Global sales in January were 1.0 percent lower than the December 2017 total of USD 38.0 billion, reflecting normal seasonal market trends.

“After notching its highest-ever annual sales in 2017, the global semiconductor industry is off to a strong and promising start to 2018, posting its highest-ever January sales and 18th consecutive month of year-to-year sales increases,” said John Neuffer, president and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association.

“All major regional markets saw double-digit growth compared to last year, with the Americas leading the away with year-to-year growth of more than 40 percent. With year-to-year sales also up across all major semiconductor product categories, the global market is well-positioned for a strong start to 2018,” Neuffer continued.

Year-to-year sales increased substantially across all regions: the Americas (40.6 percent), Europe (19.9 percent), Asia Pacific/All Other (18.6 percent), China, (18.3 percent), and Japan (15.1 percent). Month-to-month sales increased slightly in Europe (0.9 percent), held flat in China, but fell somewhat in Asia Pacific/All Other (-0.6 percent), Japan (-1.0 percent), and the Americas (-3.6 percent).


January 2018 Month-to-month sales (in US billions)

Market	Last Month	Current Month	Change %
Americas	8.95	8.63	-3.6%
Europe	3.37	3.40	0.9%
Japan	3.24	3.21	-1.0%
China	12.01	12.01	0.0%
Asia Pacific/All Other	10.41	10.35	-0.6%
Total	37.99	37.59	-1.0%

Year-to-year Sales (in US billions)

Market	Last Year	Current Month	% Change
Americas	6.14	8.63	40.6%
Europe	2.84	3.40	19.9%
Japan	2.79	3.21	15.1%
China	10.16	12.01	18.3%
Asia Pacific/All Other	8.73	10.35	18.6%
Total	30.64	37.59	22.7%