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Semiconductor Industry Topped $429 Billion in 2017, IHS Markit Says

Samsung edged out Intel to become the new semiconductor industry leader.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The semiconductor industry closed out 2017 in blockbuster fashion, posting the highest year-over-year growth in 14 years. Global semiconductor revenue grew 21.7%, reaching $429.1 billion in 2017, according to IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.   Recording year-over-year growth of 53.6%, and its highest semiconductor revenue ever, Samsung replaced Intel as the new market leader of the semiconductor industry in 2017. Intel was followed by SK Hynix, in th...

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