TechInsights has released its outlook for the semiconductor manufacturing market in 2025. Due to improved end-user demand and rising prices, IC sales are expected to grow by 26% in 2025. With an increase in sold equipment, IC sales are expected to jump by 17%, which will drive a corresponding growth in silicon demand by 17%, as ICs are the main consumers of silicon. To support this growth, ongoing investments are crucial for enhancing manufacturing capacity and driving technological advancement. Therefore, semiconductor capital expenditures are expected to surge by 14%. In 2025, the equipment market will experience strong growth, with an expected increase of 19.6%. This surge is primarily driven by the continued high demand in China, which is expected to play a significant role in the market. Equipment companies are confident about China's ongoing strong influence. Additionally, the increase in IC sales will also lead to higher growth in equipment sales. As equipment becomes increasingly complex and advanced, the demand for cutting-edge technology solutions will continue to grow, such as hybrid bonding and high numerical aperture (High-NA) lithography technology.