Global Chip Sales Hit Record US$120.6 Billion in May

AI-led demand pushed semiconductor sales up 9.2% month-on-month to a new record. Global semiconductor sales are continuing their record-breaking run, driven by sustained demand from artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, automotive electronics and industrial applications. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), worldwide semiconductor sales reached US$120.6 billion in May 2026, the highest monthly total ever […]