Description
This indicator represents the annual global forecasted growth rate published by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). It is based on yearly data and covers regional markets including the Americas, Europe, Japan, and Asia Pacific. Product categories include logic, memory, analog, optoelectronics, and discrete semiconductors. It serves as a core metric for assessing overall semiconductor industry trends, investment pacing, and cyclical technology shifts.
WSTS releases its Spring Forecast in June and Fall Forecast in December, projecting semiconductor sales figures for the current and following year across the respective regions.