Reticle Pod Cleaning System Market

Reticle Pod Cleaning System Market Outlook (2022-2032)

The global reticle pod cleaning system market currently accounts for US$ 56.7 million valuation and is forecast to reach US$ 107 million by 2032, expanding at a noteworthy CAGR of 6.6% from 2022 to 2032.

Report Attributes	Details
Reticle Pod Cleaning System Market Size (2021A)	US$ 53.8 million
Estimated Year Value (2022E)	US$ 56.7 million
Forecast Year Value (2032F)	US$ 107 million
Global Market Growth Rate (2022-2032)	6.6%
Asia Pacific Market Share (2021)	~83.5%
Asia Pacific Growth Rate (2022-2032)	~6.7%
China Growth Rate (2022-2032)	~7.2%
Market Share of Top 5 Companies	~78%
Key Companies Profiled	Brooks Automation, Inc. Hugle Electronics Inc. DEVICEENG Co., LTD. AP&S International GmbH

The worldwide semiconductor industry is worth US$ 550 billion and experience growth at 6% CAGR from 2017 to 2021. Growing demand from several end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, etc., will boost the production of semiconductors. This is almost certain to drive demand for reticle pods that will need to be cleaned, thereby augmenting the need for reticle pod cleaning systems.

Reticle Pod Cleaning System Demand Analysis (2017-2021) in Comparison to Market Growth Forecasts (2022-2032)

Historically, reticle pod cleaning system market revenue witnessed a growth of nearly 0.1% CAGR during 2017-21. The market has generated an absolute dollar opportunity of around US$ 200,000. Increasing investments in new semiconductor production facilities have driven the demand for reticle pods, and with it, reticle pod cleaning systems. The market is predicted to create an absolute $ opportunity of nearly US$ 50 million through 2032.

The Americas reticle pod cleaning system market is the leading revenue shareholder with more than one-tenth market share at the end of 2021. However, it is expected to lose 128 BPS by 2032. The United States reticle pod cleaning system market is prominent in the Americas market and held more than four-fifths market share in 2021.

In addition, the Asia Pacific reticle pod cleaning system market holds more than 83.5% market share. It is expected to generate an absolute $ opportunity of almost US$ 46.1 million at a CAGR of 6.7% over the forecast period.

Furthermore, the South Korean reticle pod cleaning system market is keeping itself in the leading position in the Asian reticle pod cleaning system market by obtaining more than one-fourth market share. It is projected to expand at 1.9% CAGR over the decade.

Overall, global demand for reticle pod cleaning systems is expected to surge at 6.6% CAGR over the next ten years.

Why is Demand for Reticle Pod Cleaning Systems Set to Increase So Fast?

“Rapidly Increasing Automation in Semiconductor Industry Driving Demand for Advanced Reticle Pod Cleaning Systems”

Proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) has driven the need for automation in the semiconductor industry. A network of digitally and mechanically interconnected computing devices provides the capability to transfer information and data over the network without involving human-to-computer interactions.

Further, the property of enabling connected devices to utilize sensors and actuators for collecting, recording, and transmitting data to computing devices in real-time has spurred the adoption of IoT, which, in turn, has fueled the demand for semiconductors.

A significant increase in the use of semiconductors is driving high demand for reticle pod cleaning systems, as these pods are key components in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Cleaning systems help reduce the probability of defects in semiconductor systems.

“Surging Sales of Semiconductors Driving Market Growth”

On account of rising disposable income and technological advancements, the buying patterns of electronics have been continuously changing, with most customers upgrading to new, improved electronic products. This will further boost the demand for consumer electronics, thereby driving semiconductor manufacturing, and consequently fueling the demand for reticle pod cleaning systems.

Presence of regional and local vendors across the world has made the reticle pod cleaner market concentrated. Leading vendors are focusing on differentiating their products and services through unique and clear-value propositions in a bid to succeed and thrive in this highly-competitive market.

Country-wise Insights

Why is Germany a Huge Market for Reticle Pod Cleaning Systems?

Germany is the leader of the European semiconductor industry, and has prominent electronic devices as well as semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers.

Leading companies such as Intel, Bosch, Globalfoundries, Infineon, etc., are investing a large portion of their revenue in Germany to expand their production capabilities.

