势银芯链·2025-07-30 03:32Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry in China is transitioning from a global cooperative model to a regional strategic industry due to geopolitical factors, with significant growth in domestic wafer production capacity expected in the coming years [2][3]. Group 1: Market Trends - By 2024, China's mainland wafer production capacity is projected to account for nearly 25% of the global total, increasing to 31% by 2029, indicating a strong demand signal for local semiconductor equipment manufacturers [2]. - The equipment market size for wafer fabrication in mainland China is expected to reach $41.2 billion in 2024, leading other regions globally. However, a decline of 5% to $39 billion is anticipated in 2025 due to prior expansions and equipment stockpiling [2]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - The impressive performance of equipment manufacturers in mainland China is attributed to their enhanced technological competitiveness and market development capabilities, supported by strong backing from the government and clients [3]. Group 3: Industry Players - A detailed table lists various companies involved in different process nodes, highlighting key players in the semiconductor equipment sector, such as North Huachuang, SMIC, and others, across various technologies [4].