Worldwide semiconductor sales were US$26.3 billion in October 2010, staying flat from the prior month, according to SIA. Sales increased by 19.8% from October 2009 when sales were US$22.0 billion.
Chip sales for the year through October totaled US$248.2 billion, rising 37% from the US$181.2 billion reached during the same period of 2009.
"As expected, we are experiencing moderation in sequential sales growth rates in line with seasonal patterns, a trend that will likely continue through year end," said SIA president Brian Toohey. "Future growth will be increasingly driven by demand in developing markets where rapid adoption of semiconductor end use products such as mobile devices and consumer electronics continues."