In 2024, semiconductor sales were expected to reach ****** billion U.S. dollars worldwide. Forecasts for 2025 suggest the market will grow by **** percent to ****** billion U.S. dollars. Semiconductor market Semiconductors are an important component of many commonly used electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Notable semiconductor chip makers include Intel and Samsung Electronics, with Intel generating **** billion U.S. dollars and Samsung generating **** billion U.S. dollars in semiconductor revenue in 2023, placing them among the largest companies in terms of semiconductor industry revenues. Market opportunities Smartphones are expected to command a significant part of the semiconductor market going forward, especially as these devices become more advanced and able to support technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, 5G, and artificial intelligence. ​Semiconductors for use in servers and data centers are set to become an even more important opportunity, with semiconductor innovation required to support cloud data centers and the rise in edge computing.

In December 2024, global semiconductor sales came to a total of 56.97 billion U.S. dollars for the month. When compared to the same month of the previous year, semiconductor sales were up by over 12 billion U.S. dollars. Varying markets between the regions In 2024, the Asian region remained the largest market for semiconductors, ahead of the Americas and Europe. Semiconductor sales in Europe are lower than in other regions, although this is likely to be boosted by the announcement from the European Union that it wants to set a goal for Europe to produce at least 20 percent of the world’s semiconductors by value by 2030. Semiconductor capital expenditure a key focus Increased levels of spending are required across the entire semiconductor value chain to meet the demand for semiconductors from all sectors of the economy. As a result, capital expenditure is regarded as a key indicator of growth in the semiconductor industry, particularly increased investment in manufacturing capacity and capability.

In 2024, revenue from the global semiconductor industry amounted to just under *** billion U.S. dollars, an increase from the previous year when total revenue reached *** billion U.S. dollars. In 2025, semiconductor market revenues are expected to reach ***** billion U.S. dollars, a rise of **** percent.

In 2025, one of the leading end markets within the global semiconductor industry is expected to be servers, data centers, and storage. In 2025, this end market, driven by the AI wave, was valued at *** billion U.S. dollars, with projections suggesting this is likely to rise to *** billion U.S. dollars by 2030. Semiconductor market size Over the last decade, revenues generated by the global semiconductor industry have steadily increased, surpassing *** billion U.S. dollars in 2024. In the coming years, semiconductor market revenues are expected to remain high, with predictions suggesting that the market will approach *** billion U.S. dollars in 2025. AI chip use cases continue to grow The latest development in the semiconductor industry are chips that support AI technologies, with the hype around AI only serving to support this direction of travel. AI technologies and tasks require specialized AI chips that are more powerful, more efficient, and optimized for advanced machine learning algorithms. AI chips are expected to become commonplace in smartphones, PCs, and wearables, as well as in industrial and automotive end markets too.

In 2024, Samsung was the leading semiconductor vendor with ***** billion U.S. dollars in revenue, with Intel ranking second among vendors after generating ***** billion U.S. dollars in revenue. Reaping the rewards from the strength of its AI business, Nvidia came in at third in 2024, generating ***** billion U.S. dollars in revenue through the year. Semiconductor companies Some of the biggest companies within the semiconductor industry include integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) like Samsung, Intel, and SK Hynix. Other notable firms within the global semiconductor industry include fabless companies like Nvidia and Qualcomm, the likes of which work closely with foundries such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) — the world's largest foundry — that manufactures chips in its fabrication plants. Semiconductor market opportunities Smartphones have long represented an important market for the semiconductor industry, especially as these devices become more advanced and able to support technologies such as XR, 5G, and AI. Servers and data centers have also become an even more important opportunity, with semiconductor innovation required to support cloud data centers and the rise in AI and edge computing applications, developments that have been supported by the development of AI chips. Industrial and automotive applications are also expected to experience increased demand: as manufacturing facilities and vehicles become smarter and ever more connected, the requirement for more advanced semiconductor technology to fulfill these tasks grows.

