Forecasts for 2018 semiconductor market growth have been revised upward from earlier in the year. In January to February 2018, projections ranged from 5.9% from Mike Cowan to our 12% at Semiconductor Intelligence. Forecasts released in March to June range from Gartner’s 11.8% to our 16%. The latest forecasts average… Read more“2018 forecasts revised up”
A personal note
Some of you may have noticed my posts and newsletters have been sporadic over the last few months. My wife of 21 years, Emily, passed away in April after a long battle with cancer. I miss her more than I can express in words, but life goes on. I am… Read more“A personal note”
Semiconductors could be up 12% in 2018
The global semiconductor market grew 21.6% for the year 2017, according to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). The market was much stronger than anticipated at the beginning of year. Semiconductor Intelligence tracked publicly available forecasts to determine which was the most accurate. We used forecasts made in late 2016 and… Read more“Semiconductors could be up 12% in 2018”
2017 Semiconductors +20%, 2018 slower
The global semiconductor market in 2017 will finish with annual growth of about 20%. Recent forecasts range from 19.6% to 22%. World Semiconductor Trades Statistics (WSTS) data is finalized through October, thus the final year results will almost certainly be within this range. We at Semiconductor Intelligence have raised our… Read more“2017 Semiconductors +20%, 2018 slower”