Silicon Wafer Reclaim Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Diameter (150 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm, Others), By Application (Integrated Circuit, Solar Cells, Others) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Silicon wafer reclaim is produced using used wafer by a multi-step process which consists of sorting, stripping, lapping and grinding, polishing, cleaning, and inspection. Silicon reclaim wafers are thinner in size as compared to unused wafers. Silicon wafer reclaim is primarily used in the manufacturing of solar cells, integrated circuits, and photoelectric cells. The global silicon wafer reclaim market is rapidly increasing across the globe, owing to the rising demand from the consumer electronics sector.

Based on diameter, the market is categorized into 150 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm, and others. Among these, the 300 mm segment is held the major share of the market. The 300 mm silicon wafer reclaim is widely used in the production of solar cells, while the 200 mm silicon wafer reclaim is used in optoelectronic devices and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) circuits.

Based on application, the market has been segmented into integrated circuits, solar cells, and others. The solar cells segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period. demand for solar cells is rapidly increasing across the globe, owing to the rising government initiatives for renewable energy. Silicon wafer reclaim is also used in the manufacturing of integrated circuits, as it helps to decrease the cost of production.

The global silicon wafer reclaim market is rapidly driving across the globe, due to the rising demand for solar energy and consumer electronics products. Silicon wafer reclaim is used in the manufacturing of consumer electronic goods such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, due to its less weight and reclaimed properties. The solar energy sector is likely to get benefit from the significant increase in solar panel installations, especially in the U.S., Mexico, and China, which is expected to account for the increasing demand for the product in the regions. Furthermore, silicon wafer reclaim has high efficiency and less cost, due to these, it is widely used in the semiconductor industry for the production of the integrated circuit semiconductor industry. This factor is likely to drive the market during the forecast period.

The global silicon wafer reclaim market is mainly hampered by its complicated manufacturing process and lack of awareness regarding reclaim services.

Key Players Covered:

Some of the major companies in the silicon wafer reclaim market are DSK Technologies Pte Ltd, Phoenix Silicon International Corporation Global Silicon Technologies, Inc., MicroTech Systems, Inc., Noel Technologies, Inc., Optim Wafer Services, Shinryo Corporation, Silicon Valley Microelectronics, Inc., Silicon Quest International, and Nova Electronic Materials.

Regional Analysis:

The global silicon wafer reclaim market is studied across different regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the largest market share and it is anticipated that it will maintain its dominance during the forecast period, to the rapidly developing electronic industries in China, Thailand, India, South Korea, and Taiwan. Furthermore, the rising demand for consumer electronics and renewable sources of energy drive the demand for the silicon wafer reclaim market. North America also accounted for the key share of the market in 2020, owing to the rapid increases in the solar panel installations in the U.S. and Canada owing to the growing adoption of solar energy in the region. The Europe region is expected to witness a significant rise owing to a rapidly developing electronic industry in Germany, U.K., and Italy. Latin America and Middle East Africa regions are anticipated to drive at the highest rate, owing to the growing economy and industrialization.

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Key Industry Developments

• In 2019, GCL System Integration company decided to invest in large diameter silicon wafer reclaim production facility located at China.


• In 2017, Noel Technologies has expanded its wafer-fabrication production facility by 25% in Silicon Valley, U.S.