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Global Silicon Wafer Shipments to Remain Soft in 2024: SEMI

SEMI anticipates a strong rebound in 2025.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to decline 2% in 2024 to 12,174 million square inches (MSI) with a strong rebound of 10% delayed until 2025 to reach 13,328 MSI as wafer demand continues to recover from the downcycle, SEMI reported in its annual silicon shipment forecast. Strong silicon wafer shipment growth is expected to continue through 2027 to meet increasing demand related to AI and advanced processing, driving improved fab utilization rate for global semiconductor produc...

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