Semiconductor equipment sales of $14.9 billion in Q3 2019
Up 12% from the previous quarter, down 6% from the same period last year


The Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) announced on the 4th that semiconductor equipment sales for the third quarter of 2019 totaled $14.9 billion. This represents a 12% increase from the previous quarter, but a 6% decrease compared to $15.8 billion during the same period last year.

SEMI, in collaboration with the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ), investigated sales figures based on monthly data collected from more than 80 equipment companies worldwide.

North America is the region with the most prominent equipment sales. Sales rose 47% compared to the previous quarter and 96% compared to the same period last year. This is attributed to the increased demand for high-end semiconductor manufacturing driven by the rollout of 5G.

Taiwan continued its solid growth of 21% compared to the previous quarter and 31% compared to the same period last year, recording the highest revenue in the world at $3.9 billion. TSMC of Taiwan, the world's number one foundry, announced on November 15 that it plans to invest $14 billion to $15 billion in facilities next year, similar to this year.

Korea continues to show a downward trend, recording a 15% decline compared to the previous quarter and a 31% decline compared to the same period last year.

The Semiconductor Equipment Market Forecast (EMDS), which includes global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales, is a resource that provides comprehensive information on the global semiconductor equipment market and consists of reports reflecting monthly trends in the semiconductor equipment market, the World Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report on semiconductor equipment sales for 7 regions and 24 markets, and the SEMI Semiconductor Equipment Market Forecast report.