Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 5.3% in November
WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales totaled $48 billion in November, an increase of 5.3% compared to the November 2022 total of $45.6 billion and 2.9% more than October's total of $46.6 billion, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
"Global semiconductor sales increased on a year-to-year basis in November for the first time since August 2022, an indication that the global chip market is continuing to gain strength as we enter the new year," said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. "Looking ahead, the global semiconductor market is projected to experience double-digit growth in 2024."
Regionally, year-to-year sales were up in China (7.6%), Asia Pacific/All other (7.1%), Europe (5.6%), and the Americas (3.5%), but down in Europe (-2.8%). Month-to-month sales increased in China (4.4%), the Americas (3.9%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (3.5%), but decreased in Japan (-0.7%) and Europe (-2%).
