Semiconductor Chip Sales - May 2008
According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), worldwide sales of semiconductors were $21.8 billion in May, an increase of 7.5% higher than the $20.3 billion for May 2007. May sales were 2.8% higher than the $21.2 billion reported for April 2008. Year-to-date sales of $103.4 billion are up by 5.3% from the $98.2 billion reported for the first five months of 2007. Total semiconductor sales excluding memory products were up by 12.3% year-on-year and by 2.5% sequentially. According to the SIA, May is historically a relatively strong month for semiconductor sales.
The SIA Global Sales Report (GSR) is a three-month moving average of sales activity. The GSR is tabulated by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization, which represents approximately 66 companies. The moving average is a mathematical smoothing technique that mitigates variations due to companies' financial calendars.
May 2008 (Billions)
Month-to-Month Sales
| Market | Last Month | Current Month | % Change |
| Americas | 3.46 | 3.52 | 1.8% |
| Europe | 3.42 | 3.41 | -0.3% |
| Japan | 4.29 | 4.29 | -0.1% |
| Asia Pacific | 10.08 | 10.62 | 5.3% |
| Total | 21.25 | 21.83 | 2.8% |
Year-to-Year Sales
| Market | Last Month | Current Month | % Change |
| Americas | 3.34 | 3.52 | 5.2% |
| Europe | 3.27 | 3.41 | 4.4% |
| Japan | 3.92 | 4.29 | 9.5% |
| Asia Pacific | 9.79 | 10.62 | 8.5% |
| Total | 20.31 | 21.83 | 7.5% |
Three-Month-Moving Average Sales
| Market | Dec / Jan / Feb | Mar / Apr / May | % Change |
| Americas | 3.30 | 3.52 | 6.6% |
| Europe | 3.33 | 3.41 | 2.2% |
| Japan | 3.98 | 4.29 | 7.6% |
| Asia Pacific | 9.83 | 10.62 | 8.0% |
| Total | 20.45 | 21.83 | 6.7% |
More info: Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)
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