DRAM prices surge – industry revenue up 81% in a single quarter June 08, 2026 The DRAM industry posted revenue of USD 97 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 81% quarter-on-quarter, driven by a rapid surge in contract prices for conventional DRAM. Contract prices rose approximately 93 to 98 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to TrendForce.
Global EMS grew in 2025 – Europe watched from the sidelines June 01, 2026 Following his keynote at Evertiq Expo Zürich, in4ma founder and analyst Dieter Weiss had an interview with Evertiq to discuss the numbers behind global EMS growth in 2025 – and what they reveal about where the European industry stands.
Micron starts 1α DRAM production at Virginia fab in $2 billion expansion May 26, 2026 US memory manufacturer Micron has begun 1-alpha DRAM manufacturing at its Manassas, Virginia facility — the most advanced memory technology ever produced in the United States, according to the company. The more than USD 2 billion investment will quadruple Micron's DDR4 wafer supply at the site.
The next two years won't offer shortcuts – A memory market reality check May 25, 2026 Following his presentation at Evertiq Expo Zürich, Memphis Electronics' Nikolaos Florous had a conversation with Evertiq to go deeper on the market outlook. The short version: conditions will stay difficult, and procurement teams that haven't adapted yet are running out of time.
Memory is no longer a commodity – The industry hasn't fully caught up May 08, 2026 Nikolaos Florous of Memphis Electronic delivered a data-heavy, at times bluntly honest overview of the global memory market at Evertiq Expo Zürich – and his central message was uncomfortable: the rules have changed, and most of the industry is still playing by the old ones.
Limited capacity and order shifts push consumer DRAM prices higher April 08, 2026 Tightening supply conditions and ongoing product transitions are driving a sharp increase in consumer DRAM prices, according to new data from TrendForce.
DRAMpocalypse: Memory price projections skyrocket for 1Q26 February 02, 2026 The global memory market is heading toward historically sharp price increases in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new forecast from market research firm TrendForce.
Can memory manufacturing return to Germany? Neumonda lays out its case January 29, 2026 When German memory company Neumonda talks about bringing semiconductor memory manufacturing back to Germany, it sparks curiosity — not about the technology itself, but about the scale, the investment needed, and whether it’s actually possible.
Memory market 2026: scarcity, strategy, and security of supply January 16, 2026 The memory super cycle is no longer a forecast - it is a reality. Across all major financial institutions and industry media, we see the same message. 2026 will be defined by structural undersupply, especially in DRAM and NAND. Here’s what we are seeing.
The memory market isn't correcting - It's reorganising December 03, 2025 Industry analyst Claus Aasholm on why the supply-demand forces that once stabilised DRAM pricing have permanently shifted.
Why memory may drive tomorrow’s processor choices November 17, 2025 Device manufacturers were able to enjoy two years of low memory prices. However, this year, the tide has completely turned. Memory manufacturers have pulled the ripcord on both NAND flash memory and DRAM, announcing that they will focus on new memory generations in the future.
Guys, can we please stop inflating orders? July 10, 2025 We are all aware that the semiconductor industry is highly volatile. But that’s not just because of the market itself; in fact, a substantial part is self-inflicted. Because, in times of shortages, companies panic and place inflated orders with multiple manufacturers or suppliers. We see the same thing happening again now with DDR4. Samsung, which captures about half of the DRAM market, has announced that it will wind down its DDR4 production by the end of 2025. This is causing a ripple effect that we have seen time and again.
Server DRAM and HBM continue to drive growth February 27, 2025 TrendForce’s latest research reveals that global DRAM industry revenue surpassed USD 28 billion in 4Q24, marking a 9.9% QoQ increase. This growth was primarily driven by rising contract prices for server DDR5 and concentrated shipments of HBM, leading to continued revenue expansion for the top three DRAM suppliers.
The memory market: supply, demand, and geopolitical influences in 2025 December 30, 2024 As we head into 2025, the DRAM memory market is bracing for significant turbulence. With price erosion projected across multiple sectors and a shift in production dynamics, it’s clear that the landscape will look vastly different by the second half of 2025.
Server DRAM and HBM boost 3Q24 DRAM Industry revenue November 27, 2024 TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that the global DRAM industry revenue reached US$26.02 billion in 3Q24, marking a 13.6% QoQ increase.
