March 3, 2026 /SemiMedia/ — The global semiconductor market reached $792 billion in 2025, up 25.6% from 2024, marking the strongest annual growth since 2021, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS).

Artificial intelligence is the main driver behind the expansion. Nvidia posted revenue growth of 65%, while major memory suppliers including Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, Kioxia and SanDisk also pointed to AI demand as a key contributor, helping lift their combined revenue by about 29%.