As of June 2, 2025, Nvidia ranked as the leading semiconductor company in terms of market capitalization at just under 3.3 trillion U.S. dollars, followed by the likes of Broadcom, TSMC, ASML, and Samsung. Many of the leading semiconductor stocks suffered as a result of trade tariff announcements in 2025. Nonetheless, the mix of companies featured on the list reflects the broad and complex nature of the semiconductor industry, with firms coming from across all parts of the chip ecosystem. Regional highlights The global semiconductor industry is dominated by companies from North America and the Asia-Pacific region. As a result, China, South Korea, and Taiwan rank as some of the biggest regional markets for semiconductor equipment spending. One of the world’s leading chip-making machine manufacturers, and a global leader in producing extreme ultraviolet lithography, or EUV, machines, is ASML based in Europe. ASML supplies its machines to the likes of TSMC, who are then contracted to manufacture chips for Nvidia. A dynamic industry In 2025, the semiconductor industry is expected to grow strongly, with forecasts suggesting the market could rise to just below 700 billion U.S. dollars. Nonetheless, companies across the whole supply chain must continue to navigate a challenging and changing world. Geopolitical tensions, such as the ongoing tech competition between the United States and China, as well as the growth of the AI chip market, will have a profound influence on the semiconductor industry moving forward.

In December 2024, semiconductor sales in the Americas amounted to 20.05 billion U.S. dollars, an increase from the 12.83 billion U.S. dollars that was recorded for the same month of the previous year. Total sales worldwide equated to 56.97 billion U.S. dollars for the month of December in 2024.

In 2024, Samsung retook the market leader position within the global semiconductor industry with a market share of **** percent. Intel ranked second among vendors, occupying a market share of *** percent, closely followed by the AI giant Nvidia with a share of *** percent in 2024. Semiconductor companies in the United States Among the biggest semiconductor companies, a large proportion are based in the United States. In addition to Intel, notable U.S. semiconductor vendors include Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Broadcom. As a whole, U.S. semiconductor companies account for around ** percent of the global market, ahead of several Asia-Pacific regions such as South Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Semiconductor applications The global semiconductor industry develops components for use across a range of applications, including for smartphones, PCs, and data centers. In addition to these products, demand for automotive semiconductors is set to grow as cars become smarter and more connected, with a growing desire also being observed for chips that are capable of supporting artificial intelligence applications.

In 2024, revenue from memory semiconductors was estimated to reach ****** billion U.S. dollars, an ** percent increase from the ***** billion dollars in revenue that was recorded in 2023. Forecasts for 2025 predict that revenue from memory component sales are set to grow even further to ****** billion U.S. dollars, a **** percent increase from 2024.

Spending on semiconductor equipment in China reached ***** billion U.S. dollars in 2024. In South Korea, spending amounted to ***** billion U.S. dollars in 20234 while in Taiwan, it stood at ***** billion U.S. dollars. Collectively, these three markets accounted for ** percent of spending.

In 2024, semiconductor industry revenue from discrete semiconductor components reached ***** billion U.S. dollars, down from the ***** billion U.S. dollars that was recorded in the previous year. Forecasts predict that in 2025, revenues from discrete semiconductors will rise to ***** billion U.S. dollars, a *** percent increase from 2024.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) generated about ***** billion U.S. dollars in revenue in the semiconductor foundry market, while Samsung made **** billion U.S. dollars. TSMC the dominant player The leading semiconductor foundry, TSMC, is contracted by a variety of companies to manufacture chips. Founded in 1987, TSMC decided not to manufacture any products under its name so that the company never engages in direct competition with its customers. Under this strategy, TSMC became the world’s largest semiconductor foundry and a key supplier for large tech companies. However, the company also faces challenges as it looks to keep up with growing demand. A broad semiconductor ecosystem Semiconductor companies can be categorized into three distinct types: integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), fabless semiconductor companies, and foundries. IDMs are responsible for all semiconductor manufacturing processes from design to production. Fabless companies produce designs for semiconductors but do not own any production facilities. The actual production, or fabrication, of semiconductors is outsourced to foundry companies.

