ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026
ASML calls EU authorities to help create demand for European chips as Europe's share in its revenue drops to 0% in 2026.
ASML, the world's sole producer of EUV lithography systems, reported that it sold no equipment in Europe during 2026. This stark decline marks a significant drop from 1% in 2025 and 5% in 2024. European chipmakers failed to purchase any lithography equipment from ASML in the year 2026. In response, ASML is urging EU authorities to foster demand for European chips, highlighting the lack of investment and European fab construction in the region.
The company's executive vice president, Frank Heemskerk, noted that Europe's share in ASML's revenue has dropped to 0%, down from previous figures. While Europe has seen investments in semiconductor manufacturing, most projects are led by multinational corporations rather than European entities, and these facilities primarily utilize mature lithography tools, not the advanced EUV or High-NA EUV scanners required by ASML.
This situation underscores the need for European governments to create demand for locally-produced chips to encourage semiconductor manufacturers to build or expand facilities on the continent.
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