WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales were $50.7 billion in January, an increase of 26.8% year-over-year and down 0.2% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average.

“Following record sales and units shipped in 2021, global semiconductor sales remained strong at the beginning of 2022, reaching the second-highest-ever monthly total in January,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “Global sales in January increased by more than 20% for the 10th consecutive month on a year-to-year basis, and sales into the Americas increased by 40.2% year-to-year in January to lead all regional markets.”

Additionally, sales were up compared to January 2021 in Europe (28.7%), China (24.4%), Asia Pacific/All Other (21%), and Japan (18.9%).

Sequential sales increased in Europe (3.4%) and Asia Pacific/All Other (0.4%), but fell slightly in China (0.7%), the Americas (1.1%), and Japan (1.3%).