Year-to-Date Global Semiconductor Sales Top $1 Trillion Through August

Monday, Oct 05, 2026, 8:00am

by 91ÊÓÆµ


Worldwide chip sales in August up 144.3% year-to-year; sales increase 8% Month-to-Month in August

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $159.7 billion during the month of August 2026, an increase of 8% compared to the July 2026 total of $147.9 billion and 144.3% more than the August 2025 total of $65.4 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the and represent a three-month moving average. 91ÊÓÆµ represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.

“The global semiconductor market grew for the 18th consecutive month in August, with sales into the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and China driving strong and sustained year-to-year growth,â€� said Michael Robbins, 91ÊÓÆµ president and CEO. “Annual global semiconductor sales have already surpassed $1 trillion through August, reaching this major milestone for the first time ever. With sales projected to exceed $1.6 trillion in 2026, the semiconductor industry is entering an exciting new era of growth and innovation.â€�

Regionally, year-to-year sales in August were up in the Americas (180.9%), Asia Pacific/All Other (143.0%), China (131.3%), Europe (98.5%), and Japan (62.3%). Month-to-month sales increased in the Asia Pacific/All Other (9.1%), Japan (8.5%), the Americas (8.2%), Europe (7.5%), and China (6.6%).

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