Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending Forecast to Reach Record $119 Billion in 2026, SEMI Reports
After the projected 18% drop to US$74 billion this year, global 300mm fab equipment spending is forecast to rise 12% to $US82 billion in 2024, 24% to US$101.9 billion in 2025 and 17% to US$118.8 billion in 2026.
- After the projected 18% drop to US$74 billion this year, global 300mm fab equipment spending is forecast to rise 12% to $US82 billion in 2024, 24% to US$101.9 billion in 2025 and 17% to US$118.8 billion in 2026.
- "The projected equipment spending growth wave underscores the strong secular demand for semiconductors," said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO.
- Korea is expected to lead global 300mm fab equipment spending in 2026 with US$30.2 billion in investments, nearly doubling from US$15.7 billion in 2023.
- Analog spending is forecast to increase from US$5 billion this year to US$6.2 billion in 2026.