Worldwide chip sales increase 46.1% year-to-year
WASHINGTON—March 6, 2025—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $82.5 billion during the month of January 2026, an increase of 3.7% compared to the December 2025 total of $79.6 billion and 46.1% more than the January 2025 total of $56.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.
“Following the semiconductor industry’s highest-ever sales total in 2025, the global chip market continued to grow in January of this year, topping December’s results and far outpacing sales from January of last year,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “Sales into the Asia Pacific region and China were major drivers of year-to-year growth, and global sales are projected to reach roughly $1 trillion in 2026.”
Regionally, year-to-year sales in January were up in Asia Pacific/All Other (82.4%), China (47.0%), the Americas (34.9%), and Europe (26.1%), but declined in Japan (-6.2%). Month-to-month sales in January increased in China (5.8%), Asia Pacific/All Other (5.0%), Europe (5.3%), and the Americas (1.2%), but were down in Japan (1.7%).
For comprehensive monthly semiconductor sales data and detailed WSTS forecasts, consider purchasing the WSTS Subscription Package. For detailed historical information about the global semiconductor industry and market, consider ordering the SIA Databook.
[January 2026 chart and graph]
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Media Contact
Dylan Peterson
Semiconductor Industry Association
812-679-8952
About SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA 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
About 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.
WASHINGTON—March 6, 2025—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $82.5 billion during the month of January 2026, an increase of 3.7% compared to the December 2025 total of $79.6 billion and 46.1% more than the January 2025 total of $56.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.
“Following the semiconductor industry’s highest-ever sales total in 2025, the global chip market continued to grow in January of this year, topping December’s results and far outpacing sales from January of last year,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “Sales into the Asia Pacific region and China were major drivers of year-to-year growth, and global sales are projected to reach roughly $1 trillion in 2026.”
Regionally, year-to-year sales in January were up in Asia Pacific/All Other (82.4%), China (47.0%), the Americas (34.9%), and Europe (26.1%), but declined in Japan (-6.2%). Month-to-month sales in January increased in China (5.8%), Asia Pacific/All Other (5.0%), Europe (5.3%), and the Americas (1.2%), but were down in Japan (1.7%).
For comprehensive monthly semiconductor sales data and detailed WSTS forecasts, consider purchasing the WSTS Subscription Package. For detailed historical information about the global semiconductor industry and market, consider ordering the SIA Databook.
[January 2026 chart and graph]
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Media Contact
Dylan Peterson
Semiconductor Industry Association
812-679-8952
About SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA 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
About 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.