Year-to-Date Global Semiconductor Sales Top $1 Trillion Through August

Worldwide chip sales in August up 144.3% year-to-year; sales increase 8% Month-to-Month in August

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $159.7 billion during the month of August 2026, an increase of 8% compared to the July 2026 total of $147.9 billion and 144.3% more than the August 2025 total of $65.4 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.

“The global semiconductor market grew for the 18^th consecutive month in August, with sales into the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and China driving strong and sustained year-to-year growth,” said Michael Robbins, SIA president and CEO. “Annual global semiconductor sales have already surpassed $1 trillion through August, reaching this major milestone for the first time ever. With sales projected to exceed $1.6 trillion in 2026, the semiconductor industry is entering an exciting new era of growth and innovation.”

Regionally, year-to-year sales in August were up in the Americas (180.9%), Asia Pacific/All Other (143.0%), China (131.3%), Europe (98.5%), and Japan (62.3%). Month-to-month sales increased in the Asia Pacific/All Other (9.1%), Japan (8.5%), the Americas (8.2%), Europe (7.5%), and China (6.6%).

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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.