Semiconductor companies market share worldwide 2008-2020

In 2020, Intel maintained its market leader position within the global semiconductor industry with a market share of 15.6 percent. Samsung ranked second among vendors, occupying a market share of 12.4 percent.

U.S. semiconductor companies

Among the biggest semiconductor companies, a large proportion are based in the United States. In addition to Intel, notable U.S. semiconductor vendors include Micron Technology, Qualcomm, and Broadcom. As a whole, U.S. semiconductor companies account for around 50 percent of the global market, ahead of several Asia-Pacific countries such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China.

Semiconductor applications

The global semiconductor industry develops components for use across a range of applications including for smartphones, personal computers (PCs), and data centers. In addition to these products, demand for automotive semiconductors is set to grow as cars become smarter and more connected. However, a semiconductor shortage at the start of 2021 affected a number of major carmakers and suppliers, resulting in a slowdown in vehicle production.