The Semiconductor Industry Association reported global chip sales of $72.7 billion in October 2025, up 4.7% from September and 27.2% from October 2024. Growth was driven by strong demand in the Americas and Asia Pacific, while Japan saw a decline. The SIA endorsed the WSTS autumn forecast, projecting global semiconductor sales to reach $772.2 billion in 2025 and nearly $975.4 billion in 2026, reflecting robust industry expansion. The SIA writes:
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $72.7 billion during the month of October 2025, an increase of 4.7% compared to the September 2025 total of $69.5 billion and 27.2% more than the October 2024 total of $57.2 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.
“Global semiconductor sales continued to increase in October, topping September’s results and far outpacing October of last year. […]
Regionally, year-to-year sales in October were up in the Americas (59.6%), Asia Pacific/All Other (24.8%), China (18.5%), and Europe (8.3%), but declined in Japan (-10.0%). Month-to-month sales in October increased in Asia Pacific/All Other (7.2%), China (4.4%), the Americas (3.5%), Europe (3.5%), and Japan (0.6%).
Additionally, SIA today endorsed the WSTS autumn 2025 global semiconductor sales forecast, which projects annual global sales will grow by 22.5% to $772.2 billion in 2025. In 2026, global sales are projected to reach $975.4 billion, revised up from the spring estimate of $760.7 billion. […]
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