一天几个价”！内存条炒成“黑金条

Core Insights - The price of various storage products has significantly increased, with some products experiencing price hikes of up to three times since April 2023, leading to a phenomenon where memory modules are referred to as "black gold bars" [1][2][3] Price Trends - The price of a 64GB LPDDR5 memory module has surged from around 1,000 yuan to 4,200 yuan, marking a threefold increase [2] - The price of a 16GB DDR4 memory module has risen from under 200 yuan to over 400 yuan [2] - Many vendors in Huaqiangbei have seen their paper wealth increase by millions due to the price surge [2] Market Dynamics - The current price surge is attributed to a supply-demand imbalance, primarily driven by increased demand from AI data centers [4][5] - Major tech companies like Alibaba and Microsoft are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, further driving the demand for storage chips [4] - The demand for high-end storage products is significantly higher, with AI servers requiring 3 to 8 times more DRAM and NAND than standard servers [4][5] Supply Chain Adjustments - Major storage manufacturers like SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron are prioritizing high-margin products, leading to a reduction in the production of lower-margin products like DDR4 [5][6] - The ongoing supply constraints are expected to continue until supply and demand reach a balance, potentially lasting 1 to 2 years [6] Impact on Consumer Electronics - The rising costs of storage products are affecting the prices of consumer electronics, including computers and smartphones, with assembly costs increasing by at least 200 yuan per unit [7] - New smartphone models have seen significant price increases, with Xiaomi's Redmi K90 series experiencing a price hike of 600 yuan for higher storage configurations [7] Opportunities for Domestic Manufacturers - The current shortage in the storage market presents a valuable opportunity for domestic manufacturers to capture market share as global supply remains constrained [8]