Despite the overall decline there were – compared to May – areas of growth in Europe, including MCUs, DSPs, DRAM and NOR flash.
Exchange rates are having a significant impact on the sales picture, says ESIA. On a dollar basis, it notes, sales in Europe declined by 11.5%, but on a Euro basis, sales increased by 9.8%.
Meanwhile, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says global sales of semiconductors reached $84billion during the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 1% over the previous quarter and 2% compared to Q2 2014. Meanwhile, sales during the first half of 2015 were 3.9% higher than they were at the same point in 2014.
"Macroeconomic headwinds and softening demand have slowed global semiconductor market growth somewhat, but the industry still posted its highest ever second quarter sales and remains ahead of the pace of sales set in 2014, which was a record year for semiconductor revenues," said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO.
