[Global Technology Correspondent, Wang Huan] As reported by the "Nihon Keizai Shimbun" on July 31, the global semiconductor market underwent a significant shift during the April-June period of 2017 for the first time in 24 years. On July 27, American tech giant Intel announced a year-on-year growth of 9% in its consolidated operating revenue for Q2 2017, which was lower than South Korea's Samsung Electronics, whose semiconductor sector experienced a staggering 47% growth. Samsung's dominance in server storage media could potentially solidify its position at the top of the semiconductor industry in 2017.
Intel's consolidated operating income for the quarter reached approximately $14.8 billion (about 1.66 trillion yen), while Samsung's semiconductor division recorded an impressive 1.75 trillion yen. Although Samsung had already surpassed Intel in terms of operating profit in the previous quarter, this marks the first time they've outperformed Intel in terms of overall operating income.
Intel's traditional business model, centered around CPU processors and branded as "Intel Inside," has been relatively slow to adapt to new trends. Meanwhile, Samsung has capitalized on the growing demand for smartphones, DRAM, and flash memory, alongside the increasing need for data storage driven by big data requirements. To meet this rising demand, Samsung ramped up its equipment investments significantly, spending approximately 1.25 trillion yen from January to June, which is roughly three times what they invested during the same period last year.
According to data from the U.S.-based research firm Gartner, the global semiconductor market reached $344.5 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow by about 30% by 2021, reaching $431.7 billion. While Intel and Samsung currently dominate the market, other players such as Qualcomm and South Korea's SK Hynix have also shown strong growth. It's worth noting that Samsung, which was ranked seventh back in 1993, quickly climbed to the top by capitalizing on emerging market demands. In the future, companies specializing in cutting-edge fields like autonomous driving are likely to further expand their market share.
In terms of total market value, Intel stands at around 18 trillion yen, whereas Samsung boasts a valuation of approximately 35 trillion yen, nearly doubling the gap between them. Additionally, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest semiconductor foundry, has also reached a market cap of around 20 trillion yen, surpassing Intel. This trend highlights the growing importance of separating design and manufacturing functions within the semiconductor industry. Consequently, it's becoming increasingly challenging to assess a company's true value based solely on its revenue figures.
As we look ahead, the semiconductor industry continues to evolve rapidly, with new technologies and applications reshaping the competitive landscape. Companies that can innovate and adapt to these changes will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this dynamic sector.
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