The size of the semiconductor market in Japan amounted to ***** billion U.S. dollars in 2023. It was forecast to increase to almost **** billion dollars by 2025. A key player in the semiconductor industry A breakdown of worldwide revenue shares by region shows that Japan accounts for approximately ********* of global semiconductor sales. The country hosts numerous leading technology firms that are part of the semiconductor industry, such as Tokyo Electron Ltd., Renesas Electronics Corporation, and Rohm Co., Ltd. In recent years, companies that engage in the production of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, such as Advantest Corporation, Disco Corporation, and Lasertec Corporation, have shown a significant positive development in terms of net sales. Japan's efforts to reignite domestic semiconductor production Geopolitical tensions and supply chain insecurities during the COVID-19 pandemic provided an important impetus for Japan to increase its efforts to revitalize domestic semiconductor production. To bolster Japan's independence from outside influences, the Japanese government provides support to semiconductor manufacturers through various means, such as tax exemptions, subsidies, and land allocations. In fiscal years 2021 to 2023, Japan invested nearly four trillion Japanese yen in the semiconductor industry, including substantial sums allocated to companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Limited and Rapidus Corporation. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) stated in 2024 that it planned to triple the sales of the domestic semiconductor industry from about five trillion Japanese yen in 2020 to 15 trillion yen by 2030.

In 2024, Samsung's market share in the semiconductor industry worldwide was **** percent. In recent years, Samsung has consistently ranked among the top two in the list of semiconductor companies by worldwide semiconductor sales revenue. Global semiconductor sales revenues for 2024 reached more than *** billion U.S. dollars worldwide. Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics is a global leader in electronics and one of the most valuable technology brands in the world. Samsung's market share of the global smartphone market has hovered at around ** percent with Apple as its closest competitor in the market. In 2024, the South Korean company sold just under *** million smartphones worldwide. Apart from having a strong presence in the smartphone market, Samsung is also successful in the tablet, display, TV, and semiconductor industries. Semiconductors Semiconductors are a crucial element in modern electronics, making up an important part of many commonly used electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, PCs, radios, and more - essentially all modern devices that many of us have become so highly dependent on in everyday life. As one might expect due to their central importance, the semiconductor industry is an extensive and competitive industry. In addition to Samsung, some of the biggest names within the semiconductor industry include Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Nvidia.

In 2022, global semiconductor capital spending amounted to 181.7 billion U.S. dollars, a jump of 19 percent compared to the previous year. Forecasts project that this is likely to fall by 19 percent in 2023, down to 146.6 billion U.S. dollars. Analysts suggest this is the result of the United States imposing export restrictions on China, as well as a weaker memory semiconductor market.

Semiconductor sales in China reached 15.53 billion U.S. dollars in December 2024. The December 2024 figure is an increase from the month of December in 2023 where sales in China reached 15.14 billion U.S. dollars.

In 2024, revenue from logic semiconductors reached ****** billion U.S. dollars, up from the ****** billion U.S. dollars in revenue that was recorded in the previous year. Predictions for 2025 suggest that revenues from semiconductor logic components will grow once more to ****** billion U.S. dollars, a **** percent increase.

The revenue in the semiconductor market in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total **** billion U.S. dollars (+**** percent). After the sixth consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach ****** billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Find more information concerning Germany and Europe.The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

In 2021, the global semiconductor ecosystem was made up of *** companies across various stages. The ecosystem featured just ** fabrication companies, resulting in intense competition among semiconductor firms.

The revenue in the semiconductor market in Mexico was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total **** billion U.S. dollars (+***** percent). After the sixth consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach ***** billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Find more key insights for the revenue in countries like Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil.. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.