Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 9.2% Month-to-Month in May

Worldwide chip sales in May more than double compared to last year

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2026 — The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $120.6 billion during the month of May 2026, an increase of 9.2% compared to the April 2026 total of $110.5 billion and 104.1% more than the May 2025 total of $59.1 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 continued to grow substantially in May, hitting the highest-ever recorded monthly sales total and increasing on a month-to-month basis for the 15^th consecutive month in May,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “Sales growth continues to be driven by strong year-to-year growth in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region, and China.”

Regionally, year-to-year sales in April were up in the Americas (132.2%), Asia Pacific/All Other (118.9%), China (88.8%), Europe (60.7%), and Japan (23.8%). Month-to-month sales increased in China (10.7%), Asia Pacific/All Other (9.2%), the Americas (8.6%), Europe (7.3%), and Japan (6.4%).

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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.