Market Overview
According to fortune business insights, the global lithography equipment market size was valued at USD 29.76 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 32.16 billion in 2026 to USD 67.43 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.70% during the forecast period. Europe dominated the global market with a share of 43.10% in 2025.
The analysis shows that the market is driven by the critical role lithography plays in manufacturing semiconductor ICs for applications like mobile phones, AI, and automotive electronics. The increasing demand for smaller, more powerful chips is pushing the adoption of advanced technologies like Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. While the COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions, the recovery is supporting new investments in the sector.
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Segments
Adoption of DUV Lithography by Semiconductor Manufacturers to Propel Segment Growth
Based on type, the market is categorized into EUV and DUV. The Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) segment is projected to dominate the market with a 56.69% share in 2026. Its leadership is due to DUV being a more mature, cost-effective technology with higher throughput, making it a continued choice for a significant portion of manufacturing processes.
ArF Immersion Technology to Dominate the Market Due to its use in Advanced Microchips
By technology, the market is categorized into ArF immersion, ArF scanners, KrF steppers, i-line steppers, and others. The ArF immersion segment is projected to lead the market with a 22.05% share in 2026, as it enables the production of features as small as 38-45nm, providing a good balance of resolution, cost, and throughput for high-volume manufacturing of advanced chips.
Advanced Packaging Segment to Lead Growth Owed to its Performance Benefits