South Korea Overtakes China as ASML's Largest Market in Q1, Taiwan Ranks Second
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South Korea overtook China to become Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier ASML's largest market in Q1 2026, accounting for 45% of its sales. Taiwan ranked second, while China's share dropped to 19%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is ASML's largest market currently?
- A: According to Q1 2026 data, South Korea accounts for 45% of sales, surpassing China to become the largest market. Taiwan is in second place.
- Q: Why has sales to South Korea surged?
- A: This is due to a sharp increase in demand for equipment from major South Korean memory semiconductor manufacturers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
- Q: What is the impact on the Chinese market?
- A: The sales ratio to China has significantly dropped from over a third in the previous quarter to 19%.