Global Semiconductor Market show continued growth in Q2 2025The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization has released Q2 statistical data and confirmed the WSTS Spring forecast for the global semiconductor market through 2026.Statistic: The results show continued growth in the 1st two quarters of 2025The global semiconductor market reached 346 billion dollars in the first half of 2025, marking an 18.9 percent increase year-over-year. Growth was driven primarily by strong gains in Logic (up 37 percent) and Memory (up 20 percent), supported by demand for data center infrastructure and the emergence of initial AI edge applications. Sensors also performed well, rising 16 percent. Analog and Micro categories saw moderate growth of 4 percent each, respectively. In contrast, Discretes (-4%) and Optoelectronics (-0.5%) posted single-digit declines.Outlook: Changes in Forecast – Spring estimates nearly confirmedLooking ahead, the Spring 2025 WSTS forecast has been largely confirmed by the results from the first half of the year. Incorporating the latest data, the full-year 2025 forecast has been revised upward to 728 billion dollars, reflecting an annual growth of 15.4 percent, an increase of 4 percentage points. The outlook for 2026 changed slightly upwards, with projected growth of 9.9 percent to 800 billion dollars for the year.For 2025, all product segments show upward revisions. The key growth drivers, Logic and Memory, are now expected to grow by 29 percent and 17 percent (both up 5 percentage points), respectively, reflecting stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of the year. Regionally, all major markets are expected to expand, with the Americas and Asia Pacific continuing to lead the growth, while Europe is expected to strengthen and Japan to decline slightly. The figures in this release are based on the WSTS Spring 2025 Forecast, with Q2 2025 data replaced by actual results. Growth rates for Q3 2025 and beyond follow the same assumptions as the original June forecast. Please note that these are not new forecast values generated by WSTS under a revised scenario. About WSTS:World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) was founded in 1986 as a non-profit organization of semiconductor product companies and is the industry’s only source for monthly industry shipment statistics.For more information, please visit the WSTS web site at www.wsts.org or contact the WSTS Administrator and CEO – Tobias Pröttel (tp@wsts.org).

https://www.wsts.org/76/WSTS-Semiconductor-Market-Forecast-Spring-2025WSTS Semiconductor Market Forecast Spring 2025The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization has released its updated Spring 2025 forecast, confirmed growth for 2025 and highlighting continued robust growth for the global semiconductor market through 2026.2025: A Year of Sustained ExpansionFollowing a strong rebound in 2024, the global semiconductor market is projected to expand by 11.2% in 2025, reaching a total value of $700.9 billion. This confirms WSTS's outlook for sustained industry growth. The expansion is primarily driven by continued strength in the Logic and Memory segments, both expected to post robust double-digit increases, fuelled by ongoing demand in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced consumer electronics. In addition, segments like Sensors and Analog are anticipated to contribute positively, albeit with more moderate growth.While the overall market is expanding, some product segments are expected to experience continued contraction. Discrete Semiconductors, Optoelectronics and Micro ICs are projected to decline with lower single digits. These decreases are largely attributed to ongoing trade tensions and negative economic developments, which have disrupted supply chains and dampened demand in specific application areas.Regionally, the Americas and Asia Pacific are set to lead the growth, with anticipated growth rates of 18.0% and 9.8%, respectively. In contrast, Europe and Japan are expected to show moderate growth.2026 Outlook: Continued Global ExpansionLooking ahead, WSTS projects the global semiconductor market to grow by 8.5% in 2026, reaching $760.7 billion. Growth will be broad-based across regions and product categories. Memory is forecasted to lead growth again, with contributions from Logic and Analog as well.Regionally, all major markets are expected to expand, with the Americas and Asia Pacific continuing to lead the growth, while Europe and Japan are expected to strengthen. WSTS Forecast SummaryNote: Numbers in the table are rounded to whole millions of dollars, which may cause totals by region and totals by product group to differ slightly. About WSTS:World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) was founded in 1986 as a non-profit organization of semiconductor product companies and is the industry’s only source for monthly industry shipment statistics. For more information, please visit the WSTS web site at www.wsts.org. Editorial Contacts:For further information please consult the WSTS Administrator and CEO – Tobias Pröttel (tp@wsts.org).

https://www.wsts.org/76/Recent-News-ReleaseWSTS Semiconductor Market Forecast Fall 2024The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization has unveiled its latest projections for the global semiconductor market, highlighting robust growth expectations for 2024 and 2025.2024: A Year of Strong ReboundIn its updated fall forecast, WSTS has revised its 2024 projections upward, anticipating a significant 19.0% year-over-year growth in the semiconductor market. The global market value for 2024 is now estimated to reach $627 billion, reflecting improved performance in second and third quarter of 2024, particularly in the computing sector.Growth in 2024 will largely be fuelled by two Integrated Circuit segments: Memory, which is expected to increase by 81.0%, and Logic, with a projected increase of 16.9%. Meanwhile, other categories like Discrete, Optoelectronics, Sensors, and Analog Semiconductors are forecasted to see declines.Regionally, the Americas and Asia Pacific are set to lead the recovery, with anticipated growth rates of 38.9% and 17.5%, respectively. In contrast, Japan is expected to post modest growth of 1.4%, while Europe may face a decline of 6.7%.2025: Momentum to ContinueLooking ahead, WSTS predicts broad based growth for the semiconductor market in 2025, with an 11.2% increase, bringing the global market valuation to an estimated $697 billion. The growth will be driven predominantly by the Logic and Memory sectors, which together are projected to exceed $400 billion in value. This includes a year-over-year growth of over 17% for Logic and 13% for Memory. Other semiconductor categories are expected to grow at more modest, single-digit rates, signalling steady overall expansion for the industry.In 2025, all regions are poised for continued expansion. The Americas and Asia Pacific are expected to maintain their double-digit growth on a year-over-year basis.WSTS Forecast SummaryNote: Numbers in the table are rounded to whole millions of dollars, which may cause totals by region and totals by product group to differ slightly.About WSTS:World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) was founded in 1986 as a non-profit organization of semiconductor product companies and is the industry’s only source for monthly industry shipment statistics.For more information, please visit the WSTS web site at www.wsts.org.Editorial Contacts:For further information please consult the WSTS Administrator and CEO – Tobias Pröttel (tp@wsts.org).