XSD - Global semiconductor sales remained strong in August up 30% Y/Y

Global semiconductor sales rose 29.7% on the year in August to $47.2B, a 3.3% increase on the prior month, according to new data from the Semiconductor Industry Association. “Global semiconductor sales remained strong in August, increasing year-to-year across all regional markets and major product categories,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “Chip shipments have reached record totals in recent months as the industry ramps up production to address continuing high demand.” Regionally, Y/Y sales increased across all markets: Europe +33.5%, China +30.8%, the Americas +30.6%, Asia Pacific/All Other +28.2%, and Japan +23.8%. On M/M sales growth: Americas 4.9%, China 3.4%, Japan 3.3%, the Asia-Pacific/All Other 2.6%, and Europe 1.5%. In August, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX), United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) registered 10.3%, 8.6% and 2.3% M/M sales growth, respectively, while Hon-Hai (OTCPK:HNHAF) declined 4.3% M/M, AU Optronic (OTCPK:AUOTY) fell slightly by 1.9%, and ChipMOS Technologies (NASDAQ:IMOS) was lower by 0.8% M/M.

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Global semiconductor sales remained strong in August, up 30% Y/Y