➀ October semiconductor sales were up 22.1% year-on-year and 2.8% month-on-month; ➁ A new WSTS industry forecast, endorsed by SIA, now projects annual global sales will increase 19.0% year-to-year; ➂ The forecasted sales total for 2024 is $626.9 billion, with an expected increase to $697.2 billion in 2025.

1. WSTS projects a 16% year-over-year growth in the semiconductor market, reaching $611 billion in 2024. 2. Logic and Memory ICs are expected to drive the growth with double-digit increases. 3. The Americas and Asia Pacific regions are forecasted to see significant growth, while Europe and Japan are expected to show marginal growth and decline respectively.