➀ The telecom equipment industry experienced its biggest decline in 20 years with a 14% drop in total equipment revenue in 2024;

➁ The decline was driven by factors such as excess inventory, challenging macro environment, and difficult 5G comparisons;

➂ Despite the decline, Huawei and Ericsson saw improvements in their positions in the global market.

➀ The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that January 2025 semiconductor sales reached $56.5 billion, up 17.9% year-on-year compared to January 2024;

➁ Despite a slight decline from December 2024, the global semiconductor market maintained momentum in January, achieving its highest monthly sales total for the month of January;

➂ Sales increased by more than 17% year-on-year for the ninth consecutive month, with a significant increase of 50.7% in sales to the Americas.