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Global Semiconductor Sales in September Up 13.8 Percent Year-to-Year

Q3 sales are highest on record, 4.1 percent more than previous quarter, 13.8 percent higher than Q3 of last year

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2018 — (PRNewswire) — The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $122.7 billion during the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 4.1 percent over the previous quarter and 13.8 percent more than the third quarter of 2017. Global sales for the month of September 2018 reached $40.9 billion, an uptick of 2.0 percent over last month's total and 13.8 percent more than sales from June 2017. All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the  World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average.

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"Three-quarters of the way through 2018, the global semiconductor industry is on pace to post its highest-ever annual sales, comfortably topping last year's record total of $412 billion," said John Neuffer, president and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association. "While year-to-year growth has tapered in recent months, September marked the global industry's highest-ever monthly sales, and Q3 was its top-grossing quarter on record. Year-to-year sales in September were up across every major product category and regional market, with sales into China and the Americas continuing to lead the way."

Regionally, sales increased compared to September 2017 in China (26.3 percent), the Americas (15.1 percent), Europe (8.8 percent), Japan (7.2 percent), and Asia Pacific/All Other (2.4 percent). Sales were up compared to last month in the Americas (6.0 percent), China (1.8 percent), and Europe (1.2 percent), but down slightly in Asia Pacific/All Other (-0.1 percent) and Japan (-0.6 percent).

For comprehensive monthly semiconductor sales data and detailed WSTS Forecasts, consider purchasing the  WSTS Subscription Package. For detailed data on the global and U.S. semiconductor industry and market, consider purchasing the 2018 SIA Databook.

September 2018

     

Billions

     

Month-to-Month Sales                              

     

Market

Last Month

Current Month

% Change

Americas

8.68

9.20

6.0%

Europe

3.53

3.57

1.2%

Japan

3.39

3.37

-0.6%

China

14.10

14.35

1.8%

Asia Pacific/All Other

10.43

10.42

-0.1%

Total

40.12

40.91

2.0%

       

Year-to-Year Sales                         

     

Market

Last Year

Current Month

% Change

Americas

7.99

9.20

15.1%

Europe

3.28

3.57

8.8%

Japan

3.14

3.37

7.2%

China

11.36

14.35

26.3%

Asia Pacific/All Other

10.18

10.42

2.4%

Total

35.95

40.91

13.8%

       

Three-Month-Moving Average Sales

     

Market

Apr/May/Jun

Jul/Aug/Sept

% Change

Americas

8.34

9.20

10.2%

Europe

3.67

3.57

-2.7%

Japan

3.39

3.37

-0.8%

China

13.59

14.35

5.6%

Asia Pacific/All Other

10.32

10.42

1.0%

Total

39.31

40.91

4.1%

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Semiconductor Industry Association
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About SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the U.S. semiconductor industry, one of America's top export industries and a key driver of America's economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. Semiconductors – microchips that control all modern electronics – enable the systems and products we use to work, communicate, travel, entertain, harness energy, treat illness, and make new scientific discoveries. The semiconductor industry directly employs nearly a quarter of a million people in the U.S. In 2017, U.S. semiconductor company sales totaled $189 billion, and semiconductors make the global trillion-dollar electronics industry possible. SIA seeks to strengthen U.S. leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration and other key industry stakeholders to encourage policies and regulations that fuel innovation, propel business and drive international competition. Learn more at www.semiconductors.org.

About WSTS
World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) is an independent non-profit organization representing the vast majority of the world semiconductor industry. The mission of WSTS is to be the respected source of semiconductor market data and forecasts. Founded in 1986, WSTS is the singular source for monthly industry shipment statistics.

 

 

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