Global 172 nm Excimer Lamp Market Strategic Research Report

Scope of the Report

The global 172 nm Excimer Lamp market size is predicted to grow from US$ 294 million in 2025 to US$ 516 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2026 to 2032.

Alteration of surface energy is required in many industrial applications for surface treatments, such as applying coatings and adhesives to substrates. 172 nm lamps are an excellent choice for surface modification and provide additional benefits of cleaning and activating substrate surfaces simultaneously. 172 nm provides powerful electromagnetic energy to directly crack major bonds in organic molecules without altering any physical surface properties. Excimer lamps designed to emit 172 nm increase the wettability and surface energy of various substrates such as glass, metals, and polymers. Surface energy is measured in millinewtons per metre (mN/m), with 172 nm excimer lamps meeting surface activation energy requirements for solvent inks, UV inks, water-based systems, and coatings. Excimer lamp technology provides many benefits to UV curing applications, including cleaning, bonding, and coating.

Market drivers

Technology advantage driven

High efficiency and environmental protection characteristics: 172nm excimer lamps use single wavelength ultraviolet light (172nm) to achieve functions such as light cleaning and light curing. The photon energy reaches 696KJ/mol, which can cut off most organic molecular bonds. It has high processing efficiency and does not require chemical cleaning agents to avoid secondary pollution.

Wide application scenarios: covering semiconductor manufacturing (such as wafer cleaning), medical (skin disease treatment), environmental protection (water/air purification), scientific research (material modification) and other fields. For example, in the semiconductor industry, its light cleaning technology can replace traditional chemical methods to improve device performance.

Policy and regulatory support

Environmental protection policy promotion: Global restrictions on traditional light sources such as mercury (such as the EU RoHS Directive) accelerate the popularization of mercury-free and environmentally friendly 172nm excimer lamps.

Industry support: China's "14th Five-Year Plan for Ecological and Environmental Protection" clearly supports efficient and environmentally friendly technologies, and the government promotes industrial development through tax incentives and R&D subsidies.

Market demand growth

Industrial upgrading demand: The development of precision manufacturing industries such as semiconductors and display panels promotes the demand for light cleaning and light curing.

Civilian and commercial expansion: The penetration rate in air purifiers and water treatment equipment has increased. The proportion of household equipment will reach 15% in 2024 and is expected to rise to 20% in 2025.

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global 172 nm Excimer Lamp market?

What factors are driving 172 nm Excimer Lamp market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do 172 nm Excimer Lamp market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does 172 nm Excimer Lamp break out by Type, by Application?

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global 172 nm Excimer Lamp market, covering market size and forecast, segmentation by product type and application, competitive landscape, leading players and regional and country-level outlook.

Segment by Type

• below 20W
• 20-100W
• Others

Segment by Application

• Semiconductor
• Display
• Medical
• Others

Who Can Use This Report?

This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global 172 nm Excimer Lamp market:

• Manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers benchmarking their position and planning product, capacity and go-to-market strategy
• Distributors, channel partners and end users in Semiconductor, Display, Medical evaluating demand and sourcing options
• Investors, financial analysts and consultants assessing growth opportunities, competitive dynamics and M&A potential
• Government agencies, industry associations and research institutions tracking industry developments and policy impact