SAPPHIRE WAFER MARKET

SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

• Technology and large flagship product introductions will drive more semiconductor content and value across market segments in 2024 through 2026, including the introduction of AI PCs and AI smartphones next year and a much-needed improvement in memory ASPs and DRAM bit volume 
• Geopolitics and costs are the main challenges to supply chain stability. Most semiconductor companies have adjusted their supply chains to analyze and reduce risks. 50% of companies have adopted automation / intelligent solutions to improve supply chain visibility 
• Demand for electronic products and Automotive will drive semiconductor industry growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Expansion and new fab plant setups in South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and India will play a crucial role in the global supply chain across various segments 
• The Asia-Pacific automotive semiconductor market accounts for one-third of the global total, with Japan as the clear leader. This is due to the higher degree of intelligent autonomy in vehicles, which requires more control chips and storage capacity 
• Logic products (CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs) dominated with $178.5 billion in sales, accounting for over 60% of the industry’s total revenue. Memory followed with $92.3 billion, despite declining prices. Notably, both categories saw year-over-year declines except for GPUs, highlighting the industry’s current challenges. 

INTRODUCTION TO SAPPHIRE WAFER MARKET

 A flat, thin piece of sapphire crystal known as a “wafer” is utilised in a variety of electronic and optical applications. Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) crystals are found in sapphire, which is prized for its toughness, tenacity, and optical purity.

The Verneuil technique, which includes melting and solidifying sapphire in a controlled environment, is commonly used to create sapphire wafers. Electronic devices including LEDs, power transistors, and radio frequency integrated circuits frequently use sapphire wafers as a substrate (RFICs). In high-pressure and high-temperature applications, they are also utilised as a substrate for optical devices such laser diodes, optical filters, and windows.

Because of their better mechanical and thermal qualities, sapphire wafers are chosen over other materials like silicon. They have a greater melting point, can tolerate higher temperatures and pressures, and are scratch- and wear-resistant.

SAPPHIRE WAFER MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST

The Global sapphire wafer market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.

SAPPHIRE WAFER MARKET NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

For Silicon on Sapphire (SOS) wafers, Kyocera manufactures sapphire substrates in large quantities[1]. Worldwide, scientists and engineers rely on MSE Supply as a source of sapphire wafers because of the exceptional quality of their offerings.

On request, they provide customised sapphire wafers[2]. The largest high-quality sapphire wafer ready for the manufacture of LEDs is a 12-inch polished sapphire wafer made by Rubicon Technologies.

A full selection of premium sapphire substrates, including wafers and cores with dimensions of two, three, and four inches, six, eight, and twelve inches, are available from Rubicon[5].

SAPPHIRE WAFER MARKET DYNAMICS 

Russian company Monocrystal is increasing the capacity of its monthly sapphire manufacturing from the present level of 4.0 million 2-inch wafer equivalents to 5.0 million units.

The sapphire substrate market in North America is dominated by companies like Elcon Precision LLC, AdValue Tech, S & D Materials, LLC, Rubicon Technology, Precise Micro-Optics Inc., NOVA Electronic Materials, LLC, GAVISH, and SVM.

The use of sapphire substrates in LEDs, laser diodes, and RFIC applications is expected to increase, and the market is expected to reach.

SAPPHIRE WAFER MARKET KEY PLAYERS

• Kyocera Corporation
• DK Aztec Co., Ltd
• Crystalwise Technology
• Monocrystal
• Rubicon Technology

THIS SAPPHIRE WAFER MARKET REPORT WILL ANSWER FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. How many sapphire wafer are manufactured per annum globally? Who are the sub-component suppliers in different regions?
2. Cost breakup of a Global sapphire wafer and key vendor selection criteria
3. Where is the sapphire wafer manufactured? What is the average margin per unit?
4. Market share of Global sapphire wafer manufacturers and their upcoming products
5. Cost advantage for OEMs who manufacture Global sapphire wafer in-house
6. key predictions for next 5 years in Global sapphire wafer market
7. Average B-2-B sapphire wafer price in all segments
8. Latest trends in sapphire wafer market, by every market segment
9. The market size (both volume and value) of the sapphire wafer market in 2024-2030 and every year in between?
10. Production breakup of sapphire wafer market, by suppliers and their OEM relationship