Merck KGaA Life Science (MilliporeSigma)(MRK.DE)
HQ DE10% share
chemical · input
CMP Slurries (Chemical Mechanical Planarization)
Abrasive chemical slurries used to polish semiconductor wafers flat between deposition layers. Multiple competitive suppliers: Cabot Microelectronics/Entegris (US), Fujimi (Japan), Dow Electronic Materials (US). Market size USD 1.94B (2025).
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Source countries
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Companies
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Goods affected
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Claims on record
What depends on it
Goods that need this input
3 essential American goods rely on cmp slurries (chemical mechanical planarization) somewhere upstream in their supply chain.
Digital
Memory and storage chips
DRAM and NAND flash memory used in every digital device; prices swing with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron output.
Digital
Semiconductors and chips
Integrated circuits, microcontrollers, and chips embedded in vehicles, appliances, and electronics.
Digital
Specialty chips
Automotive, medical, industrial, and defense semiconductors on legacy nodes with long design cycles.
Where it comes from
Source countries
Share of global supply, by country.
| Country | Share of supply |
|---|---|
| JPJapan | 60% |
| KRSouth Korea | 21% |
| DEGermany | 5% |
| IDIndonesia | 4% |
| CNChina | 3% |
Who makes it
Supplier companies
2 companies produce cmp slurries (chemical mechanical planarization).
3M Company (Safety Division)(MMM)
HQ US