In the third quarter of 2025, the European semiconductor market witnessed a significant upswing, with sales soaring to $14.07 billion. This marks a 6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Memory and analog chips emerged as the primary drivers of this growth. Specifically, memory chip sales saw a remarkable 17.3% rise on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Meanwhile, analog chips experienced a 7.1% increase. This surge was mainly fueled by the escalating demand in the automotive electronics and industrial systems sectors. On a global scale, the semiconductor market demonstrated synchronized growth. The European market, in particular, showcased remarkable resilience despite the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. This underscores its pivotal role in the global industrial chain.
