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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing captures 73% of foundry revenue as AI demand ...
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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) secured 73% of the global foundry market revenue in Q2 2026, with sales reaching approximately $40.2 billion, driven by increasing demand for AI chips that widen its lead over competitors Samsung and SMIC.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 6 sources have reported it between 28 Aug 2026 and 20 Sep 2026.
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TSMC's dominance in AI chip manufacturing squeezes competitors and signals urgent market entry barriers for semiconductor foundries. You should rethink your supplier strategy to avoid dependencies on a single dominant chip maker.
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6 sources · first reported 28 Aug 2026 · latest 20 Sep 2026
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