Strong start to year for semiconductor sales

January semiconductor sales were $28.5 billion, 8.7% higher than January 2014 and 2% less than December, reports SIA.

Compared to January 2014, American sales increased by 16.4%, Asia Pacific sales increased 10.7%, European sales fell by 0.2%, and Japan sales fell by 8%.

“After a record-setting 2014, the global semiconductor industry is off to a promising start to 2015, posting its highest-ever January sales led by impressive growth in the Americas market,” says SIA CEO John Neuffer.

“Global sales have increased on a year-to-year basis for 21 consecutive months and remain strong across most regions and product categories.”

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