The chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.89 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the forecast period is expected to result from increased semiconductor demand, the expansion of automotive electronics, supportive government incentives and investments, and rising demand for power electronics. Key trends in this period include the integration of artificial intelligence, advancements in intellectual property, 3D integration and advanced packaging, strategic collaborations and partnerships, and the development of innovative pad materials and designs.
The growing demand for semiconductors is expected to drive the expansion of the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads market. Semiconductors, which have conductivity between conductors and insulators, are used to control electrical current in devices such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. Demand is rising rapidly as electric vehicles increasingly rely on advanced chips to manage battery performance, enable autonomous driving features, and support complex in-car electronics. CMP slurry and pads facilitate semiconductor production by creating uniform and smooth wafer surfaces, improving manufacturing precision and device performance. For example, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, global semiconductor sales reached $49.1 billion in May 2024, a 19.3% increase from $41.2 billion in May 2023 and a 4.1% rise from $47.2 billion in April 2024. This rising semiconductor demand is driving growth in the CMP slurry and pads market.
Companies in the CMP slurry and pads market are investing in reusable pad technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact. These innovations restore worn polishing pads for repeated use, lowering waste while maintaining performance in semiconductor manufacturing. In January 2024, SK Hynix, a South Korean semiconductor company, developed a reusable CMP pad technology that refurbishes worn pads, reducing waste and manufacturing costs. This innovation also bypasses existing patents, supports ESG goals, and enhances supply chain resilience by decreasing dependence on imported consumables. Phased adoption of the technology began in 2024, supporting SK Hynix’s sustainability targets of using 25% recycled or renewable materials by 2025 and over 30% by 2030, improving both environmental impact and operational efficiency.
In January 2023, Amtech Systems Inc., a US-based manufacturer of semiconductor consumables and equipment, acquired Entrepix Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to expand Amtech’s presence in front-end wafer processing, particularly for smaller wafers and silicon carbide, while strengthening its competitive position through enhanced substrate processing solutions and cross-selling opportunities. Entrepix, based in the US, specializes in chemical mechanical polishing and provides CMP services, including consumables such as slurries and polishing pads.
Major players in the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads market are Saint-Gobain SA, 3M Company, Applied Materials Inc., Merck KGaA, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, AGC Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Resonac Holdings Corporation, Ebara Corporation, Entegris Inc., JSR Corporation, Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd., Soulbrain Holdings Co. Ltd., SK Enpulse Co. Ltd., Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd., FNS Tech Co. Ltd., Praise Victor Industrial Co. Ltd., Pureon AG, Ace Nanochem Co. Ltd., and Horiba Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads market in 2024, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
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.
The intensifying U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to have a significant impact on the chemicals sector, which is bearing a disproportionate burden, particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic substitutes are often unavailable. Producers of specialty chemicals, heavily dependent on Chinese raw materials, are experiencing production disruptions. At the same time, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing profit margins eroded due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are ramping up R&D into bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to consolidate buying power, and shifting production to tariff-neutral nations such as Saudi Arabia.
Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads are essential in the polishing process. The slurry is a mixture of chemical agents and fine abrasives that facilitate controlled surface material removal. The pads act as a supportive surface, ensuring even contact and consistent slurry distribution. This combination allows mechanical and chemical actions to work together, achieving precise and uniform planarization of surfaces.
The main product categories in CMP include slurries and pads. CMP slurries are specially formulated suspensions containing nano-sized abrasive particles in a chemically reactive solution. These slurries perform polishing and planarization functions and are distributed via direct sales, distributors, and resellers. CMP is widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, optical substrate production, and disk drive component fabrication. Its end users include integrated device manufacturers, foundries, and memory manufacturers, among others.
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The chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and pads market consists of sales of oxide slurries, tungsten slurries, copper slurries, hard pads, soft pads, and composite pads. 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).
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Executive Summary
Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Slurry and Pads Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on chemical mechanical planarization (cmp) slurry and pads market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for chemical mechanical planarization (cmp) slurry and pads? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The chemical mechanical planarization (cmp) slurry and pads market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Product Type: Chemical Mechanical Planarization Slurries; Chemical Mechanical Planarization Pads2) By Functionality: Polishing; Planarization
3) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales; Distributors and Resellers; Aftermarket
4) By Application: Semiconductor Manufacturing; Optical Substrate; Disk Drive Components; Other Applications
5) By End-User: Integrated Device Manufacturers; Foundries; Memory Manufacturers; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Chemical Mechanical Planarization Slurries: Silica-Based Slurries; Alumina-Based Slurries; Cerium Oxide-Based Slurries; Mixed Oxide Slurries2) By Chemical Mechanical Planarization Pads: Hard Pads; Medium Pads; Soft Pads; Suba Pads
Companies Mentioned: Saint-Gobain SA; 3M Company; Applied Materials Inc.; Merck KGaA; Fujifilm Holdings Corporation; AGC Inc.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Resonac Holdings Corporation; Ebara Corporation; Entegris Inc.; JSR Corporation; Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.; Soulbrain Holdings Co. Ltd.; SK Enpulse Co. Ltd.; Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd.; FNS Tech Co. Ltd.; Praise Victor Industrial Co. Ltd.; Pureon AG; Ace Nanochem Co. Ltd.; Horiba Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Slurry and Pads market report include:- Saint-Gobain SA
- 3M Company
- Applied Materials Inc.
- Merck KGaA
- Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
- AGC Inc.
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Resonac Holdings Corporation
- Ebara Corporation
- Entegris Inc.
- JSR Corporation
- Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.
- Soulbrain Holdings Co. Ltd.
- SK Enpulse Co. Ltd.
- Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd.
- FNS Tech Co. Ltd.
- Praise Victor Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Pureon AG
- Ace Nanochem Co. Ltd.
- Horiba Ltd.
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 250 |
Published | October 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.92 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 3.89 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.5% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 20 |