Global semiconductor sales amount Teleworking forecasts an increase Corona impact June 9 17:21
For the first time in a year, the global semiconductor market has been predicted to surpass the previous year for the first time in two years. This means that demand for personal computers and data centers will grow as telework progresses worldwide due to the spread of new coronavirus infections.
According to the industry group “WSTS”, which is made up of semiconductor manufacturers around the world, worldwide semiconductor sales for the year will be 425.9 billion dollars, and the Japanese yen will be over 46 trillion yen, an increase of 3.3% from the previous year.
With the spread of new coronavirus infection, semiconductors for automobiles such as semiconductors used for operating the steering wheel of automobiles are expected to fall, while demand for personal computers and data centers is expected to grow as telework progresses worldwide. .. This is the first time in two years if the sales amount exceeds the previous year's results.
On the other hand, in Japan, the sales amount of this year is forecast to decrease by 4.2% from the previous year to 3,753.5 billion yen, decreasing for the second consecutive year. This is because it will be more affected by the drop in demand for automobiles.
The industry is uncertain about the future of the semiconductor market due to the new coronavirus, but in some areas it will be affected by the stagnation of global economic activity, while in other areas it will benefit from lifestyle changes.