Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-09 23:18Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in prices of storage products such as SSDs and DDR4 memory in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei market has been attributed to increased demand driven by AI applications, leading to significant price increases over the past three months, with some products doubling in price [4][5][6]. Price Surge in Storage Products - SSD prices have seen dramatic increases, with SanDisk's 1TB SSD rising from approximately 300 yuan to 588 yuan, and Samsung's 1TB SSD reaching 1,020 yuan, reflecting a substantial demand-supply imbalance [5][6]. - DDR4 memory prices have also surged, with Samsung's 16GB DDR4 memory now priced between 410-420 yuan, up from 200 yuan just three months ago, indicating a shift in production focus towards higher-end products like DDR5 [6]. Market Dynamics and Supply Chain - The price increase is not consumer-driven but rather a result of AI server demands reshaping the supply chain, as manufacturers prioritize HBM and DDR5 production over older technologies [7]. - Companies that can anticipate market trends and manage inventory effectively are positioned to benefit from the current storage cycle [7]. A-Share Market Performance - The storage sector has shown remarkable performance in the A-share market, with companies like Jiangbolong reporting a net profit of 713 million yuan in the first three quarters, a dramatic increase of 1,994.42% year-on-year [7]. - Other companies such as Baiwei Storage and Shannon Chip Innovation have also reported significant profit increases, reflecting successful inventory strategies during this price surge [7][8]. Stock Price Increases - The stock prices of key players in the storage sector have risen significantly this year, with Shannon Chip Innovation up 498.59%, Jiangbolong up 223.47%, Baiwei Storage up 103.57%, and Lanke Technology up 93.26% [8].