According to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), the organization raised its growth forecast for the global semiconductor market in 2026, projecting 90% year-over-year growth with a total market size reaching $1.51 trillion, according to its spring 2026 forecast report released today.
Memory chip sales are expected to surge approximately 250% year-over-year, exceeding $800 billion, driven by sustained strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and accelerated computing platforms.