Japan’s Chip Sales Surge 50.8% as Global Semiconductor Demand Breaks Annual Records in Seven Months
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced that global semiconductor sales for July 2026 reached $146.8 billion, a 135.1% increase year-over-year.
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September 8, 2026 ·
2 min read · Source: EE Times Japan · Issue #90
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Semiconductors & Hardware
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced that global semiconductor sales for July 2026 reached $146.8 billion, a 135.1% increase year-over-year. The total sales from January to July 2026 have already surpassed the highest annual sales record. This marks 17 consecutive months of month-over-month growth, with all regions, including Japan (up 50.8%), seeing significant increases.
The robust growth in global semiconductor sales, particularly the rapid surpassing of annual records, indicates a strong demand recovery driven by AI and related applications. This sustained growth across all major regions reflects a broad-based industry expansion rather than isolated pockets of demand.
