ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026
ASML reported that it sold no lithography equipment in Europe during the first two quarters of 2026, resulting in a 0% revenue share from the region. The company's executive vice president stated that the lack of sales is due to the absence of new chip factory construction and insufficient investment in the European semiconductor sector. ASML is urging EU authorities to shift focus from supply-side subsidies to creating guaranteed demand for European-made chips to stimulate local manufacturing.
- ▪ASML's revenue share from Europe dropped to 0% in the first two quarters of 2026, down from 1% in 2025 and 5% in 2024.
- ▪Frank Heemskerk, ASML's EVP of public affairs, stated that European chipmakers did not purchase any lithography equipment from the company this year.
- ▪ASML argues that subsidizing fab construction has not been effective and calls for EU policies that aggregate and guarantee demand for local chips.
- ▪The company is engaging with EU leadership, including Ursula von der Leyen, to leverage Europe's market power in areas such as industrial artificial intelligence.
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Tech Industry Manufacturing Semiconductors ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026 — lithography giant calls on EU to help create demand News By Anton Shilov Published 24 September 2026 Subsidies for fabs do not help. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: ASML) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As the world's only supplier of EUV lithography systems, ASML is Europe's largest company by market capitalization, currently valued at around $660 billion. But ASML earned almost nothing in Europe this year, down from 1% in 2025 and 5% in 2024.
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