• For Instance, Intel has announced establishing a new semiconductor facility in Magdeburg, in which it’ll invest US$ 18.2 billion initially.
• Further, Bosch has invested nearly US$ 1.07 billion in Dresden’s production facility, which is Europe’s first fully-digitalized semiconductor production facility.

These, and other investments in semiconductor facilities, are opening the gates of new opportunities for reticle pod cleaning system manufacturers. This is expected to boost the overall European industry and offer an absolute dollar opportunity of US$ 2.2 billion by 2032.

The German reticle pod cleaning system market accounts for more than two-fifths of the European market share and is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 2.3 million by 2032.

Which Countries Lead the Asia Pacific Market for Reticle Pod Cleaning Systems?

Favorable regulations, ease of doing business, hassle-free labor availability, and several subsidy programs run by governments are supporting companies to increase their production by setting up manufacturing units in developing Asian countries such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia.

China and India are the largest automotive manufacturing countries in Asia and account for high electronic device consumption. Increased automotive and electronic industry's need for semiconductors has been amplified in the recent few years owing to augmented middle-class income and rapid urbanization.

In expectation of swelling demand from the automobile sector, the electronic gadgets industry is likely to drive semiconductor demand, which will, in turn, drive the demand for reticle pods as well as reticle pod cleaning systems.

The Asian reticle pod cleaning system market has continued its growth in the last few years. It has captured more than four-fifths market share in the global market. The South Korea reticle pod cleaning system market is expected to gain 142 BPS and provide an absolute $ opportunity of nearly US$ 46.1 million over the forecast period.

Category-wise Insights

Why Do Most End Users Prefer EUV Pod Cleaners?

Reticle pod cleaning systems are largely available in two types - EUV pod cleaners and non-EUV pod cleaners. EUV pod cleaners are widely used at semiconductor facilities owing to the increased use of EUV photomasks. EUV lithography is extensively used to pattern the finest details on highly-advanced microchips.

There is increased efficiency in packing more transistors using EUV lithography onto a single chip, which can be affordably manufactured on a mass level. These chips require very less energy and provide high performance owing to fast processing brainpower.

Increasing use of EUV lethargy is driving the demand for EUV pod cleaning systems, owing to which, the segment is expected to grow 2X and generate an absolute dollar opportunity of around US$ 40 million by the end of 2032.

Which Application Will Drive Most Revenue for Reticle Pod Cleaning System Manufacturers?

Reticle pod cleaners are used in semiconductor manufacturing to protect the reticles and avoid any kind of contamination caused by chemicals or dust particles. Reticles also need to be cleaned to maintain a higher yield and reduce the probability of producing any defective photomasks.

Foundries are the largest producers of semiconductors and manufacture all kinds of semiconductors and consume a large number of wafers. As such, a high number of reticle pod cleaners are used in foundries.

Application of reticle pod cleaners in foundries acquired more than three-fourths market share in 2021. Foundry application is expected to demonstrate 6.8% CAGR and offer an absolute dollar opportunity of around US$ 42 million by 2032.

Competitive Landscape

The global reticle pod cleaning system market is concentrated in nature, and companies from the Asia Pacific region are dominating the market owing to their higher production efficiency and vast experience in the industry.

Industry players are concentrating on improving their R&D abilities and upgrading their product portfolios.

• In February 2019, Hugle Electronics opened an R&D center in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo. This will help the company develop new products that can cater to the needs of manufacturers working on new technologies.
• In March and November 2020, the company was certified with ISO 45001 and awarded the IR52 Jang Young-shil, respectively, some of the highest awards given to encourage engineers who play a prominent role in research.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of top manufacturers of reticle pod cleaning systems positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in the recently published report.

Key Segments of Reticle Pod Cleaning System Industry Research

• Reticle Pod Cleaning System Market by Type:

  • EUV Pod Cleaners
  • Non-EUV Pod Cleaners

• Reticle Pod Cleaning System by Function:

  • Manual Reticle Pod Cleaning Systems
  • Semi-Automatic Reticle Pod Cleaning Systems
  • Fully Automatic Reticle Pod Cleaning Systems

• Reticle Pod Cleaning System by Reticle Size:

  • Up to 8 Reticles
  • 8-10 Inch Reticles
  • Above 10 Inch Reticles

• Reticle Pod Cleaning System by Application:

  • Foundry
  • IDMs (Integrated Device Manufacturers)

• Reticle Pod Cleaning System by Region:

  • Americas
  • EMEA
  • Asia Pacific