SEMI: Global semiconductor equipment shipments hit a new high in Q2 2021

On September 10, SEMI (Semiconductor Industry Association) recently released the latest edition of the "Global Semiconductor Equipment Market Report". The report shows that the shipment value of semiconductor equipment in the second quarter of 2021 reached US$24.9 billion, a month-on-month increase of 5% and a year-on-year increase of 48%, setting a record high.

Among them, mainland China's semiconductor equipment shipments in the second quarter were US$8.22 billion, a month-on-month increase of 38% and a year-on-year increase of 79%; with this growth rate, it has surpassed South Korea to become the world's largest market.

South Korea and Taiwan, China, dropped one place each to 2nd and 3rd place. South Korea's semiconductor equipment shipments in the second quarter were US$6.62 billion, down 9% from the previous quarter and up 48% from the previous year. South Korea's semiconductor equipment purchases in the first quarter were US$7.31 billion, a record high.

Taiwan's semiconductor equipment shipments in the second quarter were US$5.04 billion, down 12% from the previous quarter and up 44% from the previous year.

Statistics show that mainland China, South Korea and Taiwan account for 80% of global semiconductor equipment procurement.

Currently, global demand for semiconductors is increasing, and SEMI is optimistic that global semiconductor equipment shipments will continue to maintain strong growth in the second half of the year.