Dongguan Securities·2026-01-27 09:31Group 1 - The report emphasizes that advanced packaging is crucial for enhancing chip performance and reliability, especially in the context of the AI wave driving demand for higher integration and performance in semiconductors [8][21][25] - The semiconductor packaging and testing industry in China is expected to grow significantly, with the market size projected to reach 438.98 billion yuan by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% from 2024 to 2029 [28][29] - Advanced packaging is anticipated to account for 50% of the semiconductor packaging market by 2029, with a CAGR of 10.6%, outpacing traditional packaging growth [28][29] Group 2 - The report highlights the rise of independent third-party testing services in the semiconductor industry, driven by the increasing number of IC design companies and the growing demand for testing services [42][43] - The competitive landscape for wafer testing is relatively concentrated due to high technical and investment barriers, with fewer participants compared to finished chip testing [42][43] - The report notes that independent third-party testing firms often collaborate with integrated packaging and testing companies, outsourcing wafer testing while also competing in finished chip testing [42][43]