Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Hit $149 Billion in 2026 as AI Drives Expansion

Global spending on 300mm front-end semiconductor fab equipment is projected to reach $149 billion in 2026, up 31 percent year-on-year, according to SEMI. Investment is expected to maintain double-digit annual growth through 2029, when spending is forecast to reach $227 billion. The outlook signals a sustained expansion in semiconductor manufacturing capacity for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, memory and other chip applications.