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Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales edged down 1.3% to US$106.3 billion (RM506.85 billion). China, South Korea and Taiwan still account for 72% of the market, with China accounting for the largest share.
China’s investment grew by 29% to US$36.6 billion, South Korea’s investment fell by 7% to US$19.9 billion, and Taiwan’s investment shrank by 27% to US$19.6 billion. Investment in North America increased by 15%, in Europe by 3%, in Japan by 5%, and in other regions by 39%.
Semi’s president said that despite the slight decline, the industry showed strength and strategic investments drove growth in key regions. Sales of wafer processing equipment increased by 1% and other segments increased by 10%, but sales of assembly and packaging equipment fell by 30% and test equipment fell by 17%.
(Source: theedgemalaysia Image source: freepik)
