The global "semiconductor market" will shrink 4% in 2566, potentially affecting the wider economy. Indicating that Asia Pacific contracted by 7.5%
Nikkei Asia News Agency reported on November 30, 2565 that World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) estimates that the global semiconductor market will shrink 4% in 2566, worth $5.57 billion. It was the first annual contraction since 2562, a slowdown that could affect the wider economy. by memory market which accounted for more than 1 in 5 of the total, decreased by 17%.
Meanwhile, chipmakers have expanded production in response to the capacity crisis. Consumer demand for devices such as smartphones and computers appears to be decreasing. and in the midst of decreasing pressure Tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon.com are scaling back their investments in data centers. This is because income has uncertain signs.
TrendForce researchers report that global server shipment growth is expected to slow to 2.8% in 2566 from 5.1% in 2565, with servers being one of the largest applications for memory chips.
For automotive and industrial semiconductors are still in high demand. The wide range of applications for semiconductors makes the market a leading indicator for the overall economy.
WSTS forecasts that Japan, the United States and Europe will see growth in 2566, but a decline of 7.5% for the rest of the Asia Pacific region, including China, which is the world's largest semiconductor market and accounts for more than 30%. Of all, China's influence means the global semiconductor market could face a sharp decline in 2566, which is what WSTS currently forecasts.
However, the Chinese government's efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus with strict restrictions have affected factory output. Meanwhile, the United States is implementing tighter controls on chip technology exports to China.
