Europe’s semiconductor market grows 7.2% in Q3 2025
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Europe’s semiconductor market continued to expand in the third quarter of 2025, according to new figures from the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA). The region recorded sales of US$14.07 billion, representing a 7.2% increase compared to the previous quarter and a 6% year-on-year gain.
For eeNews Europe readers, the latest growth signals ongoing momentum in key chip categories and markets that directly influence supply chains across automotive, industrial, and communications applications.
Steady regional growth driven by memory and analog
The strongest boost in Europe came from memory chips, which jumped 17.3% quarter-on-quarter, followed by analog semiconductors with a 7.1% improvement. These categories play a major role in automotive electronics and industrial systems—areas where European companies hold strong positions.
The figures come from the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) report, which also shows that, on a global scale, the semiconductor market reached US$208.4 billion in Q3 2025. All regions saw improvements, though growth varied: the Americas led with a 22.2% increase quarter-on-quarter, the Asia-Pacific region saw 19.2%, China rose 10.2%, and Europe followed with its 7.2% gain. Year-on-year, the global industry increased by a notable 25.1%.
When looking by application sector, worldwide chip sales rose 14.3% vs. Q2 2025. Wired communication chips saw the largest lift at 23.3%, while wireless communication and computers & peripherals grew 16.2% and 14.7% respectively.
Exchange rate effects visible in European results
While US dollar-denominated sales suggest strong growth, the picture shifts slightly when measured in Euros. European semiconductor sales in Q3 2025 totaled €12.035 billion, representing a more modest 4.1% quarter-over-quarter rise and a slight 0.4% decline compared to Q3 2024. ESIA noted that exchange rate fluctuations continue to influence reported figures.
The organization emphasized that semiconductor technologies remain central to European economic competitiveness, supporting around 200,000 direct jobs and contributing significantly to innovation across key industries.
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