Semiconductor Foundry Market by Technology Node (10/7/5 nm, 16/14 nm, 20 nm, 28 nm, 45/40 nm, 65 nm), Application, and Geography - Global Industry Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast up to 2030

Semiconductor Foundry Market Size
The global semiconductor foundry market size was valued at $89.02 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $140.48 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period.

Semiconductor Foundry Market Overview 
A semiconductor foundry, commonly known as a ""foundry,"" is a specialized facility dedicated to the manufacturing of integrated circuits (ICs) or microchips. Unlike integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), which oversee both chip design and production, foundries focus solely on the production process. They play a crucial role in providing essential services to companies and designers who may lack the necessary resources or infrastructure to independently produce semiconductors. Typically, foundries operate under contractual arrangements, manufacturing chips according to the specifications and designs provided by their clients, who are often known as fabless semiconductor companies.

Semiconductor Foundry Market Dynamics 
• The semiconductor foundry market is expected to witness significant growth in the future due to the increase in utilization of electronics and increasing demand for advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Additionally, increasing demand for 5G wireless solutions and rising adoption of system-on-chip (SoC) and system-in-package (SiP) solutions are the prominent factors driving the growth of the market.
• However, the complexities in manufacturing semiconductor foundry and high capital investment are restraining the market growth.
• On the contrary, increasing government initiatives for adoption of electric vehicles and increasing demand for specialized foundry services are creating opportunities for market growth.

By Application, Consumer Electronics and Communication Segment is anticipated to have a Significant Growth Rate in the Semiconductor Foundry Market
The consumer electronics and communication segment is expected to have a strong growth in the semiconductor foundry market during the forecast period owing to increasing adoption of consumer electronics devices such as laptops, earphones, wearables, and smartphones. Semiconductors play a crucial role in consumer electronics, facilitating advancements in communication, computing, and other functionalities. Moreover, the continuous technological advancements and miniaturization of consumer electronics devices contribute to the demand for sophisticated semiconductor technology.

By Geography, North America is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The North America is experiencing strong growth rate during the forecast period due to the increasing utilization of semiconductor technology in connected devices and the automotive industry. The United States is expected to dominate the North American foundry market, primarily due to intense competition from both international and local competitors within the sector. Despite encountering numerous challenges over the years, the United States has demonstrated resilience and agility, enabling it to endure and adapt swiftly. Furthermore, American semiconductor firms continue to excel in research and development, design, and manufacturing process technology, ensuring their leadership or strong competitiveness in the industry.

Key Target Audience: 
• Semiconductor Foundry Companies
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs)
• Suppliers of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment and Materials
• Fabless Chip Companies

List of the Key Players Profiled in the Report Includes:
• Global Foundries
• United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) 
• Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)
• Intel Corporation 
• Powerchip Technology Corporation 
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC)
• STMicroelectronics NV7
• Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation
• United Microelectronics Corporation
• Texas Instruments Inc. 

Recent Developments: 
• In February 2024, GlobalFoundries, in collaboration with the Biden-Harris Administration, reveals funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to support vital chip manufacturing. This marks GlobalFoundries as the initial semiconductor pure play foundry to secure a substantial award, exceeding $1.5 billion. The initiative aims to fortify American semiconductor manufacturing, supply chains, and national security.

Market Segmentation: 
The research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry analysis with size, share, and forecast for the below segments:

Market by, Technology Node: 
• 10/7/5 nm 
• 16/14 nm 
• 20 nm
• 28 nm
• 45/40 nm 
• 65 nm
• Other Technology Nodes 

Market by, Application: 
• Consumer Electronics and Communication
• Automotive 
• Industrial 
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Other Applications

Market by, Geography: 
The semiconductor foundry market report also analyzes the major geographic regions and countries of the market. The regions and countries covered in the study include:
• North America (The United States, Canada, Mexico), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia Pacific), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• Middle East & Africa (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis

Scope of the Report:
The report “Global Semiconductor Foundry Market: Industry Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast up to 2030” by Diligence Insights provides a detailed analysis of the present market and future outlook with market estimates and forecasts for all specified segments, encompassing both global and regional perspectives as outlined within the research framework. The study includes historical market data for the years 2022, 2023 and offers revenue estimations for 2024, and project forecasts spanning from 2025 to 2030. It places significant emphasis on the examination of market trends, key industry participants, supply chain developments, technological advancements, pivotal milestones, and prospective strategies. Comprehensive market assessments are carried out across major geographic regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. As such, this report constitutes a valuable resource for current industry stakeholders, newcomers to the field, and potential investors.

