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)
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| Market | Last Month | Current Month | Change %
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| Americas | 8.95 | 8.63 | -3.6%
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| Europe | 3.37 | 3.40 | 0.9%
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| Japan | 3.24 | 3.21 | -1.0%
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| China | 12.01 | 12.01 | 0.0%
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| Asia Pacific/All Other | 10.41 | 10.35 | -0.6%
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| Total | 37.99 | 37.59 | -1.0%
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Year-to-year Sales (in US billions)
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| Market | Last Year | Current Month | % Change
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| Americas | 6.14 | 8.63 | 40.6%
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| Europe | 2.84 | 3.40 | 19.9%
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| Japan | 2.79 | 3.21 | 15.1%
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| China | 10.16 | 12.01 | 18.3%
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| Asia Pacific/All Other | 8.73 | 10.35 | 18.6%
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| Total | 30.64 | 37.59 | 22.7%
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