Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 24.1% from Q2 2026 to Q3 2026

Worldwide chip sales in June increase 146.8% year-to-year, 7.9% month-to-month

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $517.7 billion during the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 24.1% compared to the second quarter of 2026. Global sales were $172.6 billion during the month of September 2026, an increase of 146.8% compared to September 2025 and 7.9% more than sales in August 2026. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average.

“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,” said Michael Robbins, SIA president and CEO. “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.”

Regionally, year-to-year sales in September were up 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 in September increased in the Americas (11.0%), Japan (8.7%), Europe (8.1%), Asia Pacific/All Other (6.9%), and China (4.2%).

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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 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.