Semiconductor sales surge – but what's driving the momentum?
April 15, 2025
According to the latest data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales reached USD 54.9 billion in February 2025 – up 17.1% from the same month last year. This marks the 10th consecutive month of double-digit year-over-year growth, with the Americas leading the way with a 48.4% YoY increase.
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April 09, 2025
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Global Semiconductor sales increase 17.9% YoY in January
March 11, 2025
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 56.5 billion during the month of January 2025, an increase of 17.9% compared to the January 2024 total of USD 47.9 billion but 1.7% less than the December 2024 total of USD 57.5 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Global semiconductor sales increase 19.1% in 2024
February 11, 2025
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of USD 526.8 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
SIA backs CHIPS and Science Act agreements to bolster U.S semiconductor sector
January 20, 2025
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has praised the U.S. Department of Commerce for a series ofagreements aimed at enhancing the U.S. semiconductor supply chain
Global semiconductor sales increase 20.7% YoY in November
January 14, 2025
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 57.8 billion during the month of November 2024, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of USD 47.9 billion and 1.6% more than the October 2024 total of USD 56.9 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Exclusive: Top 30 EMS providers in CEE unveiled
October 24, 2024
At this year’s Evertiq Expo in Warsaw, the spotlight shone on the top 30 largest EMS providers in Central and Eastern Europe. Unveiled exclusively at the Expo on October 24, the top list highlights key players driving the region's electronics manufacturing industry. So, who are the biggest players in the region?
Global semiconductor sales Increase 20.6% YoY in August
October 09, 2024
Semiconductor sales hit the highest-ever recorded numbers for the month of August; worldwide chip sales increased 3.5% month-to-month.
Global semiconductor sales hit $51.3 billion in July
September 04, 2024
Regionally, year-to-year sales were up in the Americas (40.1%), China (19.5%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (16.7%), but down in Japan (-0.8%) and Europe (-12.0%).
New tool shows progress of CHIPS Act R&D programmes
July 01, 2024
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has launched an online tracker that reports on the work of the US CHIPS Act's various R&D initiatives.
Global chip sales up 15.8% in the year to April
June 07, 2024
Sales of semiconductors totalled USD 46.4 billion during April 2024, an increase of 15.8% year on year and 1.1% up on March 2024, said the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
SIA: five key recommendations for the NSTC
May 24, 2024
The trade body has offered its opinion on how to make a success of the public-private research consortium - National Semiconductor Technology Center – established by the US CHIPS and Science Act.
US's share of chip manufacturing to grow 203% by 2032
May 10, 2024
A new report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says the US will increase its semiconductor manufacturing capacity by more than any region by the start of the next decade.
Global semiconductor sales increase 15.2% in 1Q24
May 08, 2024
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says that global sales of semiconductors totalled USD 137.7 billion during the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 15.2% compared to the first quarter of 2023 but 5.7% less than the fourth quarter of 2023.
Semiconductor sales up 16.3% to USD 46.2bn in February
April 05, 2024
The global chip market has just enjoyed its best year-on-year market growth since May 2022, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.
Global semiconductor sales increase 15.2% in January
March 05, 2024
Year-to-year market growth in January is the largest since May 2022; however, worldwide chip sales decrease 2.1% month-to-month.
Global semiconductor sales hit $526.8bn in 2023
February 06, 2024
Revenue for the world's chip industry fell by 8.2% in 2023, but the year finished strongly with 4Q sales up 11.6% on the previous year.
Global semiconductor sales increased 5.3% YoY in November
January 15, 2024
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reports that global semiconductor industry sales totalled USD 48.0 billion during the month of November 2023
US considers a 'chip visa' to solve skills shortage
January 08, 2024
The US semiconductor industry is lobbying the government to create a new type of visa that will make to easier for firms to hire overseas talent.
Huawei back from the brink with 9% annual sales jump
December 29, 2023
China's tech powerhouse Huawei has reported its best financial numbers in years, with annual sales of USD 98.7 billion.
Global semiconductor sales up 1.9% in September
November 03, 2023
New data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says semiconductor sales in September grew month on month, but showed a decline year on year.
Global semiconductor sales increase 1.9% MoM in August
October 05, 2023
August increase marks the sixth consecutive month of month-to-month market growth, however, worldwide chip sales are still down 6.8% year-to-year
Addressing the semiconductor skill shortage
September 25, 2023
The future of the semiconductor industry depends on future engineers, thus it depends on the education of students. Now, companies are looking to address the shortage themselves.
Worldwide chip sales down 11.8% YoY
September 08, 2023
Global semiconductor industry sales totalled USD 43.2 billion during the month of July 2023, an increase of 2.3% compared to the June 2023 total of USD 42.2 billion but 11.8% less than the July 2022 total of USD 49.0 billion.
Huawei's building a secret chip manufacturing network
August 23, 2023
Huawei Technologies is reportedly building a network of hidden semiconductor fabrication facilities across China in order to avoid US sanctions.
Global semiconductor sales increase 4.7% in Q2
August 08, 2023
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled USD 124.5 billion during the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 4.7% over the first quarter of 2023 but 17.3% less than the second quarter of 2022.
SIA: US semiconductor industry facing skills crisis
July 26, 2023
US electronics firms will lack 67,000 skilled workers by the year 2030, says a study by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Semiconductor bosses visit Whitehouse to discuss China
July 19, 2023
The CEOs of Nvidia, Intel and Qualcomm met with Biden administration officials this week to air their concerns around proposed export restrictions to Chinese firms.
Microchip to expand its presence in India, invests $300M
July 05, 2023
Microchip Technology is looking to step up its investments in India. The company is launching a USD 300 million multi-year investment initiative which includes funding for facilities, engineering labs and talent acquisition.
Global semiconductor sales decrease 8.7% in 1Q23
May 03, 2023
Global sales for semiconductors totaled USD 119.5 billion during the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 8.7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and 21.3% less than the first quarter of 2022, reports SIA.
Global chip sales down 20.7% year-over-year
April 10, 2023
Global semiconductor industry sales totalled USD 39.7 billion during the month of February 2023, a decrease of 4.0% compared to the January 2023 total of USD 41.3 billion and 20.7% less than the February 2022 total of $50.0 billion, reports SIA.
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