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For 2025, the market is expected to grow by 22.5%, reaching a total of $772 billion. This is an increase of about $45 billion compared to a previous forecast made in June. The Americas and Asia-Pacific regions are expected to experience growth of 25 to 30%, while Europe is anticipated to grow by 6%, and Japan is projected to see a decline of 4%.
In 2026, the global semiconductor market is forecasted to grow by more than 25%, reaching $975 billion. Growth is anticipated across all regions and product categories.
The American and Asian markets are expected to remain the primary contributors to this growth, while Europe and Japan are projected to grow by approximately 12%.
Sales of integrated circuits are expected to rise by 25.6% in 2025, reaching $677.85 billion. This includes a significant increase in memory chip sales, which are expected to rise by 27.8%, reaching $211.6 billion.
For 2026, integrated circuit sales are projected to grow by 29%, reaching $874.3 billion. This growth will be driven by a substantial increase in the memory chip sector, which is expected to rise by 39.4%, reaching $294.8 billion.
source: wsts.org
In 2026, the global semiconductor market is forecasted to grow by more than 25%, reaching $975 billion. Growth is anticipated across all regions and product categories.
The American and Asian markets are expected to remain the primary contributors to this growth, while Europe and Japan are projected to grow by approximately 12%.
Sales of integrated circuits are expected to rise by 25.6% in 2025, reaching $677.85 billion. This includes a significant increase in memory chip sales, which are expected to rise by 27.8%, reaching $211.6 billion.
For 2026, integrated circuit sales are projected to grow by 29%, reaching $874.3 billion. This growth will be driven by a substantial increase in the memory chip sector, which is expected to rise by 39.4%, reaching $294.8 billion.
source: wsts.org
