DRAM Memory Chip Prices to Double by 2026
A sharp increase in DRAM memory chip prices is expected in the global market. Zamin.uz reported on this.
According to industry experts' estimates, memory prices could double in the first quarter of 2026. Major manufacturers such as Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are limiting supply to artificially keep prices at high levels.
According to Li Pei-In, head of Nanya Technology, this situation will last for a long time, and the market may not stabilize until the second half of 2028. This information was announced by the rozetked.me website.
This crisis is linked to a sharp increase in demand for artificial intelligence technologies. Manufacturers are abandoning traditional annual contracts and forcing customers to switch to short-term, i.e., quarterly or monthly agreements.
As a result, technology companies are facing financial difficulties. Apple, which is looking for ways out of this situation, is already considering alternative options.
Specifically, the tech giant is testing products from Chinese manufacturers to reduce dependence on Samsung and other major suppliers. There is a possibility that these alternative chips will be used in future iPhone 18 and new MacBook models.
Experts emphasize that this shortage will lead to a new order in the technology sector and cause prices to remain at high levels for the long term.
