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Tokyo Shoko Research says Japan chipmakers hit record 7.91 trillion yen sales
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan's 154 major semiconductor-related manufacturers achieved a record 7.91 trillion yen in sales and 712.5 billion yen in profit for fiscal 2025, driven by strong demand from generative AI and data centers. Kioxia led in revenue, while TSMC's unit JASM showed exceptional sales growth despite lingering challenges from the Kumamoto earthquake.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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Strong AI-driven chip demand is boosting Japan's semiconductor revenues, signalling growing market opportunities for chipmakers and related suppliers in Japan this year. You should adjust your sales strategy now to tap into expanded AI hardware needs.
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