Reported to be breaking records, global semiconductor sales surged to $75.3 billion in November 2025, fuelled by strong worldwide demand and optimism for a trillion-dollar 2026 market.
Worldwide semiconductor sales hit a record high in November 2025, reflecting strong demand across major chip categories and regions. Worldwide sales reached $75.3 billion for the month, according to data released by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
The figure marked a 29.8% increase from November 2024, when sales stood at $58 billion. It was also 3.5% higher than October 2025 sales of $72.7 billion. The numbers are based on a three-month moving average compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation.
“The global semiconductor industry posted its highest-ever monthly sales total in November, with demand increasing across all major product categories on a month-to-month basis,” said John Neuffer, president and chief executive of SIA.
Growth was broad-based across most regions. On a year-over-year basis, sales surged 66.1% in Asia-Pacific and other markets, the fastest rate globally. The Americas recorded growth of 23%, followed closely by China at 22.9%. Europe posted an 11.1% increase. Japan was the only region to see a decline, with sales down 8.9% year over year.
Month-to-month trends were also largely positive. Sales rose 5% in Asia-Pacific and other regions, 3.9% in China, 3% in the Americas, and 1.2% in Europe. Japan saw a marginal decline of 0.1%.
In absolute terms, the Americas generated $23.99 billion in November 2025, up from $23.29 billion in October 2025. China followed with $20.23 billion, while Asia Pacific and other regions contributed $22.33 billion. Europe recorded $4.92 billion and Japan $3.81 billion.
The three-month moving average further highlighted the momentum. Total global sales for the September to November 2025 period reached $75.28 billion, up 16% compared with the June to August period. Asia-Pacific and other regions posted the strongest sequential growth at 21.5%, followed by the Americas at 15.4% and China at 15%.
The data indicate sustained demand as the industry heads into 2026, with expectations of continued expansion despite regional performance variations.
“Looking ahead, the global chip market is projected to grow substantially in 2026, reaching nearly $1 trillion in annual sales,” Neuffer said.
