Industry Insight: Global Major Wafer Foundries Anticipate 86% Average Capacity Utilization in Q3 2025
2025-11-24 / Read about 0 minute
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On November 24, projections from Sigmaintell indicate that the average capacity utilization rate among the world's leading wafer foundries is poised to hit roughly 86% in the third quarter of 2025. This marks a notable year-on-year surge of approximately 6 percentage points. The prevailing recovery trajectory is viewed with optimism, with projections suggesting it could exceed 90% by 2026.

Fueled by burgeoning applications in the automotive and industrial control sectors, the demand for 8-inch wafers has witnessed a substantial resurgence. Consequently, prices for these wafers have stabilized and are set to rebound starting from the third quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, the pricing landscape for 12-inch wafers remains largely steady, though certain applications continue to experience minor price cuts as a strategy to secure orders.