Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Technology (Inspection and Equipment Metrology Equipment), By Dimension (2D Metrology, 3D Metrology, and Hybrid 2D), and Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1121.1 Million in 2024.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 6.79 % between 2025 and 2035.
• The Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 2304.1 Million by 2035.

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market Size is anticipated to Hold USD 2304.1 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.79 % from 2025 to 2035. The Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market is set to grow rapidly, driven by rising chip fabrication, AI and automotive electronics demand, and EU semiconductor initiatives, creating strong opportunities for advanced inspection technologies.

Market Overview

The Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market defines sophisticated equipment that are employed to conduct assessments, evaluations and inspections of semiconductor wafers and devices during their manufacturing processes in order to provide for exactness and to produce defect free devices. This marketplace is growing rapidly due to the growing commitment within Europe to develop its semiconductor infrastructure by providing increased funding for establishing chip fabrication techniques and expanding research and development activities as well as providing a framework for localized supply chains. Additionally, the growing demand for automotive electronics, electric vehicle (EV) components, artificial intelligence (AI) processors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices will continue to drive the expansion of High Accuracy Metrology and Inspection solutions into new markets. Moreover, various government initiatives are supporting the growth of the Semiconductor Metrology & Inspection Equipment Market in Europe as exemplified by the EU Chips Act, a program implemented by the European Union to create greater production capabilities for locally produced chips and reduce reliance on imported goods. Furthermore, the increasing complexity of semiconductor architecture requires new and more sophisticated inspection techniques, which will stimulate continual technical innovation.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market.

Driving Factors

Key driving factors for the Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market include the rapid growth of semiconductor applications in automotive electronics, electric vehicles, telecommunications, and industrial automation. Increasing wafer complexity, shrinking node sizes, and demand for defect-free chip production are pushing manufacturers to adopt advanced metrology and inspection tools. Strong government support through the EU Chips Act, along with rising investments in new fabs and R&D centers across Germany, France, and the Netherlands, further accelerates market expansion and technological innovation.

Restraining Factors

The market faces restraints such as the high cost of advanced metrology and inspection systems, which limits adoption among small and mid-sized fabs. Complex integration requirements, skilled workforce shortages, and supply chain disruptions for precision components further challenge consistent deployment and scalability.

Market Segmentation

The Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market share is classified into technology and dimension.

• The inspection segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market is segmented by technology into inspection and equipment metrology equipment. Among these, the inspection segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This dominance is driven by the region’s rapid shift toward advanced semiconductor nodes, where defect detection, pattern fidelity, and yield improvement are critical. As chip geometries shrink and device complexity rises, demand for high-precision optical and e-beam inspection tools continues to surge. Additionally, Europe's expanding automotive electronics and industrial automation sectors further reinforce the need for robust inspection technologies to maintain reliability and quality standards.

• The 3D metrology segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market is segmented by dimension into 2D metrology, 3D metrology, and hybrid 2D. Among these, the 3D metrology segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Its dominance is driven by the increasing adoption of advanced packaging technologies, 3D stacking, FinFET structures, and heterogeneous integration, all of which require precise 3D measurement for accurate characterization. As semiconductor devices become more complex and miniaturized, demand for high-resolution 3D metrology tools continues to rise. Europe’s expanding automotive electronics, industrial automation, and IoT semiconductor production further strengthens the need for 3D metrology solutions to ensure performance, reliability, and yield optimization.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment 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.

List of Key Companies

• Onto Innovation
• Camtek
• Hitachi High-Technologies
• Lasertec Corporation
• ASML Holding NV
• Applied Materials Inc
• KLA Corp
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

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 Europe, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Europe semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market based on the following segments:

Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market, By Technology

• Inspection Equipment
• Metrology Equipment

Europe Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market, By Dimension

• 2D Metrology
• 3D Metrology
• Hybrid 2D