latest semiconductor sales data for immediate release brussels january 30 2005 december confirms 2004 as record year the european market in was valued at an all time 39 4bn according to figures released by wsts this means that grew 22 compared with 2003 32 3bn 3 rd quarter of it up 5 sequentially q4 whereas other regions showed a sequential decline consequence worldwide 4 th decreased 0 8 despite 28 europe automotive remains main driver while segments communications optoelectronics dram and mpu gained ground over looking 12 6 61 flash memories are good performers amounted us 525 billion world trade statistics down 2 1 versus previous month corresponds 13 increase same last on total
