[News] Global Silicon Wafer Shipments Expected to Rise 10% Next Year, Says SEMI

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According to SEMI, the global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to decline 2% to 12,174 million square inches (MSI) in 2024, while strong rebound of 10% is expected in 2025, with shipments projected to reach 13,328 MSI as demand continues to recover.

The report suggests that strong silicon wafer shipment growth is anticipated to continue through 2027.

Increasing demand related to AI and advanced processing is expected to drive improved fab utilization rate for global semiconductor production capacity, according to SEMI.

In addition, the growing demand for silicon wafers is also driven by new applications in advanced packaging and the production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), as indicated by SEMI.

According to the forecast report from SEMI, global silicon wafer shipments will reach 14,507 MSI in 2026. In 2027, it is expected to reach 15,413 MSI, surpassing the highest record of 14,565 in 2022.

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