Report Code : CVMI2312269 | Published Date : March 3, 2025

 The global color photoresist for display market is undergoing a technological transformation driven by increasing demand for high-resolution displays, OLED penetration, and advanced patterning techniques. Valued at USD 1.24 billion in 2023, the market is projected to reach USD 2.18 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% ClearView Market Insights, 2024. Three key trends are shaping this momentum:

Emergence of High-Definition Display Technologies

  • Shift from LCD to OLED and QLED displays demands finer, highly sensitive photoresist materials.
  • Ultra-high-definition (UHD), 4K/8K, and foldable display formats require sub-micron patterning accuracy.
  • Multi-tone and high-resolution RGB color photoresists are essential for next-generation pixel alignment.

Materials Innovation in Color Photoresists

  • Development of hybrid photoresist systems with enhanced sensitivity and resolution for advanced TFT backplanes.
  • EUV-compatible photoresists being explored for next-gen micro OLED displays.
  • New polymer designs targeting improved thermal stability and etch resistance for extended panel lifespans.

Sustainability & Process Efficiency

  • Water-soluble and low-VOC photoresists are gaining traction amid tightening environmental regulations.
  • Shift toward low-temperature processable resists for energy-efficient fabrication.
  • Reduction in chemical waste through improved photolithography yield and thinner resist coatings.

 

Product Innovation Deep Dive

Advanced Patterning for OLED Displays

  • RGB Color Photoresists:
    • Precision photoresists enabling sub-2µm alignment critical for OLED pixel patterning.
    • Improved contrast and crosslinking for better light transmittance and reduced color mixing.
  • High-Sensitivity Photoresists:
    • Materials with >300 mJ/cm² sensitivity enabling faster processing and lower energy use.
    • Compatibility with inkjet and photolithography hybrid printing techniques.

Quantum Dot (QD) and Micro-LED Display Applications

Photoresists for QD Patterning:

  • UV-patternable films allowing precise quantum dot layer definition.
  • Enhanced light-conversion efficiency with minimal scattering loss.

Micro-LED Integration:

  • High-resolution negative-tone photoresists supporting RGB transfer printing and wafer bonding.
  • Superior etch resistance for finer interconnects in micro-display arrays.

Flexible & Foldable Display Adaptation

Low-Stress Photoresists:

  • Elastic, crack-resistant films for curved or foldable substrates.
  • Maintains resolution during thermal expansion/contraction cycles.

Solvent-Free Systems:

  • UV-curable, dry-developable photoresists reducing delamination risk in bendable screens.

Industry-Specific Advancements

Large-Scale Panel Fabrication

Inkjet-Compatible Photoresists:

  • Custom viscosity-tuned formulations allowing direct patterning without spin coating.
  • Minimization of material waste and increase in throughput.

High Aspect Ratio Patterning:

  • Advanced thick-film photoresists (10µm+) for better color filter performance and longer display life.

Wearables, AR/VR & Automotive Displays

Technology

2024 Benchmark

Commercialization

Key Innovation

AR/VR Microdisplays

2500 PPI target resolution

2026

Ultra-fine RGB alignment photoresists

Automotive HUD Panels

80% higher brightness demand

2027

UV-stable and thermally durable photoresists

Wearable Displays

Flexible substrates standard

2028

Low-temperature curable, solvent-resistant coatings

Competitive Landscape

Market Leaders

Company

Specialization

2024 Initiative

Market Share

JSR Corporation

TFT and OLED Photoresists

Expansion of multi-tone resist line for OLEDs

24%

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo

High-resolution RGB Resists

Joint development of EUV-compatible photoresists

21%

Merck KGaA

Organic Electronics Materials

Introduction of hybrid polymer systems for flexible displays

17%

Emerging Disruptors

  • DuPont Electronics: Innovating dry-developable RGB resists for high-throughput fabs.
  • Nanosys Materials: Developing QD-compatible patterning systems.
  • Inpria Inc.: Leading in EUV metal oxide resist materials for ultra-fine patterning.

 

Future Outlook

2024–2026

  • OLED and MicroLED panel expansion to boost demand for high-purity color photoresists.
  • Inkjet and hybrid deposition techniques becoming standard in fab lines.

2027–2029

  • Rollout of EUV lithography in premium display fabrication.
  • Commercialization of AR/VR-specific photoresists for ultra-high PPI.

2030+

  • Integration of AI-guided lithography for real-time defect reduction.
  • Smart photoresists with self-healing and adaptive response features for intelligent displays.




Reasons To Buy

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Key Players

  • JSR Corporation
  • TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO.
  • LTD.
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co.
  • Ltd.
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.
  • Ltd.
  • Fujifilm Holdings Corporation

Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Report

  1. 1. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Color Photoresist for Display Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
    2. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Type
      2. 2.1.2 By Application
      3. 2.1.3 By Region
    3. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Application, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Application, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Application, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    4. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    2. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    3. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    4. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Negative Photoresist
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 5.2 Positive Photoresist
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Display Panels
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 6.2 LCD
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 6.3 OLED
      1. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 6.4 Others.
      1. 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 North America
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 7.2 Europe
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 7.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 7.4 Latin America
      1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 7.5 Middle East & Africa
      1. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 7.6 Global Color Photoresist for Display Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    8. North America Color Photoresist for Display Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.1.1 Negative Photoresist
      2. 8.1.2 Positive Photoresist
      8.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.2.1 Display Panels
      2. 8.2.2 LCD
      3. 8.2.3 OLED
      4. 8.2.4 Others.
      8.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.3.1 United States
      2. 8.3.2 Canada
      8.4 North America Global Color Photoresist for Display Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      8.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      8.6 North America Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 8.6.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 8.6.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 8.6.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    9. Europe Color Photoresist for Display Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Negative Photoresist
      2. 9.1.2 Positive Photoresist
      9.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Display Panels
      2. 9.2.2 LCD
      3. 9.2.3 OLED
      4. 9.2.4 Others.
      9.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Germany
      2. 9.3.2 United Kingdom
      3. 9.3.3 France
      4. 9.3.4 Spain
      5. 9.3.5 Italy
      6. 9.3.6 Russia
      7. 9.3.7 Netherlands
      8. 9.3.8 Poland
      9. 9.3.9 Rest of Europe
      9.4 Europe Global Color Photoresist for Display Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      9.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      9.6 Europe Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.6.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 9.6.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 9.6.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    10. Asia-Pacific Color Photoresist for Display Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Negative Photoresist
      2. 10.1.2 Positive Photoresist
      10.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Display Panels
      2. 10.2.2 LCD
      3. 10.2.3 OLED
      4. 10.2.4 Others.
      10.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 China
      2. 10.3.2 Japan
      3. 10.3.3 India
      4. 10.3.4 South Korea
      5. 10.3.5 Australia & NZ
      6. 10.3.6 ASEAN
      7. 10.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
      10.4 Asia-Pacific Global Color Photoresist for Display Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      10.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      10.6 Asia-Pacific Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.6.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 10.6.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 10.6.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    11. Latin America Color Photoresist for Display Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Negative Photoresist
      2. 11.1.2 Positive Photoresist
      11.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Display Panels
      2. 11.2.2 LCD
      3. 11.2.3 OLED
      4. 11.2.4 Others.
      11.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Brazil
      2. 11.3.2 Mexico
      3. 11.3.3 Argentina
      4. 11.3.4 Peru
      5. 11.3.5 Colombia
      6. 11.3.6 Rest of Latin America
      11.4 Latin America Global Color Photoresist for Display Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      11.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      11.6 Latin America Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.6.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 11.6.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 11.6.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    12. Middle East & Africa Color Photoresist for Display Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Negative Photoresist
      2. 12.1.2 Positive Photoresist
      12.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Display Panels
      2. 12.2.2 LCD
      3. 12.2.3 OLED
      4. 12.2.4 Others.
      12.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 12.3.2 UAE
      3. 12.3.3 South Africa
      4. 12.3.4 Egypt
      5. 12.3.5 Israel
      6. 12.3.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
      12.4 Middle East & Africa Global Color Photoresist for Display Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      12.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      12.6 Middle East & Africa Global Color Photoresist for Display Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.6.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 12.6.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 12.6.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    13. Competition Landscape
    1. 13.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
      13.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 13.2.1 JSR Corporation
      2. 13.2.2 TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO.
      3. 13.2.3 LTD.
      4. 13.2.4 Sumitomo Chemical Co.
      5. 13.2.5 Ltd.
      6. 13.2.6 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.
      7. 13.2.7 Ltd.
      8. 13.2.8 Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
    14. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
    15. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms