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October 2, 2018 | SIAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has reported that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $40.16 billion for the month of August 2018, an increase of 14.9% compared to the August 2017 total of $34.96 billion, and 1.7% higher than the July 2018 total of $39.49 billion. All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average.
"Global semiconductor sales continued to bound upward in August, easily outperforming sales from last August and narrowly surpassing last month’s total," said John Neuffer, president and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association. "While year-to-year growth has moderated somewhat in recent months, sales remain strong across every major semiconductor product category and regional market, with the China and Americas markets standing out with the largest year-year growth."
Regionally, sales increased compared to August 2017 in China (27.3%), the Americas (15.0%), Europe (9.5%), Japan (8.4%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (4.7%). Sales were up compared to last month in China (2.1%), the Americas (3.6%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (1.3%), and decreased slightly inJapan (-0.1%), and Europe (-1.4%).
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.
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.
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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