India, June 3 -- World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has released its Spring 2026 semiconductor market forecast, significantly raising the industry outlook for both 2026 and 2027.

In 2026, the global semiconductor market surpasses $1.5 trillion driven by extraordinary memory expansion. Following exceptionally strong results in late 2025 and early 2026, the global semiconductor market is now projected to grow 90% in 2026, reaching USD 1.51 trillion.

The sharp upward acceleration is overwhelmingly driven by the memory segment, which is forecast to surge by around 250% year-over-year, reaching more than $800 billion in 2026. Continued strong demand for AI infrastructure, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and accelerated computing platfo...