This week's semiconductor industry data highlights include: CITIC Securities forecasts that the global wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) market will grow by 26% and 35% year-on-year in 2026 and 2027, respectively, reaching USD 147.8 billion and USD 199.5 billion. Meanwhile, TrendForce expects DDR2 contract prices to rise by 55%-60% in the second quarter, with a potential further increase of 35%-40% in the third quarter. Additionally, the total market size for FOPLP and glass substrate is projected to surge from approximately USD 650 million in 2024 to over USD 8.1 billion by 2030.
