August Chip Sales Jumped Double Digits in All Regions: SIA

Global semiconductor sales increased 29.7% year over year in August to $47.2 billion, and were up 3.3% from July, reported the Semiconductor Industry Association Monday. “Chip shipments have reached record totals in recent months as the industry ramps up production to address continuing high demand,” said CEO John Neuffer. Year-over-year sales increased 33.5% in Europe, and were up 30.8% in China, 30.6% in the Americas, 28.2% in Asia Pacific and 23.8% in Japan.