WASHINGTON – Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $117.9 billion during the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 20.5% year-over-year and 6% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

Global sales for June reached $39.3 billion, an uptick of 20.5% compared to June 2017 and 1.5% compared to the previous month.

Sales during the first half of 2018 were 20.4% higher than they were at the same point in 2017.

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

“Halfway through 2018, the global semiconductor industry continues to post impressive sales totals, notching its highest-ever quarterly sales in the second quarter and record monthly sales in June,” said John Neuffer, president and CEO, SIA. “Global sales have increased year-to-year by more than 20% for 15 consecutive months, and sales of every major product category increased year-to-year in June. Sales into the Americas market continue to be strong, with year-to-date totals more than 30% higher than at the same point last year.”

Regionally, sales increased compared to June 2017 in China (30.7%), the Americas (26.7%), Europe (15.9%), Japan (14%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (8.6%). Sales also were up sequentially in China (3.2%), Japan (1.3%), the Americas (1.2%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (0.5%), but were down slightly in Europe (0.8%).

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