📊Executive Summary

The global semiconductor equipment market is projected to reach a record $156 billion by 2027, driven by increased investments in AI and advanced packaging technologies. SEMI forecasts that semiconductor equipment sales will rise from $133 billion in 2025 to $145 billion in 2026, with a continued upward trajectory. Key growth areas include advanced logic, DRAM, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), fueled by demand for AI accelerators and high-performance computing. The wafer fab equipment (WFE) market is also expected to grow, reaching $1.35 billion by 2027. Major investments are anticipated in China, Taiwan, and South Korea, highlighting the importance of these regions in the semiconductor supply chain....