Core Viewpoint - The storage chip prices have surged dramatically since the second half of 2025, with memory and flash prices more than doubling, driven primarily by the explosive demand from AI applications [1][7]. Group 1: Price Increases - DDR5 memory prices have increased by over 300% since September 2025, while DDR4 memory prices have risen by more than 150% [1]. - A 2TB hard drive's price rose from approximately 1000 yuan to 1500 yuan, and a 32*2 memory module increased from 3000 yuan to 4500 yuan, reflecting a 50% price hike [3]. - The overall cost of a computer has increased by 25% in just one month due to rising storage component prices [4]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - AI servers consume 53% of the global monthly memory production, with their memory demand being 8-10 times that of regular servers, leading to a significant squeeze on consumer-grade memory supply [1][11]. - Major cloud service providers are placing large purchase orders, indicating a "super bull market" in the storage sector, surpassing the historical highs of 2018 [1][12]. Group 3: Impact on Consumer Electronics - The price increases in storage components are affecting the pricing strategies of consumer electronics, with major brands like Lenovo, Dell, and HP raising laptop prices by 500-1500 yuan [5]. - Smartphone manufacturers are also adjusting their product offerings, with many reducing the base memory specifications, effectively increasing prices without changing the listed price [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the current cycle of storage price increases may continue until the end of 2026 or even into 2027, driven by demand mismatches and technological shifts [11]. - Forecasts suggest that the average selling price of server DRAM could rise by 144% year-on-year, with significant profit increases expected for companies like Samsung and SK Hynix [11].
内存条价格翻倍暴涨,“比金条涨得还快”,多品牌手机、电脑涨价
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-01-17 14:53