China EUV Pellicle Market Size, Share, By Material (Silicon-based Pellicles, Polymer-based Pellicles, Glass-based Pellicles), By application (Photolithography, Wafer Fabrication, Packaging, Inspection, Metrology), China EUV Pellicle Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

China EUV Pellicle Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• China EUV Pellicle Market CAGR 2024: 11.6%
• China EUV Pellicle Market Segments: Material and Application

The China EUV pellicle market is a sector which is rapidly growing and is technologically advanced, crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, which is covering high-end EUV photomasks and protective pellicles. The market is evolving from basic mask solutions to ultra-thin, high-performance EUV pellicles, as evidenced by rising demand from top chipmakers, stringent quality standards, and fierce competition between domestic vendors and worldwide leaders. The China EUV pellicle market is driven by the China’s semiconductor self-reliance policies, increasing chip production, and technological upgrades, the market blends strong manufacturing capabilities with cutting-edge innovation, all operating under a unique regulatory and strategic framework.
 

China’s government is advancing a fully domestic EUV supply chain, including critical components like pellicles, supported by strategic policies and investment. This aims to strengthen advanced chip manufacturing autonomy, reduce foreign reliance, and accelerate semiconductor self-sufficiency.

The China EUV pellicle market is experiencing rapid growth which is driven by the rising domestic semiconductor production, government support for chip self-sufficiency, and technological advancement in EUV lithography, creating the opportunities in high-performance pellicles and advanced materials integration. The key areas include ultra-thin pellicle development, defect-free membrane manufacturing, and R&D on heat-resistant and durable materials, all supported by strategic government policies and talent acquisition programs despite global competition. Expansion in this sector is driven by increased chip fabrication capacity, domestic lithography machine adoption, and collaborations with global semiconductor technology partners.

Market Dynamics of the China EUV Pellicle Market

The China EUV pellicle market is driven by the strong government backing, strategic funding initiatives, rapid technological innovations, and the growing domestic semiconductor fabrication capacity, transforming it from basic mask components to a high-tech innovation hub. Increment in the chip production and the push for self-reliance accelerate demand for ultra-thin, defect-free pellicles. Expanding and the continuous collaboration with global semiconductor leaders, investments in advanced materials, and talent acquisition programs further this helps to enhance R&D capabilities. Rising adoption of advanced EUV lithography by foundries and emphasis on supply chain localization position China as a key global player in semiconductor component innovation.

The China EUV pellicle market faces restraints from reliance on imported ultra-thin pellicle materials, fragmented domestic supply chains, strict regulatory compliance, talent shortages, high R&D costs, and geopolitical tensions. These factors challenge innovation, scale-up, and profitability despite strong domestic demand and government support.

The future of China’s EUV pellicle market looks bright, and is driven by the rapid technological innovation, supportive government policies, and growing semiconductor fabrication demand. Advances in ultra-thin, defect-free pellicle materials, AI-assisted design and simulation, rapid prototyping, and integration with domestic EUV lithography technologies are generating new growth opportunities. Additionally, developments in smart manufacturing, precision materials engineering, and collaborative R&D with global partners are enhancing production efficiency, quality control, and supply chain resilience, positioning China as a rising hub for high-performance EUV components.
 

Market Segmentation

The China EUV Pellicle Market share is classified into material and application.

By Material

The China EUV pellicle market is divided by material into carbon-based pellicles, silicon-based pellicles, polymer-based pellicles, glass-based pellicles. Among these, the carbon-based pellicles segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Because it is influenced by government efforts to develop an indigenous supply chain, likely follows global trends in adopting the most effective materials for high-volume manufacturing.

By Application

The China EUV pellicle market is divided by application into photolithography, wafer fabrication, packaging, inspection, metrology. Among these, the photolithography segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because EUV pellicles are indispensable for protecting the photomasks used during the highly complex and sensitive EUV lithography process from particle contamination, which can cause defects and lower production yields.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the China EUV pellicle market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
 

Top Key Companies in China EUV Pellicle Market

• ASML Holding N.V.
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
• FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
• Toppan Holdings / Toppan Photomasks Inc.
• SUSS MicroTec SE
• Entegris, Inc.
• AGC Inc.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the China EUV pellicle market based on the below-mentioned segments:

China EUV Pellicle Market, By Material

• Carbon-based pellicles
• Silicon-Based Pellicles
• Polymer-Based Pellicles
• Glass-Based Pellicles

China EUV Pellicle Market, By Application

• Photolithography
• Wafer Fabrication
• Packaging
• Inspection
• Metrology