Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 17.9% Year-to-Year in January
Sales hit highest-ever total for month of January; worldwide chip sales decrease 1.7% month-to-month
WASHINGTON—Mar. 6, 2025— The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $56.5 billion during the month of January 2025, an increase of 17.9% compared to the January 2024 total of $47.9 billion and 1.7% less than the December 2024 total of $57.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.
“Following its highest-ever annual sales total in 2024, the global semiconductor market maintained momentum in January, hitting its highest-ever monthly sales total for the month of January, despite a slight decline from the month of December,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “Year-to-year sales increased by more than 17% for the ninth consecutive month, driven by a 50.7% year-to-year sales increase into the Americas.”
Regionally, year-to-year sales were up in the Americas (50.7%), Asia Pacific/All Other (9.0%), China (6.5%), and Japan (5.7%), but down in Europe (-6.4%). Month-to-month sales in May increased in Asia Pacific/All Other (1.6%), but were down in Europe (-1.3%), China (-2.0%), Japan (-3.1%), and the Americas (-3.5%).
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About SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies 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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