The chip industry in figures
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Save as PDFProduction stoppages, cost explosions, supply bottlenecks—when things don’t run smoothly in the semiconductor industry, the global economy suffers. Here’s an overview of the major players in the chip world, price trends, and prospects for the future
publication date17TH MARCH 2023
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Who wants more chips?
Market forecast by area of application, in billions of US$
An expensive surprise
Price development of semiconductors and electronics components, year-on-year change, in percent
Asia dominates
Production capacity in the semiconductor industry by country/region, in percent
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ASML, IC Insights/companies/own research, IBISWorld, Semiconductor Industry Association, Boston Consulting Group
PUBLICATION DATE
16th March 2023
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