Global SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Global SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks market size was valued at US$ 122 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 217 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 8.7% during review period.

Spin-on Carbon (SOC) hardmasks can be used in multilayer lithography processes with high etch resistance, low cost of ownership, low defects, high alignment accuracy, good gap filling and topography planarization. SOC is a high carbon-containing polymer solution. As a coating material, the polymer needs to be dissolved in an organic solvent and insoluble in the upper layer of the coating after curing. The high carbon content (>80%) of the SOC is important for good etch resistance.

Spin-on Carbon (SOC) hardmasks are an increasingly key component of the micro-chip fabrication process. They are frequently used to improve the resists’ selectivity to silicon during plasma etching. Furthermore, as chip architectures become increasingly complex the use of hardmasks to improve the aspect ratio of features in silicon is critical. In this context, the ‘aspect ratio’ is the ratio between the height of a feature on a silicon wafer and its width. For many emerging multi-layer chip architectures, such as tri-layer etch-stacks, a large height to width ratio is required to maintain small lateral features across multiple vertical layers.

Global key players of SOC (Spin on Carbon) hardmasks include Samsung SDI, Merck Group, JSR, Brewer Science, etc. The top three players hold a share over 75%.

Asia-Pacific is the largest market, has a share about 62%, followed by North America, and Europe, with share 18% and 16%, separately.

In terms of product type, hot-temperature spin on carbon hardmask is the largest segment, occupied for a share of 80.9%, and in terms of application, semiconductors (excl. Memory) has a share about 50 percent.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks 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 SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (m³), and average selling prices (K USD/m³), 2020-2031

Global SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (m³), and average selling prices (K USD/m³), 2020-2031

Global SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (m³), and average selling prices (K USD/m³), 2020-2031

Global SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (m³), and ASP (K USD/m³), 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 SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks

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 SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks 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 Samsung SDI, Merck Group, JSR, Brewer Science, Shin-Etsu MicroSi, YCCHEM, Nano-C, etc.

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

Market Segmentation

SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks 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
Hot-Temperature Spin on Carbon Hardmask
Normal Spin on Carbon Hardmask

Market segment by Application
Semiconductors (excl. Memory)
DRAM
NAND
LCDs

Major players covered
Samsung SDI
Merck Group
JSR
Brewer Science
Shin-Etsu MicroSi
YCCHEM
Nano-C

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 SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks 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 SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks 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 SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe SOC (Spin on Carbon) Hardmasks sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.