Global Photoresists Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Photoresists are light-sensitive materials used in photolithography and other processes to create intricate patterns on substrates, primarily in semiconductor manufacturing, printed circuit board (PCB) production, and microfabrication. They consist of a polymer base, a sensitizer, and a solvent, and their chemical properties change when exposed to light, typically ultraviolet (UV). There are two main types: positive photoresists, which become soluble where exposed to light, and negative photoresists, which harden in exposed areas. Once exposed and developed, photoresists form a mask that protects specific regions of the substrate during subsequent etching or deposition processes. Their precision and ability to define fine features make them indispensable for producing microchips, electronic circuits, and advanced nanostructures.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Photoresists market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Photoresists include TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD. (TOK), JSR, Shin-Etsu Chemical, DuPont, Fujifilm, Sumitomo Chemical, Dongjin Semichem, Merck KGaA (AZ), Allresist GmbH, Futurrex, KemLab™ Inc, YCCHEM Co., Ltd, SK Materials Performance (SKMP), Everlight Chemical, Red Avenue, Crystal Clear Electronic Material, Xuzhou B & C Chemical, Xiamen Hengkun New Material Technology, Jiangsu Aisen Semiconductor Material, Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies, Shanghai Sinyang Semiconductor Materials, ShenZhen RongDa Photosensitive Science & Technology, SINEVA, Guoke Tianji, Jiangsu Nata Opto-electronic Material, PhiChem, NIPPON STEEL Chemical & Material, Jiangsu Yoke Technology, DNP Fine Chemicals, Chimei, Daxin Materials, Jiangsu Kuangshun, Eternal Material Technology, Samsung SDI, Taiyo Ink MFG, Asahi Kasei, Eternal Materials, Resonac, Chang Chun Group, Kolon Industries, Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, SAN-EI KAGAKU, Huntsman, Onstatic Technology, Hunan Initial New Materials, Hangzhou First Applied Material etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Photoresists. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Photoresists market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Photoresists market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Photoresists industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Photoresists Include:

TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD. (TOK)

JSR

Shin-Etsu Chemical

DuPont

Fujifilm

Sumitomo Chemical

Dongjin Semichem

Merck KGaA (AZ)

Allresist GmbH

Futurrex

KemLab™ Inc

YCCHEM Co., Ltd

SK Materials Performance (SKMP)

Everlight Chemical

Red Avenue

Crystal Clear Electronic Material

Xuzhou B & C Chemical

Xiamen Hengkun New Material Technology

Jiangsu Aisen Semiconductor Material

Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies

Shanghai Sinyang Semiconductor Materials

ShenZhen RongDa Photosensitive Science & Technology

SINEVA

Guoke Tianji

Jiangsu Nata Opto-electronic Material

PhiChem

NIPPON STEEL Chemical & Material

Jiangsu Yoke Technology

DNP Fine Chemicals

Chimei

Daxin Materials

Jiangsu Kuangshun

Eternal Material Technology

Samsung SDI

Taiyo Ink MFG

Asahi Kasei

Eternal Materials

Resonac

Chang Chun Group

Kolon Industries

Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited

SAN-EI KAGAKU

Huntsman

Onstatic Technology

Hunan Initial New Materials

Hangzhou First Applied Material

Photoresists Product Segment Include:

Positive Photoresists

Negative Photoresists

Photoresists Product Application Include:

Semiconductor Photoresists

LCD Photoresists

PCB Photoresists

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Photoresists Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Photoresists Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Photoresists Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Photoresists Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Photoresists Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Photoresists Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Photoresists Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Photoresists Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Photoresists Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Photoresists Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Photoresists Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Photoresists Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources