Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company leads the global chip foundry market. The company controls 35 percent of the industry that made $72.3 billion during the first quarter of 2025. Counterpoint Research tracks companies that make computer chips for other businesses. TSMC kept its market position steady compared to the previous quarter. The firm gained nearly one percentage point from the same period last year.
Intel ranks second among chip manufacturers worldwide. The company increased its market share during the quarter. Intel develops its 18A chip technology and Foveros packaging systems. Samsung struggles with low production success rates for its advanced chips. This problem prevents the Korean company from winning more customers.
Artificial intelligence companies drive demand for advanced semiconductors. TSMC benefits from orders for AI chips that require cutting-edge manufacturing. The company produces thousands of wafers each month with reliable quality. TSMC plans to start making 2-nanometer chips later this year. Samsung offers similar technology but cannot match TSMC's production consistency.
The Foundry 2.0 business model covers more than just chip making. Companies also handle packaging and photomask manufacturing for customers. TSMC claims to be the largest photomask maker globally. Advanced AI chips need special packaging that creates supply shortages. Other companies like ASE and UMC help fill packaging gaps when TSMC reaches capacity limits.
Intel ranks second among chip manufacturers worldwide. The company increased its market share during the quarter. Intel develops its 18A chip technology and Foveros packaging systems. Samsung struggles with low production success rates for its advanced chips. This problem prevents the Korean company from winning more customers.
Artificial intelligence companies drive demand for advanced semiconductors. TSMC benefits from orders for AI chips that require cutting-edge manufacturing. The company produces thousands of wafers each month with reliable quality. TSMC plans to start making 2-nanometer chips later this year. Samsung offers similar technology but cannot match TSMC's production consistency.
The Foundry 2.0 business model covers more than just chip making. Companies also handle packaging and photomask manufacturing for customers. TSMC claims to be the largest photomask maker globally. Advanced AI chips need special packaging that creates supply shortages. Other companies like ASE and UMC help fill packaging gaps when TSMC reaches capacity limits.
