Germanium Semiconductor Market Forecast and CAGR

Germanium Semiconductor, usually a chemical element having a symbol of Ge and atomic number 32. According to the latest research by Fact. MR, the germanium semiconductor market is expected to grow at a steady rate over the forecast period from 2021 to 2031. The suppliers & manufacturers are also expected to emphasize on growing their presence across the developing countries such as India, China, Indonesia and Thailand due to growing demand from the electronic and automotive sector.

The overall sales are likely to peak up at next level over the forecast period, due to the rising number of remunerations offered by the product, such as cost-effectiveness and consistency. Though, germanium semiconductors are estimated to have an advanced growth rate till 2031 recognized towards shifting leaning of manufacturers and consumer essentials towards providing aesthetics with a higher degree of the shield in a single package.

What is Driving Demand for Germanium Semiconductor?

The rise in the use of germanium semiconductors in the electronics sectors is one of the prominent aspect which drives the global market growth. Germanium semiconductors are widely used in numerous semiconductor and electronic products such as transistors, resistors and others.

There is a never-ending trend towards reducing the thickness and size of consumer electronic devices such as smartphones, thus there is driving demand for smaller and thinner electronic parts. Moreover, the small and compact size of the product permits them to get fit easily and install in several electronic devices. Moreover, it also gives a quick response to high frequencies as compared to other products, in turn driving their services in consumer electronics.

The telecommunication and automotive industries are another swelling end-use industries which accounts for abundant demand. Over the historical period, the developments in transistors and resistors in the automotive sector were being deployed in fuel injectors, actuators, sensors and in different security systems in the automotive sector across the globe.

Also, the manufacturers are more focusing on R&D activities that study the potentials in different electronic products. Such impacts are projected to drive global production over the forecast period.

Growing Demand for Transistors to Augment Germanium Semiconductor Sales

Transistors have always played a main role in several electronic sectors, where they typically function either as an amplifier or a switch. With the rising demand of germanium semiconductors in transistors covering up at around 14 nm, the sector is formerly on the search for new resources that can protract Moore’s law at minor scales.

The primary factor subsidizing the expansion of the germanium semiconductor is rapidly growing depletion of electronic products and its application. The transistors help in rapidly heat-dissipating, which supports in decreasing the carbon dioxide emission or escaping the hotness as well as the electricity costs. Owing to such benefits, they form a major constituent of various electronic components which helps to augment the sales of germanium semiconductor market,

Asia Pacific Germanium Semiconductor Market Outlook

Asia Pacific region is set to subsidize the greater evaluation of the global demand. In this region, country wise, China is ruling the regional scenario in terms of value with huge manufacturing units for the electronics sector and hence, hold the major prospective for germanium semiconductor sales. China, however, has trailed behind South Korea and Taiwan in the development of computer chips. China, in order to change the picture of its own semiconductor industry as an essential part of its Made in China 2025 plan.

China is likely to bolster the share of its electronics industry while having domestic manufacturing stretch to 80% of local demand for the chips to power the myriad of computers, smartphones and other devices.

North America Demand Outlook for Germanium Semiconductor

The North American region is likely to witness an ample growth rate over the forecast period owing to the modern improvements, tied with the growing demand for the germanium semiconductor in the consumer electronics and automotive sector within this region.

The North American region has a suitable growth in the number of automotive developments such as in automotive parts or launching of any new manufacturing plants which helps in to boost the regional demand. Many international manufacturers are compelling their industrial plants in this region. North America is the prominent provider for germanium semiconductors due to the noteworthy demand from U.S. & Canada.

The growth of the transistors segment in the North American region is assisted by rising aerospace & telecommunication activities and healthy growth in the economy. The U.S. is leading in the North American region due to the lessening cost of industry things abetted by the actions of government.

Who are the Key Manufacturers and Suppliers of Germanium Semiconductor?

Taking the electronics industry into consideration, the scenario of the germanium semiconductor demand is consolidated in nature as more than adequate numbers of players are quoting the worldwide demand.

• Umicore
• Photonic Sense
• Indium Corporation
• Sihuan Zinc and Germanium
• PPM Pure Metals
• Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan
• JSC Germanium
• AXT Inc
• Zhonghao Technology
• Teck
• Yunnan Lincang Xinyuan Germanium Industry Co. Ltd.
• Yunnan Luoping Zinc & Electricity Co. Ltd.
• China Germanium Co.Ltd.
• Shaoguan Smelting Plant
• Yunnan Chihong Zinc
• Germanium Co.Ltd.

are the prominent players of Germanium Semiconductor across the globe.

Moreover, partnerships and acquisitions creating broad conventions with the small & large scale industries, giving higher authority to the key players.

Key Segments

• By Types

  • Germanium Tetrachloride
  • High Purity GeO2
  • Germanium Ingot
  • Others

• By End Use Industry

  • Consumer Electronics
  • Telecommunication Industry
  • Automotive Industry
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Others

• By Region

  • North America
    • US & Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil, Mexico, Others
  • Western Europe
    • EU5
    • Nordics
    • Benelux
  • Eastern Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
    • Greater China
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • Middle East And Africa
    • GCC Countries
    • Other Middle East
    • South Africa
    • Other Africa