Big Growth Forecast for ICs
Published: 14 February 2006
by Mike Buetow
Revenues and unit sales grew 7.8% and 10.6%, respectively, in 2005, Advanced Forecasting said.
Worldwide IC revenues rose to $192.8 billion, driven heavily by consumption in Asia-Pacific which grew 18.6% year-over-year in December.
Worldwide
IC unit sales increased to $116 billion, falling slightly in December after 10 months of strong growth.
Revenues in North America grew 4.3% to $37.2 billion. Revenues in both Japan and Europe declined 4.1% and 0.2%, respectively (see table, below).
Sales of ASICs rose 29% and unit shipments jumped 19% over 2004. ASICs constitute 46% of the total IC market in revenues and 37% in units. ASICs for computing and peripherals grew 37% in revenues and 44% in units.
Total IC Sales
|
Growth ('05 vs. '04) |
2005 Sales* |
|
|
North America |
4.3% |
$37.2 |
|
Europe |
-0.2% |
$33.1 |
|
Japan |
-4.1% |
$33.1 |
|
Asia-Pacific |
18.6% |
$89.4 |
|
Global sales | 7.8% |
$192.8 |
|
Global units |
10.6% |
116.3 |
*In $billions. Source: Advanced Forecasting Inc.
