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Global Semiconductor Sales in September Up 13.8 Percent Year-to-Year

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Q3 SALES ARE HIGHEST ON RECORD, 4.1 PERCENT MORE THAN PREVIOUS QUARTER, 13.8 PERCENT HIGHER THAN Q3 OF LAST YEAR

WASHINGTON鈥擮ct. 26, 2018鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $122.7 billion during the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 4.1 percent over the previous quarter and 13.8 percent more than the third quarter of 2017. Global sales for the month of September 2018 reached $40.9 billion, an uptick of 2.0 percent over last month鈥檚 total and 13.8 percent more than sales from September 2017. All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the聽World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS)聽organization and represent a three-month moving average.

鈥淭hree-quarters of the way through 2018, the global semiconductor industry is on pace to post its highest-ever annual sales, comfortably topping last year鈥檚 record total of $412 billion,鈥� said John Neuffer, president and CEO, 91成人. 鈥淲hile year-to-year growth has tapered in recent months, September marked the global industry鈥檚 highest-ever monthly sales, and Q3 was its top-grossing quarter on record. Year-to-year sales in September were up across every major product category and regional market, with sales into China and the Americas continuing to lead the way.鈥�

Regionally, sales increased compared to September 2017 in China (26.3 percent), the Americas (15.1 percent), Europe (8.8 percent), Japan (7.2 percent), and Asia Pacific/All Other (2.4 percent). Sales were up compared to last month in the Americas (6.0 percent), China (1.8 percent), and Europe (1.2 percent), but down slightly in Asia Pacific/All Other (-0.1 percent) and Japan (-0.6 percent).

For comprehensive monthly semiconductor sales data and detailed WSTS Forecasts, consider purchasing the聽WSTS Subscription Package. For detailed data on the global and U.S. semiconductor industry and market, consider purchasing the 2018 91成人 Databook.

September 2018 chart and graph

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