In the second half of 2024, worldwide silicon wafer demand started to recover from the industry downcycle seen in 2023, according to SEMI, which reported in its year-end analysis of the silicon wafer industry. Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2024 decreased 2.7% to 12,266-million square inches from 12,602-million while wafer revenue contracted 6.5% to $11.5-billion…
