KUALA LUMPUR (March 7): Global sales of semiconductors rose 13.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) in January to US$30.6 billion from US$26.9 billion a year earlier, according to the U.S.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. “Following the industry’s highest-ever revenue in 2016, the global market is well-positioned for a strong start to 2017,” he said. The SIA said year-to-year sales increased substantially across all regions: China (20.5%), the Americas (13.3%), Japan (12.3%), Asia Pacific/All Other (11.0%), and Europe (4.8%). It said month-to-month sales increased in Europe (1.2%), but fell slightly in China (-0.2%), Japan (-1.6%), Asia Pacific/All Other (-1.6%), and the Americas (-3.1%).

Source: The Edge Markets March 06, 2017 22:52 UTC