Photoresist & Photoresist Ancillaries Market Report 2026

The photoresist & photoresist ancillaries market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.28 billion in 2025 to $4.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for multilayer ic fabrication, early adoption of uv-based photoresist technologies, growth in consumer electronics manufacturing, reliance on traditional lithography chemistries, expansion of pcb production.

The photoresist & photoresist ancillaries market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing need for high-resolution resists, expansion of advanced node semiconductor manufacturing, development of eco-friendly resist formulations, rising adoption of 3d packaging, growth in global fab capacity expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of advanced semiconductor lithography platforms, adoption of digital process control in photoresist manufacturing, integration of IoT-enabled material tracking systems, development of AI-assisted patterning optimization, growth of robotics-enhanced cleanroom production.

The expanding semiconductor sector is expected to drive the growth of the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market in the coming years. Semiconductors, also known as integrated circuits (ICs) or microchips, are made from pure elements such as silicon or germanium, as well as compounds like gallium arsenide. They are essential components in electronic equipment, enabling advancements in communications, computing, healthcare, defense systems, transportation, clean energy, and many other fields. In the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and integrated chips, photoresists are used to define the circuit elements on the chip or PCB. For example, in February 2025, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), a U.S.-based trade association, reported that global semiconductor sales reached US $627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% from US $526.8 billion in 2023. Therefore, the growing semiconductor sector is driving the growth of the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market.

Companies operating in the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market are adopting a strategic partnership approach to enhance the distribution of photoresist products. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other’s strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and shared success. For example, in September 2023, DuPont Interconnect Solutions, part of DuPont’s Electronics & Industrial (E&I) business segment and a US-based chemical company, partnered with YMT, a Korean printed circuit board materials manufacturer, to strengthen the distribution and service of Riston Dry Film Photoresist in Korea. Through this partnership, DuPont’s expertise in circuit imaging materials and YMT’s local network are combined to better meet the needs of local customers with a comprehensive solution, faster response times, and improved service.

In October 2023, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, a Japan-based company that develops, produces, and markets products in the imaging and information sectors, acquired Entegris, Inc. for $700 million. Through this acquisition, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation seeks to strengthen its leadership in semiconductor materials by broadening its product offerings, enhancing manufacturing capabilities, and fostering innovation in electronic chemicals. Entegris, Inc., a US-based manufacturing firm, provides advanced materials and solutions, including photoresists and ancillary products, for semiconductor manufacturing.

Major companies operating in the photoresist & photoresist ancillaries market are Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd., JSR Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical America Inc., FUJIFILM Hunt Chemicals U.S.A. Inc., Merck KGaA, Allresist GmbH, Micro Resist Technology GmbH, Avantor Performance Materials Inc., KemLab Inc., DJ MicroLaminates, LG Chem Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, AZ Electronic Materials, Sumika Electronic Materials Inc., Brewer Science Inc., Chemtronics, Dynaloy LLC, EMD Performance Materials, Entegris Inc., KMG Chemicals Inc., Photronics Inc., E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market by increasing the cost of imported chemicals, polymers, and precision lithography materials used in semiconductor manufacturing. Asian and North American fabrication hubs are most affected due to strong reliance on cross-border chemical supply chains. However, tariffs are also accelerating regional chemical production, promoting localized advanced material refinement, and driving innovation in cost-efficient, high-performance resist formulations, strengthening long-term supply chain resilience.

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A photoresist is a natural polymer that improves its biochemical structure when exposed to ultraviolet light. Photoresist ancillary materials are used simultaneously with photoresists such as anti-reflective coatings, developers, photoresist strippers, and edge bead removers. Photoresist & photoresist ancillaries are used in wiring configuration in multi-layered semiconductors for manufacturing laptops, music players, mobile phones, servers, and household machines among others.

The main types of photoresist and photoresist ancillaries are ArF immersion, KrF, ArF Dry, g- and i-line. ArF immersion uses the wavelengths for patterning critical layers during IC production and for multi-patterning applications that support the advanced semiconductor production nodes. The different type of ancillaries includes anti-reflective coatings, remover, developer, others and is used in semiconductors and ICS, LCDs, printed circuit boards, others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the photoresist & photoresist ancillaries market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the photoresist & photoresist ancillaries market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The photoresist and photoresist ancillaries market consists of sales of argon fluoride (ArF) Immersion photoresist, krypton fluoride (KrF) photoresist, and other photoresist & photoresist ancillaries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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