Sales of chip production equipment to reach $156 billion by 2027 — China, Taiwan, and Korea lead intense demand

Global sales of semiconductor manufacturing tools are projected to rise to $156 billion by 2027, driven by increasing chip demand from the AI sector and growth in China's semiconductor industry. Front-end wafer fab equipment is expected to dominate the market, with significant revenue growth forecasted for DRAM and NAND equipment. Back-end tools are also anticipated to see strong momentum, particularly in chip test equipment and assembly and packaging tools. China, Taiwan, and South Korea are predicted to lead in semiconductor equipment demand, with China maintaining its position as the largest market due to investments in various nodes.