According to the latest research, the global Solder Mask market size was valued at USD 963.37 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.76% during the forecast period, reaching USD 1273.41 million by 2028.
Solder mask is a thin layer of polymer that is put on a circuit board to protect the copper from oxidation and shorts during operation. It also protects the PCB from environmental influences such as dust and several other contaminants that may lead to shorts in the long run.
In order to curb the COVID-19 epidemic, most countries have introduced many policies, including border blockade and social distancing. The epidemic prevention and control measures will affect the flow of people and activities, and in turn affect logistics, making the production of manufacturing, affected by the supply of raw materials and labor shortages.
For the Solder Mask industry, the blockade policy will affect the supply of raw materials and export trade of products. The social distancing policy may have a great impact on the production of products, especially for some factories, they will spend more money to maintain production during the epidemic, and factories may face the risk of closure in some areas. With the gradual control of the epidemic, some factories began to resume operation. However, while operating production, enterprises need to protect the life and health of employees, such as purchasing masks, disinfectants and other epidemic prevention materials, disinfecting the working environment before and after the production, and testing the body temperature of employees every day to ensure the health of employees. These measures will increase the production cost of enterprises and affect the development of enterprises.
But in the long term, the COVID-19 outbreak may cause more factories to start using more automated production lines to avoid the pandemic's impact on the industry. In addition, the application of IoT technology may also bring more opportunities for industry participants.
Technological progress and continuous innovation will promote the development of Solder Mask industry
In the past decade, the printing circuit board manufacturing mainly used inkjet system to create nomenclature markings. However, in recent years, with the continuous development of technology, manufacturers can directly print solder mask on the surface of circuit board or panel. This is sometimes called direct jetting (DJ), which applies mask ink to the surface of printed circuit board according to design input. Direct jetting is accomplished by using a piezoelectric head. DJ method reduces most of the process steps, and brings the following advantages: Minimized material usage; Reduce capital equipment and process variables; Environmental protection processing; Eliminate excessive use of solder mask.
Competition in the industry is fierce
For most industries the intensity of competitive rivalry is the major determinant of the competitiveness of the industry. Having an understanding of industry rivals is vital to successfully market a product. Positioning pertains to how the public perceives a product and distinguishes it from competitors. A business must be aware of its competitors marketing strategy and pricing and also be reactive to any changes made. The Solder Mask industry is facing a fierce competitive position. Many companies have been doing business in this industry. They pay more attention to R&D, product innovation, channel construction and customer relationship management, trying to gain greater market share and competitive advantage.
Region Overview:
In 2021, the share of the Solder Mask market in China stood at 52.79%.
Company Overview:
Taiyo Ink MFG is one of the major players operating in the Solder Mask market, holding a share of 51.57% in 2022.
Taiyo Ink MFG
Taiyo Ink MFG is a chemical manufacturer with a high market share of solder resist (SR), an essential material in printed wiring boards (PWBs). With the solder resist engineering we have built up, Taiyo Ink MFG develops flat panel display (FPD) materials, along with a variety of electronic components.
Showa Denko Materials
Showa Denko Materials Co Ltd manufactures and sells a wide range of chemical products which include materials for semiconductors and LCDs, industrial materials, and processed synthetic resins.
Segmentation Overview:
By type, LPSM or LPI segment accounted for the largest share of market in 2021.
Epoxy Liquid
The lowest-cost solder mask is epoxy liquid that is silkscreened through the pattern onto the PCB.
LPSM or LPI
Liquid photoimageable solder mask (LPSM or LPI) can be silkscreened or sprayed on the PCB, exposed to the pattern and developed to provide openings in the pattern for parts to be soldered to the copper pads.
DFSM
DFSM is vacuum-laminated on the PCB then exposed and developed.
Application Overview:
The market's largest segment by application is the segment Consumer Electronics, with a market share of 44.04% in 2021.
This report elaborates on the market size, market characteristics, and market growth of the Solder Mask industry between the year 2018 to 2028, and breaks down according to the product type, downstream application, and consumption area of Solder Mask. The report also introduces players in the industry from the perspective of the value chain and looks into the leading companies.
Key Points this Global Solder Mask Market Report Include:
Market Size Estimates: Solder Mask market size estimation in terms of revenue and sales from 2018-2028
Market Dynamic and Trends: Solder Mask market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges
Macro-economy and Regional Conflict: Influence of global inflation and Russia & Ukraine War on the Solder Mask market
Segment Market Analysis: Solder Mask market revenue and sales by type and by application from 2018-2028
Regional Market Analysis: Solder Mask market situations and prospects in major and top regions and countries
Solder Mask Market
Solder Mask Industry Chain: Solder Mask market raw materials & suppliers, manufacturing process, distributors by region, downstream customers
Solder Mask Industry News, Policies by regions
Solder Mask Industry Porters Five Forces Analysis
Key players in the global Solder Mask market are covered in Chapter 2:
Taiyo Ink MFG
Huntsman
Advance Materials Corporation
Showa Denko Materials
Jiangsu Kuangshun
Greentop Technology
Eternal Materials
Shenzhen RongDa Photosensitive Science & Technology
Chemtronics
TAMURA Corporation
In Chapter 6 and Chapter 9, on the basis of types, the Solder Mask market from 2018 to 2028 is primarily split into:
Epoxy Liquid
LPSM or LPI
DFSM
In Chapter 7 and Chapter 10, on the basis of applications, the Solder Mask market from 2018 to 2028 covers:
Consumer Electronics
Automobile Electronics
Communications
Others
Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of the following regions from 2018 to 2028 are covered in Chapter 8 and Chapter 11:
United States
Europe
China
Japan
India
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Others
In summary, this report relies on sources from both primary and secondary, combines comprehensive quantitative analysis with detailed qualitative analysis, and pictures the market from a macro overview to micro granular segment aspects. Whatever your role in this industry value chain is, you should benefit from this report with no doubt.
Chapter Outline
This report consists of 12 chapters. Below is a brief guideline to help you quickly grasp the main contents of each chapter:
Chapter 1 first introduces the product overview, market scope, product classification, application, and regional division, and then summarizes the global Solder Mask market size in terms of revenue, sales volume, and average price.
Chapter 2 analyzes the main companies in the Solder Mask industry, including their main businesses, products/services, sales, prices, revenue, gross profit margin, and the latest developments/updates.
Chapter 3 is an analysis of the competitive environment of Solder Mask market participants. This mainly includes the revenue, sales, market share, and average price of the top players, along with the market concentration ratio in 2022 and the players' M&A and expansion in recent years.
Chapter 4 is an analysis of the Solder Mask industrial chain, including raw material analysis, manufacturing cost structure, distributors, and major downstream buyers.
Chapter 5 focuses on Solder Mask market dynamics and marketing strategy analysis, which include opportunities, challenges, industry development trends under inflation, industry news and policies analyzed by region, Porter's Five Forces analysis, as well as direct and indirect marketing, and the development trends of marketing channels.
Chapters 6-8 have segmented the Solder Mask market by type, application, and region, with a focus on sales and value from 2018 to 2023 from both vertical and horizontal perspectives.
Chapters 9-11 provide detailed Solder Mask market forecast data for 2023-2028, broken down by type and application, region, and major countries to help understand future growth trends.
Chapter 12 concludes with an explanation of the data sources and research methods. Verify and analyze through preliminary research to obtain final quantitative and qualitative data.
2022
Solder mask is a thin layer of polymer that is put on a circuit board to protect the copper from oxidation and shorts during operation. It also protects the PCB from environmental influences such as dust and several other contaminants that may lead to shorts in the long run.
In order to curb the COVID-19 epidemic, most countries have introduced many policies, including border blockade and social distancing. The epidemic prevention and control measures will affect the flow of people and activities, and in turn affect logistics, making the production of manufacturing, affected by the supply of raw materials and labor shortages.
For the Solder Mask industry, the blockade policy will affect the supply of raw materials and export trade of products. The social distancing policy may have a great impact on the production of products, especially for some factories, they will spend more money to maintain production during the epidemic, and factories may face the risk of closure in some areas. With the gradual control of the epidemic, some factories began to resume operation. However, while operating production, enterprises need to protect the life and health of employees, such as purchasing masks, disinfectants and other epidemic prevention materials, disinfecting the working environment before and after the production, and testing the body temperature of employees every day to ensure the health of employees. These measures will increase the production cost of enterprises and affect the development of enterprises.
But in the long term, the COVID-19 outbreak may cause more factories to start using more automated production lines to avoid the pandemic's impact on the industry. In addition, the application of IoT technology may also bring more opportunities for industry participants.
Technological progress and continuous innovation will promote the development of Solder Mask industry
In the past decade, the printing circuit board manufacturing mainly used inkjet system to create nomenclature markings. However, in recent years, with the continuous development of technology, manufacturers can directly print solder mask on the surface of circuit board or panel. This is sometimes called direct jetting (DJ), which applies mask ink to the surface of printed circuit board according to design input. Direct jetting is accomplished by using a piezoelectric head. DJ method reduces most of the process steps, and brings the following advantages: Minimized material usage; Reduce capital equipment and process variables; Environmental protection processing; Eliminate excessive use of solder mask.
Competition in the industry is fierce
For most industries the intensity of competitive rivalry is the major determinant of the competitiveness of the industry. Having an understanding of industry rivals is vital to successfully market a product. Positioning pertains to how the public perceives a product and distinguishes it from competitors. A business must be aware of its competitors marketing strategy and pricing and also be reactive to any changes made. The Solder Mask industry is facing a fierce competitive position. Many companies have been doing business in this industry. They pay more attention to R&D, product innovation, channel construction and customer relationship management, trying to gain greater market share and competitive advantage.
Region Overview:
In 2021, the share of the Solder Mask market in China stood at 52.79%.
