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Core Viewpoint - A significant price surge in storage products is occurring in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei market, surpassing previous spikes seen in gold prices, with major smartphone manufacturers raising prices for flagship models due to increased storage chip costs [1][2]. Price Surge Phenomenon - Storage product prices in Huaqiangbei have doubled, with DDR4 memory prices rising from 180-190 yuan to 400 yuan, and SSD prices also experiencing substantial increases [4][5]. - The rapid price increase has led to a "fear of heights" mentality among merchants, who are hesitant to stockpile products due to unpredictable price fluctuations [4][5]. - The supply chain is facing challenges, with major manufacturers like Samsung halting DDR5 DRAM contract quotes, leading to a supply shortage and a shift to a seller's market [5][6]. Causes of Price Increase - The current price surge is driven by a supply-demand imbalance, primarily influenced by the rising demand for storage due to artificial intelligence (AI) applications [6][8]. - Major storage manufacturers have redirected production capacity towards high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DDR5, reducing the availability of older technologies like DDR4 [9][10]. - The demand for AI servers significantly increases the DRAM and NAND requirements, with each AI server needing eight times the DRAM and three times the NAND of a standard server [9]. Industry Characteristics - The storage industry exhibits strong cyclical characteristics, with prices often experiencing dramatic fluctuations due to mismatches in supply and demand [12][13]. - Historical trends indicate that the storage market has undergone three major cycles in the past decade, with the current cycle driven by AI infrastructure rather than consumer demand [14][15]. Impact on Companies - Major players like SK Hynix have reported significant revenue increases, with a 39% year-on-year growth in revenue and a 119% increase in net profit [16]. - Companies in the storage supply chain are categorized into three types: module manufacturers, chip distributors, and memory interface chip producers, each experiencing varying impacts from the price surge [18][20]. - Companies like Jiangbolong and Changxin Storage are actively increasing inventory to capitalize on the price uptrend, while distributors face challenges due to lower profit margins [18][20][22].