Q2 2021 silicon wafer shipments grew 12% from the 3,152 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year.
“Demand for silicon continues to see strong growth driven by multiple end-applications,” says SEMI’s Neil Weaver, “the supply of silicon for both 300mm and 200mm applications is tightening as demand continues to outstrip supply.”
Silicon Area Shipment Trends – Semiconductor Applications Only
Millions of Square Inches
| 1Q 2020 | 2Q 2020 | 3Q 2020 | 4Q 2020 | 1Q 2021 | 2Q 2021 | |
| Total | 2,920 | 3,152 | 3,135 | 3,200 | 3,337 | 3,534 |
Source: SEMI (www.semi.org), July 2021