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Semiconductor industry hits record revenue amid AI chip boom
The global semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to Omdia, global semiconductor revenue reached a record $425 billion in Q2 2026, marking a 31.4% increase from the previous quarter. Total revenue for the first half of 2026 reached $752 billion, surpassing previous annual totals.
Gartner forecasts that total worldwide semiconductor revenue will reach $1.6 trillion in 2026, a 92% increase from 2025. This growth is heavily supported by the memory sector, with memory revenue expected to hit $837 billion in 2026 and potentially exceed $1 trillion in 2027. The AI data center ecosystem is projected to account for over 53% of semiconductor revenue by 2030.
In South Korea, the semiconductor boom has significantly impacted the national economy, with nominal GDP growing 21.9% in the first half of 2026. The Bank of Korea has noted that the scale of the chip trade is now large enough to be considered a financial stability issue. Meanwhile, companies like Broadcom are reporting massive gains, with revenue increasing 86% in a single quarter, and Murata Manufacturing anticipates high demand for components like MLCCs to continue through 2028.
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Amkor Technology · Applied Materials · Bank of Korea · Broadcom · Gartner · Hitoshi Nakao · Japan · Omdia · TSMC
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Memory revenue is projected to total $837 billion in 2026. www.thaipr.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bank of Korea is treating the AI chip trade as a financial stability issue due to its scale. bitcoinethereumnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Korea’s nominal GDP grew by 21.9% in the first half of 2026. bitcoinethereumnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gartner forecasts global semiconductor revenue will reach $1.6 trillion in 2026. www.thaipr.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Broadcom reported quarterly revenue of $15.95 billion, an 86% increase year-over-year. rocketnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Murata Manufacturing expects the growth trend for Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) to continue until at least 2028. news.cnyes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The semiconductor industry generated $752 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026. telecomlead.com · www.ithome.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Global semiconductor revenue reached $425 billion in Q2 2026, a 31.4% increase from the previous quarter. telecomlead.com · www.ithome.com