South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Memory, Logic Components, Microprocessor, Analog Components, Optoelectronic Components, Discrete Components, and Others), By Dimension (2D, 2.5D, 3D), and South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market Size was Estimated at USD 12,498.1 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.25% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 29,879.3 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 29,879.3 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.25% from 2025 to 2035. One of the major factors propelling the market include the introduction of supportive government policies, the growing strategic collaboration with tech giants, the growing demand for semiconductors across multiple industries, and developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

Market Overview

The industry that manufactures and distributes machinery used in semiconductor fabrication is referred to as the South Korean semiconductor manufacturing equipment market. This comprises wafer inspection systems, lithography machines, etching machines, ion implantation devices, and chemical vapor deposition machines. In order to produce sophisticated semiconductor devices used in consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and telecommunications, these tools are necessary for material deposition, patterning, and substrate modification. Additionally, the market is expanding due to the growing need for semiconductors across a number of industries, such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, and the automotive sector. The market is also expanding as a result of developments in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), which call for more sophisticated semiconductors. In addition, the market is expanding thanks to the implementation of favorable government regulations and investments in research and development (R&D).

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea semiconductor manufacturing 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 South Korea semiconductor manufacturing 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 South Korea semiconductor manufacturing equipment market.

Driving Factors

The market is expanding due to the presence of important semiconductor companies in South Korea and the growing strategic partnerships with tech giants for semiconductor development. Furthermore, the market is expanding favorably due to continuous technological developments in semiconductor manufacturing, such as the creation of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, which enables more accurate and effective semiconductor patterning. In addition, the market is expanding due to the continuous drive towards smaller node sizes, which calls for sophisticated equipment. Furthermore, another factor driving growth is the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs), which call for high-performance semiconductors.

Restraining Factors

The high price of sophisticated machinery, the intricacy of production procedures, and interruptions in the supply chain

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market share is classified into product type and dimension.

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

The South Korea semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is segmented by product type into memory, logic components, microprocessor, analog components, optoelectronic components, discrete components, and others. Among these, the memory segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The main reason for this dominance is that South Korea leads the world in the production of memory chips, especially DRAM and NAND flash memory, which are essential components of many electronic devices and data centers.

• The 2.5D segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is segmented by dimension into 2D, 2.5D, and 3D. Among these, the 2.5D segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is mostly because of its extensive use in data centers, telecommunications, and high-performance computing (HPC), where high bandwidth and efficient power consumption are crucial.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea semiconductor manufacturing 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

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
• SK Hynix Inc
• Park Systems
• BOS Semiconductors
• Koh Young Technology
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In October 2024, to develop next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ULVAC, Inc. established the ULVAC Technology Center PYEONGTAEK in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do. Operations began in August 2024.

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 South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market, By Product Type

• Memory
• Logic Components
• Microprocessor
• Analog Components
• Optoelectronic Components
• Discrete Components
• Others

South Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Market, By Dimension 

• 2D
• 2.5D
• 3D