Global Semiconductor Sales Surge 25% QoQ to $298.5B in Q1 2026

The Semiconductor Industry Association reported global semiconductor sales reached $298.5 billion in Q1 2026, a 25% increase from Q4 2025. March 2026 alone hit $99.5 billion, up 79.2% year-over-year and 11.5% month-over-month. The data confirms the AI-driven demand cycle is accelerating rather than moderating, with the 79.2% YoY March growth rate representing one of the strongest monthly figures in the industry's history.