SEMI Data Collection Methodology
SEMI is the only organization that is able to collect actual data from semiconductor equipment, materials, and component suppliers around the world with regular frequency. Each program is based on direct input from over 80% of the industry, and most programs are global data with regional breakdowns.
These programs are a service provided by SEMI to its members. In exchange for submitting data on a regular basis, participants receive a copy of the report. All reports generated through SEMI data collection programs focus on the "ship-to" market region; SEMI does not track supplier market share through its data collection programs.
Strict professional confidentiality standards ensure that all of the participant data remains secure.
How SEMI Market Statistics Programs Work
- Participants compile actual data (sales revenues or billings, and/or orders or bookings) from the previous quarter or month and summarize this on a customized input form.
- Data is submitted to an independent professional financial company.
- Financial company completes all accuracy and confidentiality checks and generates summary reports.
- Summary reports are delivered to SEMI.
- SEMI checks market trends and generates the industry reports.
- Reports are distributed to program participants.
Summary of the Data Programs
Semiconductor Capital Equipment
Frequency: Monthly
Regions: North America, Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, Rest of World
Coverage: Billings data for 22 equipment categories
Polysilicon
Frequency: Monthly
Regions: Worldwide
Coverage: Monthly volume shipments (for both solar and semiconductor applications)
Silicon Wafers
Frequency: Monthly/Quarterly
Regions: North America, Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Other Pacific
Coverage: Monthly shipments and quarterly revenues
Electronic Gases
Frequency: Quarterly
Regions: North America, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, Rest of World
Coverage: Revenue for bulk vs. specialty gases quarterly and annual breakdown of specific bulk gases and five specialty gas categories
Photoresist and Ancillary Products
Frequency: Quarterly
Regions: North America, Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, Rest of World
Coverage: Revenue for negative, positive and advanced photoresists; revenue for developers, removal materials, anti-reflective coatings and others
Mass Flow Controllers
Frequency: Monthly
Regions: North America, Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, Rest of World
Coverage: Revenue by type of MFC (OEM vs. End User); Units
Leadframes
Frequency: Monthly
Regions: Japan, Rest of World
Coverage: Monthly units integrated circuit and transistor leadframes
Electronic System Design-Related Software
Frequency: Quarterly
Regions: Americas, EMEA, Japan, APAC
Coverage: Revenue for CAE, Services, PCM & MCM, IC Physical Design and Verification, Semiconductor IP Products & Tools
SEMI's Data Collection Program promotes understanding of the industry through collection and distribution of accurate, timely, and specific market data on industry sales, order input, and other trends and provides program participants a basis for identifying industry trends and monitoring their own performance within the industry as a whole as well as within specific product segments.
How to join a SEMI Data Collection Program
Your company can participate in SEMI confidential data collection programs. Participation requires a monthly or quarterly commitment, depending on the program’s reporting frequency.
- Determine which program your company would like to join.
- Contact SEMI Industry Research & Statistics to express your desire to join.
- SEMI will send you the program's policies and procedures document.
- Review the policies and procedures, including the definitions to determine what categories your company will report.
- Identify the data contact and report contacts within your organization.
- SEMI analyst will follow-up with company contacts.
Programs are always being expanded. If you do not see your segment listed, please email [email protected]