India, March 10 -- The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization released full-year 2025 semiconductor market results, incorporating finalized fourth-quarter data.

Global semiconductor sales reached USD 795.6 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 26.2% year-over-year and marking one of the strongest annual expansions in the industry's history.

Growth accelerated over the course of the year, culminating in Q4 2025 revenues of USD 238.9 billion, up 38.4%, compared to Q4 2024, reflecting strong demand across several key application areas, particularly data center infrastructure and AI-related systems.

End-market segments: Computer applications lead industry expansion

From an end-market perspective, 2025 growth was p...