United Kingdom Photoresist Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Negative Products, Positive Products), By Spectral Line Size (ArF Dry, ArF Immersion, KrF, I-line, and G-line), and United Kingdom Photoresist Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Photoresist Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Photoresist Market Size was Estimated at USD 145.65 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.09% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Photoresist Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 226.42 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the United Kingdom Photoresist Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 226.42 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 4.09% from 2025 to 2035. The requirement for photoresists in the production of flat panels is increasing due to the growing demand for sophisticated displays like OLED and LCD panels.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom photoresist market refers to the marketplace of the semiconductor and electronics sector, where they are focused on the production and application of sensitive materials, which fuels the need for various key functions for the semiconductor industry. The light-sensitive substance known as a photoresist is made up of solvents, sensitizers, and adhesives. Adhesives are employed to regulate the resist's thermal characteristics. The resist's photosensitivity is determined by sensitizers, while its viscosity is determined by solvents. The primary usage of a photoresist is in circuit design. Photolithography is a patterning technique used in semiconductor manufacture that involves the use of photoresist in circuit design. Semiconductors & ICs, LCDs, PCBs, MEMs, and sensors are among the devices that use photoresist and its ancillaries.  One essential component utilized in the creation of PCBs is photoresist material. Medical equipment, LEDs, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, aerospace components, safety and security equipment, telecom equipment, and other applications are just a few of the many uses for PCBs. The rapid adoption of electronic gadgets and technological shifts like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things bolstered the market development.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom photoresist 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 United Kingdom photoresist market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, 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 United Kingdom photoresist market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom photoresist is influenced by several factors. The emergence of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has given rise to a new product subcategory of smart home appliances. One of the main industries using printed circuit boards (PCBs) is the consumer electronics sector. The printed circuit board (PCB) uses conductive tracks, paths, or track signals from copper sheets onto non-conductive substrates to mechanically support and link electrical and electronic components. The growing demand from consumers for high-resolution TVs, wearable technology, and smartphones is fueling this expansion. One major factor affecting the photoresist market is the shift toward advanced semiconductor node fabrication.

Restraining Factors

The market growth faces some barriers that could restrict the progress of the overall country, like the high cost associated with the photoresist materials in the lithography process, the complexity of logic, the layout, and edge positioning accuracy. The cost of photoresist is higher since it requires more technology and is harder to use, and, in some cases, increasing tax rates also raise the price of photoresist.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom photoresist market share is classified into product and spectral line size.

• The positive products segment held the greatest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom photoresist market is segmented by product into negative products, positive products. Among these, the positive products segment held the greatest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to high-resolution applications, particularly in semiconductor fabrication. They become more soluble when exposed to light, allowing for precise patterning.

• The ArF dry segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom photoresist market is segmented by spectral line size into ArF dry, ArF immersion, KrF, i-line, and g-line.  Among these, the ArF dry segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. The segment growth is propelled by the growth of mature-node foundry services, which are essential for power integrated circuits, sensor technologies, and automotive electronics. ARF dry is still crucial for providing line edge roughness control and process uniformity, as OEMs need more reliable and stable lithographic performance at 90 nm and above. Its continuous incorporation into legacy node manufacture is supported by its cost efficiency.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom photoresist 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

• JSR Corporation
• Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK)
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Fujifilm Corporation
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
• 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 United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom photoresist market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Photoresist Market, By Product

• Negative Products
• Positive Products

United Kingdom Photoresist Market, By Spectral Line Size

• ArF Dry
• ArF Immersion
• KrF
• I-line
• G-line