SEMI predicts a 11.8% increase in global semiconductor silicon wafer shipments in 2026, with expectations of continued record-breaking in 2027~2029

SEMI predicts that global semiconductor silicon wafer shipments will grow by 11.8% in 2026, reaching 144.2 billion square inches, the second-highest in history; from 2027 to 2029, records are expected to continue to be broken, reaching 170.34 billion square inches by the end of the period. Demand has experienced comprehensive growth driven by AI this year.