美光科技盘前涨5%，多家半导体厂商宣布涨价，存储涨价潮集体蔓延

Core Viewpoint - The storage market is experiencing a price increase trend that is expected to continue into 2026, affecting not only storage chips but also the foundry and packaging sectors, as well as passive components [1][4]. Group 1: Price Increases in the Semiconductor Industry - Micron Technology and other manufacturers are raising prices due to supply chain pressures and increased costs, with price adjustments for products like MCU and Norflash ranging from 15% to 50% [2]. - Samsung Electronics has negotiated a price increase of over 100% for NAND flash contracts with major customers, effective from January 2026 [2]. - The demand for AI-related hardware is driving a supply-demand imbalance, leading to price hikes in both foundry and packaging sectors [2][4]. Group 2: Foundry and Packaging Sector Dynamics - Foundries are increasing prices by 5% to 20% due to rising raw material costs and strong demand for AI-related power ICs [5][6]. - The packaging sector is also seeing price increases, with companies like ASE Technology raising their forecasts for price hikes to 5% to 20% due to AI semiconductor demand and capacity constraints [6]. - Companies are expanding their production capabilities in response to the increased demand, such as Yongxi Electronics planning to invest in a new packaging and testing facility in Malaysia with a total investment of up to 2.1 billion yuan [7]. Group 3: Passive Component Price Trends - Passive components, including resistors and capacitors, are experiencing significant price increases, with major manufacturers like Huaxin Technology announcing price hikes effective February 1 [17][18]. - The price increases are attributed to rising costs of raw materials, including metals like silver and copper, which have seen substantial price increases [19][21]. - The demand for high-end capacitors in AI servers has surged, leading to a shift in production capacity and a reduction in supply for mid-range components, further driving up prices [20][22].