Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments hit rock bottom in the first quarter of 2009, but a strong recovery was noted in each subsequent quarter of 2009, according to new figures from the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG).

Silicon wafer area shipments in 2009 totalled 6,707 million square inches (MSI), down from the 8,137 million square inches shipped during 2008.

Revenues fell to $6.7 billion from $11.4 billion posted in 2008, a decline of 41%. However, semiconductor sales only declined 9% in 2009, according to recent figures released from the  SIA, indicating a massive price erosion and inventory burn that took place in the first quarter of 2009.

Shipments decreased by 18% in 2009 when compared to 2008 area shipments.

By: DocMemory
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