SEMI Reports $149B Spending on 300mm Fab Equipment by 2026
Global spending on semiconductor manufacturing equipment will hit $149 billion in 2026, according to SEMI.
TechPowerUp reports that SEMI has projected global spending on 300mm front-end fab equipment will reach $149 billion by 2026. This marks a 31% year-over-year increase from the prior period. The projection indicates strong growth in semiconductor manufacturing investment.
The report also states that this investment is expected to keep growing through 2029, reaching $227 billion. Additionally, SEMI projects the construction of 20 new 300mm fabs or lines worldwide in 2026 and 18 more in 2027.
Key facts
- $149B spending projected for 2026
- 31% year-over-year increase from previous period
- $227B expected by 2029
- 20 new 300mm fabs/lines in 2026
- 18 new 300mm fabs/lines in 2027
Sources
- TechPowerUp(PR) Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $227 Billion in 2029 as Buildout Accelerates
