Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $227 Billion in 2029 as Buildout Accelerates, SEMI Projects

Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $227 Billion in 2029 as Buildout Accelerates, SEMI Projects

/PRNewswire/ -- SEMICON West -- Global 300mm front-end fab equipment spending is projected to reach $149 billion in 2026, up 31% year-over-year, SEMI reported...

Global 300mm fab equipment spending to hit $227 billion by 2029

Global spending on 300mm semiconductor fab equipment is set to reach $227 billion by 2029, driven by growing demand for AI chips, high-performance computing and advanced semiconductor manufacturing. According to the latest forecast from SEMI, equipment investment will jump 31% year-over-year to $149 billion in 2026, with double-digit growth expected to continue through 2029. The […] The post Global 300mm fab equipment spending to hit $227 billio…

Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $227 Billion in 2029 as Buildout Accelerates

Global 300 mm front-end fab equipment spending is projected to reach $149 billion in 2026, up 31% year-over-year, SEMI reported today in its latest 300 mm Fab Outlook. Investment is expected to continue growing at double-digit rates through 2029, reaching $227 billion. The stronger investment trajectory is accompanied by a sustained pipeline of new 300 mm fabs and production lines moving through construction and into operation. Excluding pure R&…

Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Hit $149 Billion in 2026 as AI Drives Expansion

Global spending on 300mm front-end semiconductor fab equipment is projected to reach $149 billion in 2026, up 31 percent year-on-year, according to SEMI. Investment is expected to maintain double-digit annual growth through 2029, when spending is forecast to reach $227 billion. The outlook signals a sustained expansion in semiconductor manufacturing capacity for artificial intelligence, high-performance […]