Global Semiconductor Equipment Shipments Hit Record High Again, Surge in Chinese Market Drives Growth
Summary In Q2 2026, global semiconductor equipment shipments reached $322.3 billion, up 21.5% year-over-year, hitting a record high for the fifth consecutive quarter. Due to active expansion of mature process capacity, China's market share of shipments exceeded 45%, becoming the main growth engine. This article provides in-depth analysis of equipment market momentum, order trends of major vendors, and the outlook for the second half of the year.
In Q2 2026, global semiconductor equipment shipments reached $322.3 billion, up 21.5% year-over-year, hitting a record high for the fifth consecutive quarter. Due to active expansion of mature process capacity, China's market share of shipments exceeded 45%, becoming the main growth engine. This article provides in-depth analysis of equipment market momentum, order trends of major vendors, and the outlook for the second half of the year.