HONG KONG – World Semiconductor Trade Statistics expects the global semiconductor market to increase 5.4% in 2011, 7.6% in 2012 and 5.4% in 2013.
The WSTS forecasts the semiconductor market to reach $338.4 billion in 2012, following an increase to $314.4 billion in 2011.
The industry is now expected to top $356.6 billion in 2013, with a three-year CAGR of 6.13% from 2010 to 2013.
In 2010, the industry recovery – driven by enterprise and consumer spending – resulted in 31.8% growth, totaling $298.3 billion.