CMP slurry market seen reaching $8.18 billion by 2030

The chemical mechanical planarization slurry market is projected to grow from $5.01 billion in 2025 to $8.18 billion by 2030, driven by semiconductor manufacturing expansion and demand for advanced chips. Asia-Pacific led the market in 2025 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - CMP slurry is a critical material in semiconductor manufacturing because it polishes and planarizes wafer surfaces to help produce smoother, defect-free chips. - The market’s growth tracks broader demand for smaller, more powerful electronics, including AI-enabled devices, advanced memory, and next-generation packaging. - The forecast points to continued investment in semiconductor capacity, especially in Asia-Pacific, where fabrication spending is strongest.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the global chemical mechanical planarization slurry market will rise from $5.01 billion in 2025 to $5.52 billion in 2026. - The report says the market is expected to reach $8.18 billion by 2030. - The company forecast a 10.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and a 10.3% CAGR from 2026 to 2030. - The report was issued Sept. 25, 2026, from London.

The details: - CMP slurry is a chemical blend that combines abrasive particles and reactive chemicals to remove excess material and flatten wafer surfaces. - The report ties historical growth to expanding semiconductor fabrication capacity, rising demand for advanced integrated circuits, broader CMP adoption in wafer production and higher output of compact electronics. - Semiconductor use in consumer electronics and automotive applications also supported demand. - The forecast period is expected to benefit from advanced node manufacturing, 3D semiconductor architectures, high-purity slurry for advanced packaging and semiconductor investment in emerging regions. - The report highlights a shift toward customized slurry formulations, low-defect chemistries and ultra-fine abrasive particle technologies. - SEMI reported in June 2024 that semiconductor manufacturing capacity is projected to increase 6% in 2024 and another 7% in 2025.

Between the lines: - The CMP slurry market is growing because chipmakers need tighter surface control as devices shrink and manufacturing gets more complex. - Demand is shifting from general wafer polishing toward specialized formulations for advanced materials and process nodes. - Asia-Pacific’s lead reflects the region’s concentration of semiconductor plants and continued industrial investment.

What’s next: - The report expects further gains as chipmakers expand advanced node production and 3D architectures. - Growth should continue as semiconductor investments spread into new regions and advanced packaging needs more specialized slurry products. - Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the fastest-growing regional market through the forecast period.

The bottom line: - CMP slurry is moving from a supporting material to a bigger strategic input for advanced chip manufacturing, and market growth reflects that shift. - Download a free sample of the report - View the full market report