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WSTS Revises 2026 Global Semiconductor Market Forecast Upward — Approximately 90% Year-on-Year Growth, Topping $1.5 Trillion for the First Time
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Key points (reviewing AI explanation)
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization released its spring forecast, projecting that the global market in 2026 will reach $1.5112 trillion, an increase of approximately 90% year-on-year. AI-related memory ICs are the main driver, with a projected 3.5-fold increase. The Japanese market is also forecast to grow 27.6% to $57.1 billion, as AI and data center investment pushes the industry higher.
Explanation
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization released its spring forecast, projecting that the global market in 2026 will reach $1.5112 trillion, an increase of approximately 90% year-on-year. AI-related memory ICs are the main driver, with a projected 3.5-fold increase. The Japanese market is also forecast to grow 27.6% to $57.1 billion, as AI and data center investment pushes the industry higher.
Source: www.jetro.go.jp