Daniel Slotta
Research expert covering Greater China
Semiconductors in the United Kingdom - statistics & facts
The May 2024 announcement of a brand-new UK Semiconductor Institute comes one year after the UK government revealed its National Semiconductor Strategy, a one billion British pound plan to support the sector. Much like the rest of the world, the UK has recognized the growing need to better understand semiconductor supply chains, ascertaining their vulnerability as geopolitical issues and demand shifts continue to take hold. With the semiconductor market in the UK set to grow further in the coming years, it is imperative that, like the policies actioned by other countries, the UK’s strategy is for the longer term.
