compound semiconductor materials market is characterized by the presence of several small- and large-scale players, manufacturers are honing in on acquisition of core competencies associated with diverse product offerings. For instance,
Due to the existence of technology-driven businesses concentrating on differentiating from a product offering aspect, the market is highly fragmented. Compound semiconductor materials and devices have been widely adopted in electronics, automotive, and renewable energy systems in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue in the years to come.
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The rising need for high-speed and high-frequency electronic devices increases demand.
Adoption of 5G connection in different industries drives sales.
The United States Expanded at a market share of 16.1% in 2022.
The rising demand for telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, etc. offers growth in the region.
Australia is anticipated to expand at a market share of 0.7% in 2022.
1. Executive Summary | Compound Semiconductor Materials Market 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Material Type 5.1. Gallium Arsenide 5.2. Gallium Nitride 5.3. Indium Phosphide 5.4. Zinc Selenide 5.5. Silicon Carbide 5.6. Gallium Phosphorous 5.7. Aluminium Gallium Indium Phosphide 5.8. Aluminium Gallium Arsenide 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application 6.1. Laser 6.2. Optical Fibres 6.3. Photovoltaic Cells 6.4. Optical Devices 6.5. LED Epitaxial Wafers 6.6. Power Amplifiers 6.7. Others 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 7.1. North America 7.2. Latin America 7.3. Europe 7.4. South Asia 7.5. East Asia 7.6. Oceania 7.7. MEA 8. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 9. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 10. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. South Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. Oceania Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 15. Key Countries Market Analysis 16. Market Structure Analysis 17. Competition Analysis 17.1. SK Siltron Co., Ltd. 17.2. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. 17.3. JX Nippon Mining & Metals 17.4. FURUKAWA CO., LTD. 17.5. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 17.6. SHOWA DENKO K.K. 17.7. Xiamen Powerway Advanced Material Co. 17.8. Freiberger Compound Materials GmbH 17.9. WIN Semiconductors Corp 17.10. IQE PLC 18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 19. Research Methodology
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