"The semiconductor industry will reach $1 trillion in revenue this year for the first time ever, fueled by artificial intelligence and the spread of computer chips to virtually every part of the economy. Total industry sales were $791.7 billion in 2025 and are forecast to chalk up another 26% surge in 2026, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. The market is hitting the $1 trillion milestone much faster than originally anticipated something that bodes well for the business world at large, according to SIA Chief Executive Officer John Neuffer. When we have growth in our sector, it means exponential benefits in other sectors, Neuffer said in an interview. Our technology is foundational for pretty much every critical strategic industry. It's a pretty good fundamental sign."
"Colossal demand for new data center computers has provided a bonanza for Nvidia Corp., Micron Technology Inc. and other chipmakers. That's allowed the industry to keep eclipsing growth estimates. Forecasters previously thought it might take four more years to reach a trillion-dollar level, Neuffer said. Revenue from logic chips often described as the brains of devices soared 40% to $301.9 billion in 2025. Sales of memory semiconductors, which help computers store and manage data, grew 35% to $223.1 billion. On a regional basis, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe and China posted growth, with only Japan declining."
Total semiconductor industry sales reached $791.7 billion in 2025 and are forecast to grow 26% in 2026, pushing annual revenue past $1 trillion. Strong demand from AI workloads and new data-center computers is a primary driver, benefiting major suppliers such as Nvidia and Micron. Revenue gains were concentrated in logic chips, which rose 40% to $301.9 billion, and memory semiconductors, up 35% to $223.1 billion. Regional growth occurred across Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe and China, with only Japan declining. The market retains cyclical boom-and-bust dynamics, while long-term growth is clear amid easing export curbs and calls for greater state R&D support.
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