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Carbon Tetrafluoride (CF₄) Market Under Pressure, 5N Grade Quoted at USD 8,200-9,900/Ton
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Carbon Tetrafluoride (CF₄) Market Under Pressure, 5N Grade Quoted at USD 8,200-9,900/Ton

2026-07-03

While many electronic specialty gas prices Are soaring in 2026, thecarbon tetrafluoride (CF₄) market presents a distinctly different picture — stable but under pressure.

According to Longzhong Information, 5N grade carbon tetrafluoride (purity ≥99.999%) is quoted at RMB 60,000-72,000/ton in the Fujian market. Industry analysts expect semiconductor-grade CF₄ prices to stabilize around RMB 66,400/ton. From a broader perspective, IndexBox data shows the Asia-Pacific carbon tetrafluoride market is projected to grow from approximately USD 450-550 million in 2026 to over USD 800-950 million by 2035. QYResearch data indicates the global semiconductor-grade CF₄ and SF₆ market was approximately USD 448 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 684 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.3%.

Carbon tetrafluoride (Tetrafluoromethane), also known as R-14, is primarily used in plasma etching processes in semiconductor manufacturing. However, the current market faces considerable pressure. According to industry analysis, the pace of wafer fab expansion has slowed somewhat, and demand for both CF₄ and SF₆ has fallen short of expectations, with market prices mostly trading on the weak side. Downstream customers are primarily purchasing on a need-to-replenish basis, with order releases proceeding at a moderate pace.

Compared to other electronic specialty gas varieties with sharp price increases, CF₄'s market performance reflects the internal divergence within the electronic specialty gas industry — AI-driven varieties (such as tungsten hexafluoride and hexafluorobutadiene) enjoy strong supply-demand dynamics, while varieties associated with traditional processes face short-term demand pressures. Nevertheless, with the continued advancement of advanced processes and wafer fabs' long-term expansion plans, CF₄'s position as a foundational etching gas remains secure.