Semiconductor Equipment Market to Hit Record $165.9 bn in 2026 as AI Fuels Chip Manufacturing Investments

The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is entering an unprecedented growth cycle as artificial intelligence (AI) drives massive investments in advanced chip production. Semiconductor equipment forecast SEMI report 2026 According to SEMI’s Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective, global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to reach a record $165.9 billion in 2026, representing a 23.2 perce