Global semiconductor market grows year-to-year for the 18th consecutive month; month-to-month sales decrease slightly
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2018 — (PRNewswire) — The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $37.6 billion for the month of January 2018, an increase of 22.7 percent compared to the January 2017 total of $30.6 billion. Global sales in January were 1.0 percent lower than the December 2017 total of $38.0 billion, reflecting normal seasonal market trends. All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average."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."
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).
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Jan 2018 |
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Billions |
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Month-to-Month Sales |
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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% |
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Year-to-Year Sales |
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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% |
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Three-Month-Moving Average Sales |
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Market |
Aug/Sep/Oct |
Nov/Dec/Jan |
% Change |
Americas |
8.54 |
8.63 |
1.1% |
Europe |
3.36 |
3.40 |
1.1% |
Japan |
3.20 |
3.21 |
0.3% |
China |
11.65 |
12.01 |
3.1% |
Asia Pacific/All Other |
10.33 |
10.35 |
0.1% |
Total |
37.09 |
37.59 |
1.4% |