ISIC C26 · Korea, Republic of · 3 publishers
Semiconductors in Korea, Republic of
7 verified figures for Korea, Republic of, covering 7 indicators from 3 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
South Korea compared
| Measure | Korea, Republic of | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor equipment billings | 25.8 billion USDKorea, Republic of · 2025 | 135.1 billion USDWorld · 2025 | 49.3 billion USDChina · 2025 |
| Semiconductor materials market revenue | 11.2 billion USDKorea, Republic of · 2025 | 73.2 billion USDWorld · 2025 | 21.7 billion USDTaiwan, China · 2025 |
| Semiconductor equipment spending growth rate | 26%Korea, Republic of · 2025 | — | 90%Taiwan, China · 2025 |
The short version
Key takeaways
- Semiconductor materials market revenue in South Korea was 11.2 billion USD in 2025 (SEMI). SEMI ↗ T2 Official
- Total goods exports in South Korea were 709.7 billion USD in 2025 (MOTIR). MOTIR ↗ T1 Official
- Semiconductor exports in South Korea were 173.4 billion USD in 2025 (MOTIR). MOTIR ↗ T1 Official
- Semiconductor equipment billings in South Korea were 25.8 billion USD in 2025 (SEMI). SEMI ↗ T2 Official
- Semiconductor equipment spending growth rate in South Korea was 26% in 2025 (SEMI). SEMI ↗ T2 Official
- SK hynix DRAM market share in South Korea was 28.8% in Q1 2026 (TrendForce). TrendForce ↗
- Samsung DRAM market share in South Korea was 38.5% in Q1 2026 (TrendForce). TrendForce ↗
The complete table
Semiconductors data for Korea, Republic of
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
7 data points across 7 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
Samsung DRAM market shareQ1 202638.5%TrendForce2026estimate→
Semiconductor equipment billings202525.8 billion USDSEMIT22026actual→
Semiconductor equipment spending growth rate202526%SEMIT22026actual→
Semiconductor exports2025173.4 billion USDMOTIRT12026actual→
Semiconductor materials market revenue202511.2 billion USDSEMIT22026actual→
SK hynix DRAM market shareQ1 202628.8%TrendForce2026estimate→
Total goods exports2025709.7 billion USDMOTIRT12026actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea's Annual Exports Reach New Highs in 2025 Press release | MOTIR | T1 Official | 2 Jan 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | Paragraph on semiconductor exports; Paragraph 1 | 2 |
| Global Semiconductor Materials Market Revenue Reaches Record $73.2 Billion in 2025, SEMI Reports Press release | SEMI | T2 Official | 12 May 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | Paragraph on regional materials consumption | 1 |
| SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Reached $135 Billion in 2025, Up 15% Year-on-Year Press release | SEMI | T2 Official | 7 Apr 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | Regional paragraph; Regional equipment spending — Korea | 2 |
| Rapid Contract Price Surge Drives 1Q26 DRAM Industry Up 81% QoQ, Says TrendForce Press release | TrendForce | T3 Research | 1 Jun 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | Paragraph beginning 'hynix, which recorded the highest HBM bit shipment mix...'; Paragraph beginning 'Samsung retained its leading position...' | 2 |
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StatOrigin. (2026). Semiconductors in Korea, Republic of: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/semiconductors/korea-republic-of