Korea Eximbank's research center, based on analysis by global market research firms, projects the global semiconductor market to exceed $1.6 trillion in 2026.
According to The Korea Times Business, Korea Eximbank's research center says the global semiconductor market is projected to exceed $1.6 trillion in 2026, with memory chips from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix expected to account for more than half as AI infrastructure investment rises. The report notes DRAM and NAND prices recently reached $25 and $30.5, respectively, and forecasts the market to reach about $2 trillion by 2030; it also mentions long-term supply agreements by big tech and positions the industry for continued momentum supported by AI growth.
Key facts
- 01The Korea Times Business says the Korea Eximbank's research center bases its projection on analysis by global market research firms, including TrendForce, that the global semiconductor market will exceed $1.6 trillion in 2026.
- 02The Korea Times Business says memory chips from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are expected to account for more than half of the global semiconductor market as AI data processing grows.
- 03The Korea Times Business says DRAM and NAND prices stood at $25 and $30.5, respectively, at the end of last month, up 4.4-fold and ninefold from a year earlier.
- 04The Korea Times Business says the market is forecast to reach about $2 trillion by 2030, with prices expected to stabilize from next year.
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