Institutions predict that the global semiconductor market size could reach $1.5 trillion this year, with memory chip sales expected to increase by 250% year-on-year.

Odaily reported that the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization has released its spring 2026 semiconductor market forecast report, significantly raising its growth expectations for the global semiconductor industry in 2026 and 2027.

Data shows that, driven by exceptionally strong market performance at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, WSTS expects the global semiconductor market to grow by 90% year-on-year in 2026, reaching a total size of $1.51 trillion. This accelerated growth in the global semiconductor market is primarily led by the memory chip sector. In 2026, memory chip sales are projected to increase by approximately 250% year-on-year, surpassing $800 billion. The sustained strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and accelerated computing platforms remains the core driver of growth for the entire semiconductor industry. (Jin Shi)