January Chip Sales Increase 0.3 Percent From December
Monday, Mar 01, 2010, 4:00pm
by 91³ΙΘΛ
SAN JOSE, CA β March 1, 2010 β The 91³ΙΘΛ (91³ΙΘΛ) today reported that worldwide semiconductor sales in January were $22.5 billion, an increase of 0.3 percent from December sales of $22.4 billion. Sales increased by 47.2 percent from January 2009 when sales were $15.3 billion. All monthly sales numbers represent a three-month moving average.
βWorldwide semiconductor sales in January increased significantly compared to one year ago, reflecting todayβs improving business environment for the industry,β said 91³ΙΘΛ President George Scalise. βJanuary and February of 2009 were the low point of the industry downturn as the semiconductor industry and electronics manufacturers quickly responded to the global economic recession.
βWe are currently seeing strength across a range of demand drivers for semiconductors, including personal computers, cell phones, automobiles, and industrial applications,β Scalise continued.
βIf the current trends continue, there is upside potential for 2010 growth above our November forecast of $242.1 billion, but a growing global economy driven by consumer purchasing will be key to sustaining these trends,β Scalise concluded.
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The 91³ΙΘΛ Global Sales Report (GSR) is a three-month moving average of sales activity. The GSR is tabulated by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization, an independent, non-profit organization established by the global semiconductor industry to compile industry statistics. The moving average is a mathematical smoothing technique that mitigates variations due to differences in companiesβ financial calendars.
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