Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-18 12:26Group 1 - The storage chip sector in A-shares has strengthened, with companies like Shikong Technology and Purun Co., Ltd. seeing significant price increases, driven by Samsung's continued price hikes for storage chips [1] - SMIC reported a tight supply of mobile storage chips, with a capacity utilization rate of 95.8% in Q3, indicating a supply-demand imbalance [2][4] - The storage market is experiencing price pressures, with manufacturers facing challenges in securing supply while maintaining competitive pricing for end products [2][4] Group 2 - The industry outlook for the first half of next year is cautious, although there is potential for optimism as the year progresses [3] - A 5% fluctuation in supply can lead to significant price volatility in the storage market, with current supply gaps expected to maintain high price levels [4] - SMIC has observed a clear demand for inventory replenishment, with clients actively increasing stock levels despite uncertainties in future supply [5][6]