Global Semiconductor Sales Rise 6.1% Quarter-on-Quarter
Monday, Nov 01, 2010, 3:36pm
by 91³ΙΘΛ
Washington, DC β November 1, 2010 β Worldwide sales of semiconductors were $26.5 billion in September, a gain of 2.9% from the prior month when sales were $25.8 billion, the 91³ΙΘΛ (91³ΙΘΛ) reported today. Sales for the third quarter of 2010 amounted to $79.4 billion, a 6.1% increase from the previous quarter when sales were $74.8 billion. Third quarter sales were 26.2% higher than the $62.9 billion for the like period in 2009. All monthly sales numbers represent a three-month moving average.
βSemiconductor sales have grown steadily in all regions through the third quarter of 2010, with strong demand in consumer and industrial electronic products,β said 91³ΙΘΛ President Brian Toohey. βInventory for the industry continues to be generally in balance with demand,β Toohey continued.
βWe could see moderation in the growth rate through the end of the year as demand for consumer electronic products such as personal computers, flat panel televisions, and mobile devices are potentially impacted by continuing economic uncertainty,β Toohey concluded.
91³ΙΘΛ will release an updated semiconductor forecast on November 4th.
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