一盒=一套房？内存条何以成“抢手货”

Core Insights - The storage chip market, particularly DDR5 memory, has seen a dramatic price increase, surpassing gold as a safe-haven investment for the first time in history [1][2] - The market is currently in a "super bull market" phase, with prices expected to rise an additional 40%-50% by Q1 2026 and another 20% in Q2 2026 [2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The global storage chip market is highly concentrated, with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron controlling over 90% of the DRAM market [3] - These companies have collectively decided to reduce or halt production of DDR4 memory in favor of more profitable High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) used for AI applications [3][4] - The demand for memory in AI data centers is significantly higher, requiring 8 to 10 times more memory than standard servers, leading to increased competition among tech giants [3][4] Group 2: Supply and Demand - Over 80% of advanced production capacity is now directed towards AI server markets, resulting in a significant reduction in supply for consumer-grade memory [4] - The HBM market is expected to experience explosive growth by 2025, with prices for related products increasing by over 30% [4] - As long as AI demand remains high and production capacity is focused on high-margin products, prices for standard memory will likely remain elevated [4] Group 3: Long-term Outlook - Historically, memory prices are cyclical, and after periods of significant price increases, a downturn typically follows due to oversupply [4] - Once the current AI investment frenzy stabilizes, supply and demand for memory products are expected to rebalance, potentially leading to lower prices in the long term [4]