Market Analysis

Chip stocks plummet amidst US-China tensions

Chip stocks worldwide have slumped due to fears surrounding the global computer chip industry. The sell-off followed reports that the Biden administration may further tighten restrictions on exports of semiconductor equipment to China. Comments by former US President Donald Trump, suggesting that Taiwan should fund its own defence, added to these concerns. In the US,

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Market Analysis

Semiconductor foundry industry: negotiating troubled waters

While the semiconductor foundry industry is facing many challenges, it is on track to have a 5.4% CAGR until 2029. The semiconductor foundry industry faces a complex landscape of make-or-buy decisions and international dependencies, announces Yole Group in its new technology and market analysis, Overview of the Semiconductor Foundry Industry 2024. IDMs produce semiconductors both

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ESD industry posts $4.5B in revenue in Q1 2024

The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry saw a 14.4% increase in revenue, reaching $4,521.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, up from $3,951.1 million in the same period in 2023. This data was released by the ESD Alliance, part of the SEMI Technology Community, in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. The

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WSTS lifts 2024 semis market growth to 16%

WSTS has adjusted its Spring 2024 forecast upwards, projecting a 16.0% growth in the global semiconductor market to $611 billion compared to the previous year. This revision reflects stronger performance in the last two quarters, particularly in computing end-markets. For 2024, mainly two Integrated Circuit categories are anticipated to drive the growth for the year

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Global chip sales grow 19.3% in May, says SIA

Global semiconductor industry sales hit $49.1 billion during the month of May 2024 according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). This is an increase of 19.3% compared to the May 2023 total of $41.2 billion and an increase of 4.1% compared to the April 2024 total of $47.2 billion. “The global semiconductor market has grown

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Market Analysis

India poised to improve domestic manufacturing

A rapidly growing population where a significant majority of that population are between 15-29 years old not only means the emergence of a tech-savvy generation who have grown up using smartphones and laptops, but growing numbers of a population with greater spending power. India, whose recorded population was approximately 1.4 billion in 2022 and growing,

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ECIA’s ECST survey reveals decline for second consecutive month

For the second consecutive month, the ECST survey reported disappointing results, with the overall component index dropping by 13.4 points in June to fall below the 100-point threshold, landing at 98.9 points. The cumulative decline of over 25 points in May and June wiped out all progress made since January. “Once again, survey respondents expect

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Industry Insights Market Analysis

Is the MEMS industry back on track?

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices are integral to modern life, found in a wide array of applications ranging from smartphones and automobiles to fighter jets. Their extensive use means that the production volumes and associated revenues of MEMS devices can be substantial. The MEMS market is poised for significant long-term growth, driven by key trends across

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Market Analysis

Weak demand leads to declining quarter for semiconductor market

In the first quarter of 2024, the semiconductor market saw a decline of approximately 2%, falling to $151.5bn, as reported by Omdia’s new Competitive Landscaping Tool. This downturn is typical for the first quarter, which generally follows a strong fourth quarter driven by seasonal demand, often resulting in a 4.4% revenue drop. Most segments within

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Market Analysis

Global semiconductor fab capacity projected to expand 6%

To keep up with the increasing demand for chips, the global semiconductor manufacturing industry is projected to expand capacity by 6% in 2024 and achieve a 7% increase in 2025, reaching a record capacity of 33.7 million wafers per month (wpm, 8-inch equivalent), according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. The capacity for

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