March 20, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales reached $56.5 billion in January 2025, up 17.9% from $47.9 billion in January 2024 but down 1.7% from $57.5 billion in December 2024.

Global semiconductor sales rise 17.9% year-on-year in January-SemiMedia

“After recording its highest-ever annual sales in 2024, the global semiconductor market maintained strong momentum in January, achieving the highest sales for any January on record despite a slight month-on-month decline,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “Year-on-year sales have grown by more than 17% for nine consecutive months, driven primarily by a 50.7% surge in the Americas.”

Regionally, sales rose year-on-year in the Americas (+50.7%), Asia Pacific/All Other (+9.0%), China (+6.5%), and Japan (+5.7%), while Europe saw a decline (-6.4%). Compared to the previous month, sales increased in Asia Pacific/All Other (+1.6%) but declined in Europe (-1.3%), China (-2.0%), Japan (-3.1%), and the Americas (-3.5%).