The study offers an in-depth market analysis, drawing insights from industry experts across the value chain. A special focus has been made on 25 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, among others. The market data has been meticulously collected through extensive primary interviews and comprehensive secondary research. Market size determination is rooted in the revenue generated from sales across all the specified segments and sub-segments as defined within the research scope. The market sizing analysis includes both top-down and bottom-up approaches for data validation and accuracy measures.

The report offers insights into the following aspects:
• Analysis of major market trends, factors driving, restraining, threatening, and providing opportunities for the market.
• Analysis of the market structure by identifying various segments and sub-segments of the market.
• Understand the revenue forecast of the market for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.
• Analysis of opportunities by identification of high-growth segments/revenue pockets in the market.
• Understand major player profiles in the market and analyze their business strategies.
• Understand competitive developments such as joint ventures, alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and new product launches in the market.

Table Of Content

1 Market Introduction            
    1.1 Market Definition         
    1.2 Research Scope and Segmentation       
    1.3 Stakeholders         
    1.4 List of Abbreviations        
               
2 Executive Summary             
               
3 Research Methodology            
    3.1 Identification of Data        
    3.2 Data Analysis         
    3.3 Verification         
    3.4 Data Sources         
    3.5 Assumptions         
               
4 Market Dynamics             
    4.1 Market Drivers         
    4.2 Market Restraints         
    4.3 Market Opportunities        
    4.4 Market Challenges         
               
5 Porter's Five Force Analysis            
    5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers        
    5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers        
    5.3 Threat of New Entrants        
    5.4 Threat of Substitutes        
    5.5 Competitive Rivalry in the Market       
               
6 Global Semiconductor Foundry Market by, Technology Node         
    6.1 Overview         
    6.2 10/7/5 nm          
    6.3 16/14 nm          
    6.4 20 nm          
    6.5 28 nm          
    6.6 45/40 nm          
    6.7 65 nm          
    6.8 Other Technology Nodes         
               
7 Global Semiconductor Foundry Market by, Application         
    7.1 Overview         
    7.2 Consumer Electronics and Communication      
    7.3 Automotive          
    7.4 Industrial          
    7.5 High-Performance Computing (HPC)       
    7.6 Other Applications         
               
8 Global Semiconductor Foundry Market by, Geography         
    8.1 Overview         
    8.2 North America         
           8.2.1 US   
           8.2.2 Canada   
           8.2.3 Mexico   
    8.3 Europe          
           8.3.1 Germany   
           8.3.2 France   
           8.3.3 UK   
           8.3.4 Italy   
           8.3.5 Spain   
           8.3.6 Rest of Europe  
    8.4 Asia Pacific         
           8.4.1 China   
           8.4.2 Japan   
           8.4.3 India   
           8.4.4 South Korea  
           8.4.5 Australia   
           8.4.6 New Zealand  
           8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific  
    8.5 South America         
           8.5.1 Brazil   
           8.5.2 Argentina  
           8.5.3 Chile   
           8.5.4 Rest of South America 
    8.6 Middle East & Africa        
           8.6.1 UAE   
           8.6.2 Saudi Arabia  
           8.6.3 Qatar   
           8.6.4 Iran   
           8.6.5 South Africa  
           8.6.6 Rest of Middle East & Africa 
               
9 Key Developments             
               
10 Company Profiling             
    10.1 Global Foundries         
           10.1.1 Business Overview  
           10.1.2 Product/Service Offering 
           10.1.3 Financial Overview  
           10.1.4 SWOT Analysis  
           10.1.5 Key Activities  
    10.2 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)       
    10.3 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.       
    10.4 Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)    
    10.5 Intel Corporation          
    10.6 Powerchip Technology Corporation        
    10.7 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC)     
    10.8 STMicroelectronics NV7        
    10.9 Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation     
    10.10 United Microelectronics Corporation       
    10.11 Texas Instruments Inc.