Driven by growing demand in the Americas and Asia Pacific, global semiconductor sales hit $62.1 billion in July, rising 20.6% year-on-year despite Japan’s decline.
Global semiconductor sales reached $62.1 billion in July 2025, marking a 20.6% increase year-on-year and a 3.6% rise month-on-month, according to data released by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
The figures are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation and reflect a three-month moving average.
SIA President and CEO John Neuffer said the latest figures underscore the continued resilience in the market. “Global semiconductor sales remained robust in July, topping June’s results and far outpacing July of last year,” he stated. “Growth continues to be driven by solid demand in the Asia Pacific region and the Americas.”
Regional breakdowns showed divergent trends. On a month-to-month basis, the Americas led growth, with sales rising 8.6% to $19.91 billion, while the Asia Pacific/All Other region advanced 4.9% to $17.08 billion. Europe was flat at $4.40 billion. Japan and China both slipped slightly, down 0.2% and 1.3% respectively.
Year-on-year comparisons painted a stronger picture. Asia Pacific/All Other surged 35.6%, while the Americas jumped 29.3%. China reported double-digit growth of 10.4%, while Europe achieved 5.7% growth. Japan was the only primary market to contract, falling 6.3% from the previous year.
The three-month moving average pointed to sustained industry momentum. Sales climbed 8.9% between the February–April period and the May–July period. The Americas recorded a 9.0% increase, while Asia Pacific/All Other saw the sharpest growth at 17.7%. China maintained steady growth of 5.0%, and Europe rose modestly by 2.9%. Japan continued its downward trend, declining 1.7%.
The SIA, which represents 99% of the US semiconductor industry’s revenues and nearly two-thirds of non-US firms, highlighted the figures as evidence of sustained global demand. Analysts note that the Americas and Asia Pacific remain the key growth engines, offsetting weaker results in Japan and short-term fluctuations in China.
With global sales consistently rising through 2025, the semiconductor sector is expected to remain on a strong trajectory, supported by demand for advanced chips in AI, automotive, communications, and consumer electronics.
