Global MOCVD equipment shipments in 2013 are expected to total 148 units, representing an on-year decrease of 46%.
According to Digitimes Research, this is because LED chipmakers have sufficient capacity and the number of LED chips used in LED TV backlighting has been decreasing, hence demand for MOCVD machines is forecast to fall in 2013.
Veeco is predicted to continue dominating the market with 60.2% of market share in 2013. This is due to strong orders from China-based firms. Aixtron is expected to rank in second place with 35.8% market share. China-based equipment makers have begun shipments and although these firms have yet to pose a threat to the top-two players, some China-based chipmakers have begun to adopt China-made equipment.
Demand for MOCVD equipment in China is expected to account for 62% in 2013 because some firms have applied for subsidies but have yet to use them, hence these subsidies have extended to 2013. In addition, tier-two chipmakers in China are expected to continue expanding capacities in 2013.