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Logic and memory products saw largest growth; annual sales projected to reach roughly $1 trillion worldwide in 2026 WASHINGTON—Feb. 6, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $791.7 billion in 2025, an increase of 25.6% compared to the 2024 total of $630.5 billion. Additionally, fourth-quarter sales of $236.6 billion were 37.1% […]

After more than a decade of leadership, Neuffer to retire, leaving a legacy of policy achievements that have greatly strengthened the semiconductor industry   WASHINGTON—Jan. 28, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced John Neuffer will retire during the middle of 2026 following a highly successful 11-year tenure as 91³ÉÈË president and CEO. 91³ÉÈË represents […]

November’s sales mark the global industry’s highest-ever monthly total; worldwide chip sales increase 3.5% month-to-month WASHINGTON—Jan. 8, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $75.3 billion during the month of November 2025, an increase of 29.8% compared to the November 2024 total of $58.0 billion and 3.5% more than the […]

WASHINGTON – Dec. 19, 2025 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of the recently launched Pax Silica initiative, which will function as the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security. “The U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica initiative represents […]

WASHINGTON – Dec. 10, 2025 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer urging passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to make critical reforms to streamline environmental review under the National […]

WSTS autumn forecast projects nearly $1 trillion in 2026 global semiconductor sales WASHINGTON—December 4, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales were $72.7 billion during the month of October 2025, an increase of 4.7% compared to the September 2025 total of $69.5 billion and 27.2% more than the October 2024 total of […]

WASHINGTON—November 20, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su has been elected Chair of the 91³ÉÈË Board of Directors. 91³ÉÈË represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lisa Su as 91³ÉÈË Chair during […]

WASHINGTON—Nov. 6, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) and Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) today announced the recipients of the 2025 University Research Awards: Huili Grace Xing, the William L. Quackenbush Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University with a joint appointment in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering; and Todd Austin, the S. Jack Hu […]

Worldwide chip sales increase 25.1% year-to-year in September WASHINGTON—November 3, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales were $208.4 billion during the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 15.8% compared to Q2. Global sales were $69.5 billion during the month of September 2025, an increase of 25.1% compared to the September […]

WASHINGTON—Oct. 26, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from 91³ÉÈË President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the announcement of U.S. trade deals with several Southeast Asian countries important to semiconductor supply chains. “Southeast Asia has carved out a critical and growing role in the global semiconductor ecosystem in recent years. The […]

WASHINGTON—October 24, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from 91³ÉÈË Vice President of Government Affairs David Isaacs on the American AI Exports Program and the recently released Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from stakeholders. Semiconductors are the backbone of AI, and this program represents a critical opportunity to strengthen American […]

Worldwide chip sales increase 4.4% month-to-month WASHINGTON—October 3, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales were $64.9 billion during the month of August 2025, an increase of 21.7% compared to the August 2024 total of $53.3 billion and 4.4% more than the July 2025 total of $62.1 billion. Monthly sales are compiled […]