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Memory price surge
Recently, memory prices have surged significantly due to supply tightness and increased demand driven by AI computing.
Global memory and storage chip prices have surged significantly beyond industry expectations. DRAM and NAND Flash prices have risen sharply, with major manufacturers like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron raising prices by up to 30% in the fourth quarter of 2025. This surge is primarily driven by booming demand for AI infrastructure and high-performance servers, which has pushed costs rapidly down the supply chain.

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