China semiconductor imports decline slightly in April, but global chip sales continue to boom

Semiconductor imports by China in April declined slightly from an all-time high last month, according to the latest figures released by the country’s customs authorities, as supply constraints continue to disrupt major industries around the globe.

China imported 54.7 billion semiconductor units in April, worth US$33.1 billion, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Friday. It was a 7 per cent fall from the previous month, when the country imported 58.9 billion semiconductor units worth US$35.9 billion. However, imports for the month were up 23 per cent year on year, from 44.4 billion units worth US$27 billion.