DRAM prices fall in 2025 amid weak demand and rising inventory November 19, 2024 The fourth quarter is a critical period for setting DRAM contract prices. According to TrendForce's latest research, prices for mature DRAM processes such as DDR4 and LPDDR4X are already falling due to excess supply and dwindling demand.
DRAM module revenue declined 28% in 2023 November 14, 2024 TrendForce’s latest analysis reveals that the global revenue for the DRAM module market reached USD 12.5 billion in 2023 — a YoY decline of 28%.
Slowing demand growth constraints Q4 memory price increases October 09, 2024 TrendForce’s latest findings reveal that weaker consumer demand has persisted through 3Q24, leaving AI servers as the primary driver of memory demand. This dynamic, combined with HBM production displacing conventional DRAM capacity, has led suppliers to maintain a firm stance on contract price hikes.
DRAM prices expected to increase by 8–13% in Q3 July 05, 2024 TrendForce reports that a recovery in demand for general servers — coupled with an increased production share of HBM by DRAM suppliers — has led suppliers to maintain their stance on hiking prices.
Did we finally learn the lesson, or is this just the calm before the storm? May 21, 2024 Following the earthquake in Taiwan in April, the industry expected an impact on chip and especially memory prices. After all, 65% of the world’s advanced nodes are being produced there, and when it comes to AI servers the figure is even higher.
Farnell inks distribution agreement with Alliance Memory March 27, 2024 Farnell has signed a global distribution agreement with Alliance Memory, bringing a significant new supplier to Farnell’s semiconductor portfolio.
2Q24 DRAM price increases expected to narrow March 26, 2024 TrendForce says that despite DRAM suppliers’ efforts to trim inventories, they have yet to reach healthy ranges. As they continue to improve their loss situations by boosting capacity utilisation rates, the overall demand outlook for this year remains tepid.
DRAM contract prices projected to Increase 13–18% in 1Q24 January 08, 2024 TrendForce reports that the DRAM contract prices are estimated to increase by approximately 13–18% in 1Q24 with mobile DRAM leading the surge.
Contract prices bottom out in Q3, boosting DRAM revenue December 04, 2023 TrendForce investigations reveal a significant leap in the DRAM industry for 3Q23, with total revenues soaring to USD 13.48 billion – marking 18% QoQ growth.
Q4 DRAM contract prices set to rise October 16, 2023 TrendForce reports indicate a universal price increase for both DRAM and NAND Flash starting in the fourth quarter. DRAM prices, for instance, are projected to see a quarterly surge of about 3-8%.
DRAM and NAND Flash demand expected to increase in 2024 August 30, 2023 TrendForce expects that memory suppliers will continue their strategy of scaling back production of both DRAM and NAND Flash in 2024, with the cutback being particularly pronounced in the financially struggling NAND Flash sector.
Intelligent Memory inks distribution agreement with Mouser August 09, 2023 Intelligent Memory (IM), a manufacturer of industrial-grade memory product solutions, has entered into a global distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics.
Teledyne e2v and Infineon partner on optimised processor boot solution July 07, 2023 Infineon and Teledyne e2v have developed a reference design for the implementation of compute-intensive space systems.
DRAM ASP decline narrows to 0~5% for 3Q23 July 05, 2023 TrendForce reports that continued production cuts by DRAM suppliers have led to a gradual quarterly decrease in overall DRAM supply.
DRAM and NAND Flash prices expected to fall further in 2Q23 May 09, 2023 TrendForce’s latest research indicates that, as production cuts to DRAM and NAND Flash have not kept pace with weakening demand, the ASP of some products is expected to decline further in 2Q23.
SK Hynix to expand Wuxi fab legacy production capacity May 04, 2023 Last October, the US Department of Commerce imposed semiconductor restrictions on Chinese imports of equipment for processes of 18nm and below. SK hynix’s Wuxi fab was granted a one-year production license, but geopolitical risks and weak demand prompted the company to reduce wafer starts by about 30% per month in 2Q23, according to TrendForce's research.
PMIC issue with server DDR5 RDIMMs reported April 25, 2023 TrendForce reports that mass production of new server platforms—such as Intel Sapphire Rapids and AMD Genoa—is imminent. However, recent market reports have indicated a PMIC compatibility issue for server DDR5 RDIMMs; DRAM suppliers and PMIC vendors are working to address the problem.