Semiconductor Chip Handler Market Report 2026

The semiconductor chip handler market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.6 billion in 2025 to $2.82 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing semiconductor test volumes, rise in consumer electronics demand, early automation adoption in fabs, growth in outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), expansion of automotive electronics.

The semiconductor chip handler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to surge in AI and HPC chip production, need for ultra-high-precision test handling, adoption of fully automated smart fabs, rising complexity of packaging technologies, growing demand for advanced MEMS and sensor testing. Major trends in the forecast period include ai-driven intelligent chip handling, industry 4.0-enabled automated testing, robotics-enhanced high-precision handling, cybersecure semiconductor handling systems, iot-integrated smart chip handling platforms.

The growing demand for consumer electronics is expected to fuel the expansion of the semiconductor chip handler market in the coming years. Consumer electronics are devices designed for personal use, mainly for entertainment, communication, and personal management, aimed at simplifying everyday life with user-friendly technology. The demand for consumer electronics is increasing due to rapid digital transformation and the growing integration of smart technologies into daily life. Semiconductor chip handlers are essential in consumer electronics for efficiently testing, sorting, and packaging chips during high-volume production, ensuring precision and speed in the manufacturing process. For example, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association reported that consumer electronics production reached $204.67 million (¥32,099 million), a 127% increase compared to the previous year. This rise in consumer electronics demand is driving the growth of the semiconductor chip handler market.

Leading companies in the semiconductor chip handler market are focusing on technological innovations, such as advanced handlers with high-voltage partial discharge (HVPD) testing, to ensure high-voltage reliability and enhance the efficiency of power semiconductor testing for next-generation SiC and GaN devices. HVPD testing is a diagnostic technique used to detect and measure small electrical discharges within a semiconductor or insulating material, identifying defects and ensuring high-voltage reliability to prevent insulation failure in power electronics. For example, in July 2024, Boston Semi Equipment, a US-based semiconductor equipment provider, launched a new test site module for its Zeus gravity feed test handler, enabling HVPD testing up to 24 24kV peak for power semiconductor manufacturing. This upgrade meets the growing demand for SiC- and GaN-based devices, improving isolation testing efficiency and compatibility with existing Zeus handlers.

In May 2024, Infosys Limited, an India-based information technology company, acquired InSemi Technology Services Pvt. Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is designed to bolster Infosys' semiconductor design expertise, which is critical for the development of next-generation technologies. The deal enhances Infosys' ability to assist clients with digital transformation using advanced semiconductor solutions. InSemi Technology Services Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based provider of semiconductor design and embedded system solutions, including semiconductor chipsets.

Major companies operating in the semiconductor chip handler market are Advantest Corporation, Cohu, Inc., Teradyne, Inc., Chroma ATE, SPEA S.p.A., Techwing Inc., Boston Semi Equipment, Exis Tech, HON Technology, FormFactor, Inc., Virginia Panel Corporation, TESEC Corporation, MPI Corporation, Keysight Technologies, National Instruments, ASM Pacific Technology, Chipbond Technology, Amkor Technology, Powertech Technology, Tokyo Seimitsu, YOKOGAWA, Rohde & Schwarz, SEICA, Formosa Epitaxy.

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 are reshaping the semiconductor chip handler market by increasing the cost of imported precision components, testing modules, and automation systems, thereby pressuring manufacturers’ operational expenses. These impacts are most visible across pick-and-place, rotary, and high-precision goniometer handlers, with Asia-Pacific regions such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea - major semiconductor equipment hubs - facing the strongest disruptions. While tariffs slow procurement and extend lead times, they also drive positive outcomes by encouraging regional manufacturing, supply-chain diversification, and localized innovation to reduce long-term dependency on imported tooling.

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A semiconductor chip handler is an automated device used in semiconductor manufacturing and testing to transport, sort, and position integrated circuit (IC) chips between various stages, such as wafer probing, testing, and packaging. It ensures precise handling, high-speed throughput, and minimal contamination, which helps improve efficiency and yield in semiconductor production.

The primary types of semiconductor chip handlers include pick and place handlers, rotary handlers, goniometer handlers, and linearity handlers. Pick and place systems are designed to accurately lift, move, and position objects at specific locations. Service types for these handlers include assembly and packaging, as well as testing, with operations carried out through either automatic or semi-automatic functions. Major applications include outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing, as well as internet download management. These systems are widely used across various industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, telecom, and more.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the semiconductor chip handler market in 2025. The regions covered in the semiconductor chip handler market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the semiconductor chip handler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The semiconductor chip handler market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as automated handling solutions, testing interface support, maintenance and support, and data logging and reporting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The semiconductor chip handler market also includes sales of gravity feed handlers, turret handlers, and tri-temperature handlers. 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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