The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reports that global semiconductor sales reached USD 167.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking an 18.8% increase compared to the same period last year. However, sales were down 2.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Sales for the month of March 2025 totalled USD 55.9 billion, representing a 1.8% increase from February’s total of USD 54.9 billion. According to SIA, this marks the highest-ever sales figure for the month of March.
Regionally, year-to-year sales in March were up in the Americas, Asia Pacific, China, and Japan, but down in Europe.
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