Photoresist Stripper Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5553
  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Photoresist Stripper Market Segmentation:

Product Type Segment Analysis

In photoresist stripper market, aqueous segment is likely to account for more than 57% share by the end of 2035. Aqueous photoresist strippers use water as the primary solvent, offering environmental advantages and cost-effectiveness. They are favored for their ability to efficiently remove photoresist materials in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing processes.

Aqueous solutions are generally considered more sustainable and safer compared to the semi-aqueous segment the dominant choice, reflecting industry preferences for environmentally friendly and economically viable solutions in the market.

Process Segment Analysis

In photoresist stripper market, positive photoresist stripping segment is predicted to capture over 53% revenue share by 2035. Positive photoresist stripping involves removing the exposed portions of the photoresist material, leaving the desired pattern intact. This process is more widely used as it is versatile and suitable for various applications in semiconductor manufacturing.

Positive photoresists offer higher resolution and better pattern transfer capabilities, making them prevalent in advanced microfabrication processes. The market dominance of positive photoresist stripping is driven by its effectiveness in achieving precise and intricate patterns, meeting the demands of modern semiconductor and electronics industries.

Our in-depth analysis of the market includes the following segments:

          Product Type

  • Aqueous
  • Semi-aqueous

          Process

  • Positive Photoresist Stripping
  • Negative Photoresist Stripping

          Application

  • Via Etch
  • Poly Etch
  • Metal Etch

          End-user

  • Memory
  • Foundries
  • IDM (Integrated Device Manufacturing)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of photoresist stripper is assessed at USD 1.11 billion.

The global photoresist stripper market size was valued at over USD 1.05 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 6.8%, surpassing USD 2.03 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific photoresist stripper market is expected to capture 35% share by 2035, driven by rapid expansion of semiconductor industry and technological advancements.

Key players in the market include DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Ashland Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd., Axcelis Technologies, Inc., Merck KGaA, Entegris, Inc., Avantor, Inc., Solexir Technology, Technic Inc..
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