The global semiconductor foundry market is a highly competitive and dynamic industry, with players vying for market share on a regular basis. Recently, data on the estimated market share for the top players in the industry for the quarters of 2021 and 2022 was released, and it provides some interesting insights into the state of the industry.
TSMC, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, currently holds the lion’s share of the market, with a 56% share in Q2 2021. They maintain a relatively steady market share throughout 2021, with a slight dip to 54% in Q1 2022, but then they increase again to 59% in Q3 2022.
Samsung Foundry, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, holds the second-largest market share at 14% in Q2 2021. Samsung Foundry’s market share remains consistent throughout 2021 and 2022, remaining at 13%.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) holds the third-largest market share at 8% in Q2 2021. UMC also maintains a relatively consistent market share throughout 2021 and 2022, remaining at 6%.
GlobalFoundries, a company that specializes in the manufacturing of microchips and other semiconductor products, holds 7% of the market share in Q2 2021. The company’s market share remains relatively stable throughout 2021 and 2022, remaining at 6%.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) holds 6% of the market share in Q2 2021. The company’s market share remains relatively stable throughout 2021 and 2022, remaining at 5%.
Other players in the market make up the remaining 9% of market share in Q2 2021. This market share remains relatively stable throughout 2021 and 2022, remaining at around 10%.
This data highlights the intense competition in the industry and the need for companies to constantly innovate and improve in order to stay ahead. While TSMC maintains a steady lead, the competition among the other players is relatively close, which is an indication of a dynamic market.
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