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Worldwide chip sales in March increase 79.2% year-to-year, 11.5% month-to-month WASHINGTON—May 4, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $298.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 25% compared to Q4 of 2025. Global sales were $99.5 billion during the month of March 2026, an increase of 79.2% […]

Worldwide chip sales up 61.8% year-to-year, 7.6% month-to-month WASHINGTON—April 3, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $88.8 billion during the month of February 2026, an increase of 7.6% compared to the January 2026 total of $82.5 billion and 61.8% more than the February 2025 total of $54.9 billion. Monthly sales […]

WASHINGTON—April 1, 2026—91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) President and CEO John Neuffer today expressed disappointment trade negotiators from around the world failed to reach an agreement to permanently prohibit duties on digital trade during last week’s World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The duty-free flow of data and digital goods advances trade in semiconductor […]

WASHINGTON—March 24, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓƵ President and CEO John Neuffer urging trade negotiators from the United States and around the world to renew and make permanent the World Trade Organization (WTO) Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions. Global trade negotiators will convene March 26-29 for […]

by James Redstone, Director, Government Affairs

The U.S. semiconductor industry is experiencing a period of historic growth. New investments in manufacturing, R&D, and design are helping to strengthen America’s leadership in semiconductor technology. But to fully realize this opportunity, the industry must also address the critical challenge of building the workforce needed to support this expansion. During a recent Semiconductor Industry […]

Worldwide chip sales increase 46.1% year-to-year WASHINGTON—March 6, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $82.5 billion during the month of January 2026, an increase of 3.7% compared to the December 2025 total of $79.6 billion and 46.1% more than the January 2025 total of $56.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled […]

WASHINGTON—Mar. 2, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer opposing the Chip Security Act (S. 1705/H.R. 3447). “91ÊÓƵ members are fully committed to complying with export controls, and we strongly oppose the illicit diversion and misuse of our chip technologies. While we understand policymakers’ interest in […]

Redstone most recently served as a staff member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 – The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today announced James Redstone has joined the association as director of government affairs. In this role, Redstone will work with Congress, […]

Logic and memory products saw largest growth; annual sales projected to reach roughly $1 trillion worldwide in 2026 WASHINGTON—Feb. 6, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $791.7 billion in 2025, an increase of 25.6% compared to the 2024 total of $630.5 billion. Additionally, fourth-quarter sales of $236.6 billion were 37.1% […]

After more than a decade of leadership, Neuffer to retire, leaving a legacy of policy achievements that have greatly strengthened the semiconductor industry   WASHINGTON—Jan. 28, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today announced John Neuffer will retire during the middle of 2026 following a highly successful 11-year tenure as 91ÊÓƵ president and CEO. 91ÊÓƵ represents […]

November’s sales mark the global industry’s highest-ever monthly total; worldwide chip sales increase 3.5% month-to-month WASHINGTON—Jan. 8, 2026—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $75.3 billion during the month of November 2025, an increase of 29.8% compared to the November 2024 total of $58.0 billion and 3.5% more than the […]

WASHINGTON – Dec. 19, 2025 – The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of the recently launched Pax Silica initiative, which will function as the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security. “The U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica initiative represents […]