MILPITAS, CA – Worldwide silicon wafer shipments rose 3.1% year-on-year in the third quarter to 3,313 million square inches (MSI), according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group. The increase reflects strengthening demand for 300mm wafers used in advanced logic, cloud infrastructure and memory applications driven by AI adoption.

WASHINGTON, DC  – Worldwide semiconductor sales reached $208.4 billion in the third quarter, rising 15.8% from the previous quarter, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). September sales alone totaled $69.5 billion, marking a 25.1% year-over-year increase and a 7.0% month-over-month gain.