Semiconductor Industry Association Says Global Q1 Chip Sales Reach $298.5 Billion
Global semiconductor sales totaled $298.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 25% from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. March sales climbed 79.2% from a year earlier to $99.5 billion, driven by strong sales in Asia and the Americas.
The industry figures add to earlier signs of strong demand. Bernstein had estimated March semiconductor sales rose 88.1% year over year after an 87.7% increase in February, with memory sales almost quadrupling from a year earlier, up 271.1%.
From the sources (3 posts)
@firstadopterBernstein: "Total semiconductor sales grew 88.1% YoY in March after rising 87.7% in February. Memory sales almost quadrupled YoY (up 271.1%)"
@dnystedtRT @SIAAmerica: Frist quarter global #semiconductor sales were $298.5 billion, an increase of 25% compared to Q4 of 2025. March 2026 sales…
@techmemeGlobal chip sales hit $298.5B in Q1 2026, up 25% from Q4 2025, and March sales were up 79.2% YoY to $99.5B, driven by strong sales in Asia and the Americas (Semiconductor Industry Association) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full