European semiconductor market keeps the pace in February - Elettronica Plus

European semiconductor market keeps the pace in February

Posted 7 aprile 2016

In February 2016, sales of semiconductors in Europe amounted to US$ 2.697 billion. European market was substantially flat compared to January, when sales were US$ 2.721 billion, the European Semiconductor Industry Association reports on the basis of WSTS data.

Sales in Europe declined less than in the other regions, as the worldwide semiconductor market adjusted downward in February compared to the previous month. On a worldwide basis, semiconductor sales in February 2016 were US$ 26.019 billion, down 3.2% versus the previous month.

In Europe, semiconductor sales were driven by optoelectronic devices, up 8.3% compared to January; sensors and actuators, up 5%; discretes, up 3% and analog devices, up 2%. Sales of application-specific devices in Europe also grew compared to January.

In February, exchange rate effects decreased significantly compared to January, when comparing market growth in Euros and in Dollars. Measured in Euro, semiconductor sales were 2.464 billion Euros in February 2016, down 2.0% versus the previous month.

Source: European Semiconductor Industry Association

 



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