Global semiconductor industry capital expenditure will reach nearly $150 billion in 2021

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On the 29th, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) of the United States stated in its latest report that in 2021, the global semiconductor industry's capital expenditure is expected to reach nearly US$150 billion and will exceed US$150 billion in 2022.

It is reported that before 2021, the annual capital expenditure of the global semiconductor industry had never exceeded US$115 billion. SIA said that the global semiconductor industry is planning to meet the expected market growth in the next few years through record manufacturing and R&D investments.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are working and studying from home, leading to an increase in market demand for various semiconductor products, including chips used in smartphones and computers.

In addition, semiconductors have become an integral part of modern cars, playing an active role in engine management, climate control, in-car entertainment and collision safety, but global supply shortages are causing auto brands to cut production.

In May this year, market research firm IDC said that global semiconductor revenue is expected to surge 12.5% ​​to US$522 billion in 2021, driven by continued strong growth in consumer, computing, 5G and automotive semiconductors.

In addition to the expected growth in global semiconductor revenue in 2021, the global semiconductor materials market size will also grow. In April this year, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SEMI) said that in 2021, the global semiconductor materials market size will increase by 6% to US$58.7 billion.