Global Semiconductor Sales in May Up 26.2% Year-to-Year, 4.1% Month-to-Month

Tuesday, Jul 06, 2021, 8:00am

by 91成人


WASHINGTON鈥擩uly 6, 2021鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $43.6 billion in the month of May 2021, an increase of 26.2% over the May 2020 total of $34.6 billion and 4.1% more than the April 2021 total of $41.9 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the聽聽and represent a three-month moving average. 91成人 represents 98% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.

鈥淕lobal demand for semiconductors remained high in May, as sales increased both year-to-year and month-to-month across all major regional markets,鈥 said John Neuffer, 91成人 president and CEO. 鈥淭he industry shipped more units on a three-month moving basis in May than during any previous month in the market鈥檚 history, indicating semiconductor production has ramped up significantly to address rising demand.鈥

Regionally, year-to-year sales increased in Europe (31.2%), Asia Pacific/All Other (30.9%), China (26.1%), the Americas (20.9%), and Japan (20.4%). Month-to-month sales increased in the Americas (5.9%), China (5.4%), Japan (3.1%), Asia Pacific/All Other (2.6%), and Europe (1.1%).

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