The global market for Photomask Pellicle was estimated to be worth US$ 884 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1493 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
The pellicle is a part of the photomask. As a covering, the pellicle is suspended above the photomask to form a physical barrier. Even if particles fall on it, they will not touch the mask itself. The pellicle can effectively prevent mask contamination and plays a vital role in improving production efficiency and chip quality.
A pellicle is a thin membrane stretched over an aluminum frame and glued to the photomask to protect it from contaminants, such as particles. Even if particles sit on the membrane, they are not printed on the wafer/ flat panel displays because they are out of focus during the exposure from the lithography process.
The process of preparing this Pellicle is also full of scientific and technological content. Usually, precise vacuum coating technology such as physical vapor deposition (PVD) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is used to form a uniform and dense film on the surface of the mask. This process requires precise control of parameters such as temperature, pressure and gas flow to ensure the quality and performance of the film.
Global key Photomask Pellicle players cover Mitsui Chemicals, Shin-Etsu, FINE SEMITECH, Micro Lithography, Inc., S&S Tech and INKO, etc. In terms of revenue, the global 3 largest companies occupied for a share nearly 85.67% in 2023.
From the perspective of downstream fields, the semiconductor field occupies a dominant position, accounting for about 74.17% in 2023. In semiconductor manufacturing, the role of this Pellicle is far more than simple physical protection. It can also effectively reduce the diffraction effect in the lithography process and improve the imaging quality. Especially in extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) technology, due to the extremely short wavelength of the light source (about 13.5nm), the traditional penetrating mask can no longer be used. At this time, the reflective mask and its Pellicle have become the key technology.
It is worth noting that with the continuous advancement of chip manufacturing technology, the requirements for the mask Pellicle are getting higher and higher. For example, in advanced processes of 7nm and below, the size of the pattern on the mask may be only tens of nanometers, which puts extremely stringent requirements on the uniformity and defect control of the Pellicle.
Globally, Asia (especially China, Taiwan, and South Korea) dominates the mask protective film market. China is playing an increasingly important role in the world. As China develops in the field of semiconductor manufacturing, the demand for mask protective films in the region is also increasing.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Photomask Pellicle, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Photomask Pellicle by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Photomask Pellicle market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Sqm) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Photomask Pellicle.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Mitsui Chemicals
- Shin-Etsu
- FINE SEMITECH
- Micro Lithography Inc (MLI)
- S&S Tech
- 印科微(INKO)
- NEPCO
- Canatu
Segment by Type
- Hard Photomask Pellicle
- Soft Photomask Pellicle
Segment by Application
- Semiconductors
- Flat Panel Display
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Photomask Pellicle manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Photomask Pellicle in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Photomask Pellicle in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Photomask Pellicle Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Photomask Pellicle Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Photomask Pellicle Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Photomask Pellicle Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Photomask Pellicle Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Photomask Pellicle Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Photomask Pellicle Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Photomask Pellicle Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Photomask Pellicle Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Photomask Pellicle
- 2.9 Photomask Pellicle Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Photomask Pellicle Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Photomask Pellicle Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Photomask Pellicle as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Hard Photomask Pellicle
- 3.1.2 Soft Photomask Pellicle
- 3.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Photomask Pellicle Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Semiconductors
- 4.1.2 Flat Panel Display
- 4.1.3 Others
- 4.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Photomask Pellicle Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Photomask Pellicle Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Photomask Pellicle Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Photomask Pellicle Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Photomask Pellicle Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Photomask Pellicle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Photomask Pellicle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Mitsui Chemicals
- 7.1.1 Mitsui Chemicals Company Information
- 7.1.2 Mitsui Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Mitsui Chemicals Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Mitsui Chemicals Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Mitsui Chemicals Recent Development
- 7.2 Shin-Etsu
- 7.2.1 Shin-Etsu Company Information
- 7.2.2 Shin-Etsu Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Shin-Etsu Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Shin-Etsu Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Shin-Etsu Recent Development
- 7.3 FINE SEMITECH
- 7.3.1 FINE SEMITECH Company Information
- 7.3.2 FINE SEMITECH Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 FINE SEMITECH Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 FINE SEMITECH Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 FINE SEMITECH Recent Development
- 7.4 Micro Lithography Inc (MLI)
- 7.4.1 Micro Lithography Inc (MLI) Company Information
- 7.4.2 Micro Lithography Inc (MLI) Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Micro Lithography Inc (MLI) Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Micro Lithography Inc (MLI) Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Micro Lithography Inc (MLI) Recent Development
- 7.5 S&S Tech
- 7.5.1 S&S Tech Company Information
- 7.5.2 S&S Tech Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 S&S Tech Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 S&S Tech Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 S&S Tech Recent Development
- 7.6 印科微(INKO)
- 7.6.1 印科微(INKO) Company Information
- 7.6.2 印科微(INKO) Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 印科微(INKO) Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 印科微(INKO) Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 印科微(INKO) Recent Development
- 7.7 NEPCO
- 7.7.1 NEPCO Company Information
- 7.7.2 NEPCO Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 NEPCO Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 NEPCO Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 NEPCO Recent Development
- 7.8 Canatu
- 7.8.1 Canatu Company Information
- 7.8.2 Canatu Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Canatu Photomask Pellicle Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Canatu Photomask Pellicle Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Canatu Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Photomask Pellicle Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Photomask Pellicle Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Photomask Pellicle Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Photomask Pellicle Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer