The back-end semiconductor equipment market is poised for growth heading into 2025 as significant AI investment offsets slow recovery in traditional sectors.
www.yolegroup.com, Oct. 30, 2024 –
Revenue in the back-end semiconductor equipment market, which is integral to assembly and packaging, has declined in recent quarters in response to a slow recovery in the consumer electronics market. However, this sector is projected to rebound during the fourth quarter, signaling a recovery in demand along with the increased adoption of advanced packaging.
According to the Back-End Equipment Market Monitor, Q3 2024, the back-end equipment market is positioned for strong growth heading into 2025, although near-term challenges persist. Quarterly revenue declined from $1.4 billion during the first quarter of 2024 to $1.29 billion in the second quarter, an 8.1% decline, and likely dipped further during the third quarter to $1.26 billion. However, Yole Group's analysts project that revenue will increase by 3.8% to $1.31 billion during the fourth quarter and surge to $1.74 billion - a jump of 32.3% - during the first quarter of 2025...
