Editor’s Note
This article provides a concise market overview, highlighting the projected growth of the global CMP diamond pad conditioner market from USD 406.47 million in 2024 to USD 505.73 million by 2033, with a steady CAGR of 6.2%.
The global CMP diamond pad conditioner market size was estimated at USD 406.47 million in 2024, is projected to reach USD 416.61 million in 2025, and is forecast to reach USD 505.73 million by 2033. It is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.2% during the forecast period (2025–2033).
Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) or planarization is a technique that uses chemical and mechanical forces to smooth surfaces. It is widely used for planarizing semiconductors and smoothing surfaces. In CMP, diamond disc conditioners perform pad conditioning to restore flatness and surface roughness. CMP pad conditioners are one of the most overlooked elements in semiconductor wafer polishing but have gained attention in recent years. Pad conditioners affect pad texture, impacting yield and productivity in semiconductor manufacturing.
The primary factor driving this market’s growth is the demand for high-quality semiconductor wafer finishes used in cutting-edge technologies, which require high durability and robustness. Market growth is also attributed to the rising demand for electronic products and the evolution of IoT, Industry 4.0, big data, and artificial intelligence.
The CMP diamond pad conditioner market is segmented by type and application.
Based on type, it is sub-segmented into Conventional CMP Diamond Type Conditioners and CVD CMP Diamond Type Conditioners. Conventional CMP diamond type conditioners were made by applying diamond grit onto a flat surface of ceramic or stainless steel. The diamond grit is uniformly distributed, but its tips are not flattened to the same height as the diamond grit. CVD CMP diamond type conditioners are manufactured using a special process, employing Chemical Vapor Deposition to form a strong bond between the substrate and diamond, providing an excellent finish for semiconductor wafers.
Based on application, it is sub-segmented into 300mm wafers, 200mm wafers, and others. The 300mm wafer holds the largest market share in the semiconductor industry, with most consumed by NAND and DRAM flash memory suppliers. The 200mm wafer market has recently been depressed, but companies are focusing on increasing production volumes to aim for a market recovery. In 2018, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation started the world’s largest 200mm wafer fab.
We have segmented the global CMP diamond pad conditioner market into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa based on geography.
The United States is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, with registered sales of USD 209 billion in 2018. The US continues to lead in the development of the world’s latest technologies. Furthermore, 19 states in the US have at least one semiconductor manufacturing facility. Over 50% of North America’s semiconductor manufacturing companies are based in the US, and the region’s large semiconductor industry contributes to the growth of the value chain industry.
The semiconductor market in the Asia Pacific region is growing rapidly. China’s semiconductor industry recorded sales of over USD 80 billion in 2018. Taiwan and South Korea are the world’s two largest semiconductor-producing countries and thus host the largest CMP pad conditioner companies. The increase in such investments by semiconductor manufacturers in this region is expected to further promote the increase in materials consumed in semiconductor manufacturing. China is making significant investments in the semiconductor and chip manufacturing industry to meet domestic demand, with Chinese manufacturers producing about 32% of domestic demand. China is a global leader in mobile manufacturing and the gaming industry, positively impacting semiconductor demand. This has increased the demand for the CMP diamond pad conditioner market. The establishment of manufacturing plants in India by global mobile giants like Samsung and Apple is providing a tailwind for semiconductor manufacturers.
The European semiconductor industry is working to strengthen its position in the global market and has invested in research and development programs. Robert Bosch GmbH announced plans to invest over USD 1 billion to build a new chip plant in Dresden, Germany. All such initiatives are expected to promote the growth of the semiconductor industry, thereby increasing the demand for the CMP diamond pad conditioner market in the coming years.
- 3M Company
- Xiamen Chia Ping Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Shinhan Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Morgan Advanced Materials
- Entegris Inc.
- Saesol Diamond Ind. Co. Ltd.
- Kinik Company
- January 2024 – 3M announced the world’s first self-charging communication protection headset.
- July 2023 – Morgan Advanced Materials, a global leader in advanced ceramics and carbon materials, announced the commencement of expansion work at its Yixing plant.
- October 2023 – Entegris completed the transaction to sell its electronic chemicals business to Fujifilm.