Abstract

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 13.7 Percent to $468.8 Billion in 2018 (SIA). Fetched by the auto-model research pass; the figures below are cited from this source in the model's flow, idiot-index, energetic-index, and market tabs.

Key facts

• 2018 global semiconductor sales were $468.8 billion, an all-time record at the time
• Up 13.7% vs 2017 ($412.3B implied)

Reviewer note

Real source gathered during the extend-silicon-stack research pass (2026-06-21). Figures attributed to it in the model link back here.