The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported global semiconductor sales of $517.7 billion during the third quarter of 2026, up 24.1% from the second quarter.
Sales for September 2026 totaled $172.6 billion, an increase of 146.8% from September 2025 and 7.9% from August 2026. Monthly sales are compiled by World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) and represent a three-month moving average.
Year-to-year sales in September rose in the Americas (191.7%), Asia Pacific/All Other (141.4%), China (124.9%), Europe (102.5%), and Japan (73.4%). Month-to-month sales increased in the Americas (11.0%), Japan (8.7%), Europe (8.1%), Asia Pacific/All Other (6.9%), and China (4.2%).
Michael Robbins, SIA president and CEO, said: “The global chip market grew substantially throughout the third quarter of this year, with worldwide sales increasing by more than 20% quarter-to-quarter for the third consecutive quarter. Year-to-year semiconductor sales remained strong across all major regional markets, highlighting the industry’s global reach and its indispensable role in powering innovation, productivity, and economic competitiveness.”
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