Core Insights - The global semiconductor mask market is expected to reach $6.079 billion by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 7% [1][2] - The domestic semiconductor mask market in China has rapidly grown from $0.912 billion in 2017 to $1.556 billion in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% from 2017 to 2022 [1][2] - The localization of blank masks is crucial for the self-sufficiency of the semiconductor industry chain in China [1][4] Industry Overview - Semiconductor masks are a key component in semiconductor manufacturing, accounting for 12% of the global semiconductor materials market in 2021, second only to silicon wafers and electronic gases [2] - The blank mask is a core component of semiconductor masks, with its structure consisting of a glass panel coated with optical films [3] - The global blank mask market is projected to be approximately $1.8 billion in 2024, with the domestic market in China estimated at around $0.4 billion [3] Market Dynamics - Japanese companies dominate the global blank mask market, with HOYA holding a significant share in the EUV blank mask market [4] - Domestic companies like Juhe Materials are attempting to enter the blank mask sector through acquisitions to address the lack of high-end blank masks in China [4] Investment Opportunities - Companies to watch include Juhe Materials (688503.SH), Longtu Photomask (688721.SH), Luvi Optoelectronics (688401.SH), and Qingyi Optoelectronics (688138.SH) [5]
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