Company Overview:
Taiyo Ink MFG is one of the major players operating in the Solder Mask market, holding a share of 51.57% in 2022.
Taiyo Ink MFG
Taiyo Ink MFG is a chemical manufacturer with a high market share of solder resist (SR), an essential material in printed wiring boards (PWBs). With the solder resist engineering we have built up, Taiyo Ink MFG develops flat panel display (FPD) materials, along with a variety of electronic components.
Showa Denko Materials
Showa Denko Materials Co Ltd manufactures and sells a wide range of chemical products which include materials for semiconductors and LCDs, industrial materials, and processed synthetic resins.
Segmentation Overview:
By type, LPSM or LPI segment accounted for the largest share of market in 2021.
Epoxy Liquid
The lowest-cost solder mask is epoxy liquid that is silkscreened through the pattern onto the PCB.
LPSM or LPI
Liquid photoimageable solder mask (LPSM or LPI) can be silkscreened or sprayed on the PCB, exposed to the pattern and developed to provide openings in the pattern for parts to be soldered to the copper pads.
DFSM
DFSM is vacuum-laminated on the PCB then exposed and developed.
Application Overview:
The market's largest segment by application is the segment Consumer Electronics, with a market share of 44.04% in 2021.
This report elaborates on the market size, market characteristics, and market growth of the Solder Mask industry between the year 2018 to 2028, and breaks down according to the product type, downstream application, and consumption area of Solder Mask. The report also introduces players in the industry from the perspective of the value chain and looks into the leading companies.
Key Points this Global Solder Mask Market Report Include:
Market Size Estimates: Solder Mask market size estimation in terms of revenue and sales from 2018-2028
Market Dynamic and Trends: Solder Mask market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges
Macro-economy and Regional Conflict: Influence of global inflation and Russia & Ukraine War on the Solder Mask market
Segment Market Analysis: Solder Mask market revenue and sales by type and by application from 2018-2028
Regional Market Analysis: Solder Mask market situations and prospects in major and top regions and countries
Solder Mask Market
Competitive Landscape
and Major Players: Analysis of 10-15 leading market players, sales, price, revenue, gross, gross margin, product/service profile and recent development/updates, etc.Solder Mask Industry Chain: Solder Mask market raw materials & suppliers, manufacturing process, distributors by region, downstream customers
Solder Mask Industry News, Policies by regions
Solder Mask Industry Porters Five Forces Analysis
Key players in the global Solder Mask market are covered in Chapter 2:
Taiyo Ink MFG
Huntsman
Advance Materials Corporation
Showa Denko Materials
Jiangsu Kuangshun
Greentop Technology
Eternal Materials
Shenzhen RongDa Photosensitive Science & Technology
Chemtronics
TAMURA Corporation
In Chapter 6 and Chapter 9, on the basis of types, the Solder Mask market from 2018 to 2028 is primarily split into:
Epoxy Liquid
LPSM or LPI
DFSM
In Chapter 7 and Chapter 10, on the basis of applications, the Solder Mask market from 2018 to 2028 covers:
Consumer Electronics
Automobile Electronics
Communications
Others
Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of the following regions from 2018 to 2028 are covered in Chapter 8 and Chapter 11:
United States
Europe
China
Japan
India
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Others
In summary, this report relies on sources from both primary and secondary, combines comprehensive quantitative analysis with detailed qualitative analysis, and pictures the market from a macro overview to micro granular segment aspects. Whatever your role in this industry value chain is, you should benefit from this report with no doubt.
Chapter Outline
This report consists of 12 chapters. Below is a brief guideline to help you quickly grasp the main contents of each chapter:
Chapter 1 first introduces the product overview, market scope, product classification, application, and regional division, and then summarizes the global Solder Mask market size in terms of revenue, sales volume, and average price.
Chapter 2 analyzes the main companies in the Solder Mask industry, including their main businesses, products/services, sales, prices, revenue, gross profit margin, and the latest developments/updates.
Chapter 3 is an analysis of the competitive environment of Solder Mask market participants. This mainly includes the revenue, sales, market share, and average price of the top players, along with the market concentration ratio in 2022 and the players' M&A and expansion in recent years.
Chapter 4 is an analysis of the Solder Mask industrial chain, including raw material analysis, manufacturing cost structure, distributors, and major downstream buyers.
Chapter 5 focuses on Solder Mask market dynamics and marketing strategy analysis, which include opportunities, challenges, industry development trends under inflation, industry news and policies analyzed by region, Porter's Five Forces analysis, as well as direct and indirect marketing, and the development trends of marketing channels.
Chapters 6-8 have segmented the Solder Mask market by type, application, and region, with a focus on sales and value from 2018 to 2023 from both vertical and horizontal perspectives.
Chapters 9-11 provide detailed Solder Mask market forecast data for 2023-2028, broken down by type and application, region, and major countries to help understand future growth trends.
Chapter 12 concludes with an explanation of the data sources and research methods. Verify and analyze through preliminary research to obtain final quantitative and qualitative data.
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