WASHINGTON — The 90-day moving average sales of semiconductors worldwide reached $30.6 billion in January, up 13.9% from a year ago.

Global sales in January were 1.2% lower than the December total of $31 billion, reflecting normal seasonal market trends.

January marked the global market’s largest year-to-year growth since November 2010.

All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average.

“The global semiconductor industry is off to a strong and encouraging start to 2017, posting its highest-ever January sales and largest year-to-year sales increase in more than six years,” said John Neuffer, president and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association. “Sales into the China market increased by more than 20 percent year-to-year, and most other regional markets posted double-digit growth. Following the industry’s highest-ever revenue in 2016, the global market is well-positioned for a strong start to 2017.”

Year-to-year sales increased substantially across all regions: China (20.5%), the Americas (13.3%), Japan (12.3%), Asia Pacific/All Other (11%), and Europe (4.8%). Month-to-month sales increased in Europe (1.2%), but fell slightly in China (-0.2%), Japan (-1.6%), Asia Pacific/All Other (-1.6%) and the Americas (-3.1%).

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