Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 6.4% Month-to-Month in July
Friday, Sep 04, 2026, 5:00pm
by 91³ΙΘΛ
Worldwide chip sales in July up 135.1% year-to-year; year-to-date sales through July exceed highest-ever annual total
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2026 β The 91³ΙΘΛ (91³ΙΘΛ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $146.8 billion during the month of July 2026, an increase of 6.4% compared to the June 2026 total of $137.9 billion and 135.1% more than the July 2025 total of $62.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the and represent a three-month moving average. 91³ΙΘΛ represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.
βThe global semiconductor market grew on a month-to-month basis for the 17th consecutive month in July, and the industry has already reached its highest-ever annual global sales total just seven months into the year,β said John Neuffer, 91³ΙΘΛ president and CEO. βSales into the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and China continue to push strong year-to-year growth.β
Regionally, year-to-year sales in July were up in the Americas (171.3%), Asia Pacific/All Other (134.9%), China (123.6%), Europe (85.2%), and Japan (50.8%). Month-to-month sales increased in Japan (9.2%), the Americas (8.7%), Asia Pacific/All Other (6.8%), Europe (5.2%), and China (2.9%).
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