The worldwide photomask market is estimated to be $3.0 billion in 2010 and forecasted to total $3.2 billion in 2012. This report provides a summary and trends of this important market.

Researchers have conducted a supply-side market characterization of the photomask market. Seven regions of the world are covered in this summary including North America, Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Rest of World. Market size estimates reflect the merchant and captive market, and excludes license, royalty, and equipment revenues. In addition to the interviews, a comprehensive literature review, including company financial reports, was conducted.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Executive Summary
    Background
    Methodology
    Overview
    Technology Trends
    Market Trends
    Summary
    Appendix A - 2010 Photomask and Reticle Questionnaire
    Appendix B - Summary of Merchant Photomask Supplier Websites
    Appendix C - Photomask Supplier Consolidation Flow Chart (1986 - Current)

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES

    Figure 1 – 2010 Estimated Wafer Fabrication Materials Market
    Figure 2 – Merchant Market Share
    Figure 3 – Wafer Fab Capacity by Feature Size
    Figure 4 – Worldwide Wafer Area Shipment Index
    Figure 5 – Worldwide Quarterly Billings for Semiconductor Equipment
    Figure 6 – Worldwide Annual Billings for Mask and Reticle Equipment
    Figure 7 – Photomask Market Forecast (millions of U.S. dollars)
    Table 1 – List of Photomask Suppliers Contacted for the Photomask Characterization
    Table 2 – 22-nm Production Roadmap by Device Manufacturer
    Table 3 – Summary of Photomask Suppliers Strategic Relationships
    Table 4 – Regional Photomask market 2005-2012