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Frequently Asked Questions
SEMI MI reports uses a rigorous methodology that leverages decades of direct industry engagements and data collection from equipment, materials suppliers and device manufacturers worldwide. These datasets are compiled using our proprietary models, validated by dedicated analysts and peer benchmarking to deliver precise, timely reports with actionable insights. With regular data reviews, quarterly refreshes, and contributions from 100+ companies worldwide, SEMI MI continually enhances its reporting to remain the industry’s most trusted, comprehensive intelligence benchmark.
SEMI MI reports translate timely, accurate market and technology data into practical intelligence for planning and execution. We support a broad set of use cases - from demand forecasting, capacity planning to product roadmap prioritization, supply‑chain risk assessment, regulatory monitoring and competitor benchmarking. With both comprehensive market overviews and in-depth breakdowns by product, process and regional segments, MI helps you anticipate the market and technology shifts specific to your firm. Whether you are a small team or an industry leader, we enable faster, better‑informed decisions that drive growth, reduce risk, optimize investment, and sustain competitive advantages.
Unfortunately, SEMI does not provide market share information due to customer NDAs and data collection report methodology.
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You may produce derivative works of the Files, provided that any such derivative works may only be used for your internal business purposes. If you want to publish such derivative works for external consumption, you must first contact SEMI for permission. SEMI will approve or deny such requests on a case-by-case basis in its sole and absolute discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, such derivative works shall:
- Not identify any specific company or fab data; and
- Include the name of the report and publication date (Source: SEMI World Fab Forecast, Q4’21)
For additional questions, please reach out to Clark Tseng at [email protected].
Yes, as long as you source data as coming from SEMI (e.g. SEMI World Fab Forecast, May 2019).
General
Unfortunately, SEMI does not provide market share information due to customer NDAs and data collection report methodology.
Yes, the typical savings is between 30 - 40% per report and will be reflected in the shopping cart once you log in. Depending on where your company fits within the supply chain, this savings can pay for your annual SEMI membership.
By downloading SEMI Market Intelligence Team Market Reports, you agree to the terms of the Web Download Use license agreement.
Downloaded Market Research and Market Reports may not be copied, sold, leased, assigned, loaned, transferred, shared through an internal computer network or otherwise transferred or distributed.
A one-time purchase is defined as one (1) copy for one (1) user.
A Multi-user is more than one user.
A Corporate License allows anyone within the licensed organization to access the file.
If you are interested in copying and pasting from Market Research and Market Reports into purchase orders, manuals, presentations, etc., or copyright release permission on information provided in the SEMI Market Research and Market Report,
You may produce derivative works of the Files, provided that any such derivative works may only be used for your internal business purposes. If you want to publish such derivative works for external consumption, you must first contact SEMI for permission. SEMI will approve or deny such requests on a case-by-case basis in its sole and absolute discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, such derivative works shall:
- Not identify any specific company or fab data; and
- Include the name of the report and publication date (Source: SEMI World Fab Forecast, Q4’21)
For additional questions, please reach out to David Ghodsizadeh at [email protected].
Yes, as long as you source data as coming from SEMI (e.g. SEMI World Fab Forecast, May 2019).
Product
As long as a company runs a semiconductor fab then we classify it as a "Fab company".
The fab databases are released every quarter before the first week of the third month.
The World Fab Forecast covers 3 years of historical data plus a quarterly forecast for the upcoming year. The World Fab Watch covers quarterly fab data, but there is no forecast information.
FabView provides real time (24/7) data as opposed to the quarterly update in the World Fab Forecast.