1Q Wafer Shipments Down 11.3%... "Impact of Semiconductor Demand Contraction"

As Demand Decreases in Memory and Home Appliances, Semiconductor Demand Also Declines

The Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) announced on the 3rd that the global shipment volume of silicon wafers in the first quarter reached 3.265 billion square inches. This shipment volume represents a decrease of 11.3% compared to the same period last year and a 9.0% decline from the previous quarter.

Anna-Liisa Vuorikari-Antikainen, Chair of the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG), stated, "The decline in silicon wafer shipments reflects the reduced semiconductor demand since the beginning of this year," adding, "In particular, the decrease in demand in the memory and consumer electronics sectors significantly impacted the shipment volume in the first quarter."

However, she noted, "Stable demand is being maintained in the automotive and industrial application sectors."

Silicon wafers are a key material in semiconductor chip manufacturing. They are thin discs sliced from silicon ingots and are produced in various diameters ranging from 1 to 12 inches.

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