Samsung secures 13% share in TSMC-led semiconductor foundry market

Recently, Counterpoint Research released various infographics to summarize and report the global semiconductor, wafer foundry share and smartphone application processor (AP) share in the third quarter of 2023.

According to the info, the market share of the global foundry industry showed obvious levels in the third quarter of 2023. TSMC dominates the market with an impressive 59% market share, thanks to its increased N3 capacity.

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Samsung, on the other hand, secured the second spot, accounting for a 13% share. UMC, GlobalFoundries, and SMIC have similar market shares, each accounting for about 6%.

In the third quarter of 2023, the market was dominated by the 5/4nm segment with a 23% share. This dominance stems from strong demand, especially from artificial intelligence and iPhones.

On the other hand, the 28/22 nm segment faced challenges due to inventory adjustments in network applications, while the 65/55 nm segment declined due to lower demand from automotive applications.