Global Photoresist Strippers Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Photoresist Strippers market size was valued at US$ 983 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1689 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 8.2% during review period.

Photoresist strippers can remove unwanted photoresist. The goal is to remove the photoresist material from the product as quickly as possible without allowing the photoresist surface material to be corroded by the chemicals used.

Photoresist, also known as photoresist, is a light-sensitive mixed liquid composed of photoinitiators (including photosensitizers, photoacid generators), photoresist resins, monomers, solvents and other additives (surfactants, leveling agents, etc.). It is an etch-resistant film material whose solubility in the developer solution will change after being irradiated or exposed to ultraviolet light, electron beams, ion beams, X-rays, etc.

In the photolithography process, the photoresist is evenly coated on the substrate, and after processes such as exposure (local light irradiation produces a latent image, changing the solubility of the local photoresist), development (using a developer to dissolve the modified photoresist) and etching, the pattern on the mask is transferred to the substrate to form a geometric pattern that completely corresponds to the mask. At the end of patterning (i.e. after coating, imaging, ion implantation and etching of the photoresist layer), the photoresist residue needs to be completely removed before the next process step can be performed. Ion bombardment during the doping step hardens the photoresist polymer, making the photoresist less soluble and more difficult to remove.

Asia-Pacific is the largest market, has a share about 90%, followed by North America and Europe, with share 3% and 1.8%, separately.

The photoresist stripper market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and precise removal of photoresist in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Photoresist strippers are used in semiconductor production to remove photoresist used in the photolithography process to ensure the precise execution of the next process. The current major suppliers in the market, such as DuPont, Dongjin Semichem, Merck, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo, and Nagase ChemteX Corporation, provide a variety of strippers, including solvent-based and chemical reaction-based products. These strippers are designed to improve removal efficiency, reduce damage to silicon wafers, and meet strict environmental and safety standards. Due to the continuous upgrading of semiconductor processes, the performance requirements of strippers are also increasing.

It is difficult for new entrants to enter this market. On the one hand, semiconductors have relatively high requirements for the purity and technology of photoresist strippers, so the price is relatively high; on the other hand, the use of photoresist strippers accounts for a relatively small proportion of the entire semiconductor industry processing flow, so the situation of low consumption and high sales revenue has been formed. From the perspective of manufacturers, the core manufacturers of photoresist strippers worldwide mainly include DuPont, Dongjin Semichem, Merck, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo and Nagase ChemteX Corporation, etc. In 2023, the share of major manufacturers exceeded 60%.

Looking ahead, as the semiconductor industry develops towards smaller size and higher integration chips, the requirements for the accuracy of photolithography processes and the performance of strippers will continue to increase, which will promote the development of more efficient and lower loss stripper technology.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Photoresist Strippers market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Photoresist Strippers market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Photoresist Strippers market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Photoresist Strippers market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Photoresist Strippers market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Photoresist Strippers

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Photoresist Strippers market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include DuPont, Entegris, Merck KGaA, Fujifilm, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo, KANTO CHEMICAL, Avantor, Technic, Solexir, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Photoresist Strippers market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Positive Photoresist Stripper
Negative Photoresist Stripper

Market segment by Application
Integrated Circuit Manufacturing
Wafer Level Packaging

Major players covered
DuPont
Entegris
Merck KGaA
Fujifilm
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo
KANTO CHEMICAL
Avantor
Technic
Solexir
Anji Microelectronics

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Photoresist Strippers product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Photoresist Strippers, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Photoresist Strippers from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Photoresist Strippers competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Photoresist Strippers breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Photoresist Strippers market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Photoresist Strippers.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Photoresist Strippers sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.