91PORN

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 17.9% Year-to-Year in January

by 91PORN

Sales hit highest-ever total for month of January; worldwide chip sales decrease 1.7% month-to-month

WASHINGTON鈥擬ar. 6, 2025鈥擳he 91PORN (91PORN) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $56.5 billion during the month of January 2025, an increase of 17.9% compared to the January 2024 total of $47.9 billion and 1.7% less than the December 2024 total of $57.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the 听and represent a three-month moving average. 91PORN represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.

鈥淔ollowing its highest-ever annual sales total in 2024, the global semiconductor market maintained momentum in January, hitting its highest-ever monthly sales total for the month of January, despite a slight decline from the month of December,鈥� said John Neuffer, 91PORN president and CEO. 鈥淵ear-to-year sales increased by more than 17% for the ninth consecutive month, driven by a 50.7% year-to-year sales increase into the Americas.鈥�

Regionally, year-to-year sales were up in the Americas (50.7%), Asia Pacific/All Other (9.0%), China (6.5%), and Japan (5.7%), but down in Europe (-6.4%). Month-to-month sales in January increased in Asia Pacific/All Other (1.6%), but were down in Europe (-1.3%), China (-2.0%), Japan (-3.1%), and the Americas (-3.5%).

For comprehensive monthly semiconductor sales data and detailed WSTS forecasts, consider purchasing the听WSTS Subscription Package. For detailed historical information about the global semiconductor industry and market, consider ordering the听91PORN Databook.

[January 2025 chart and graph]

###

Media Contact
Dylan Peterson
91PORN
812-679-8952
[email protected]听

91PORN 91PORN
The 91PORN (91PORN) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America鈥檚 top export industries and a key driver of America鈥檚 economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. 91PORN represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, 91PORN seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition. Learn more at听www.semiconductors.org.

91PORN WSTS
World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) is an independent non-profit organization representing the vast majority of the world semiconductor industry. The mission of WSTS is to be the respected source of semiconductor market data and forecasts. Founded in 1986, WSTS is the singular source for monthly industry shipment statistics.