智通财经网·2026-01-29 04:11Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that niche storage, particularly in the context of AI demand, is expected to open up new growth opportunities beyond the existing market, with price adjustments for products like MCU and NOR Flash ranging from 15% to 50% [1] - AI demand is anticipated to drive incremental growth in niche storage, with increasing requirements for NOR Flash capacity due to the growth of AI terminal BIOS programs and code volume [1] - The supply of niche storage products is being significantly reduced as major international suppliers focus on mainstream storage products, leading to a tightening market for products like MLC NAND Flash, which is projected to see a 41.7% reduction in global capacity by 2026 [2] Group 2 - Domestic manufacturers are positioned strongly in the niche storage market, with companies like Zhaoyi Innovation and Puran achieving significant market shares in NOR Flash and SLC NAND, indicating a competitive advantage as global suppliers exit the niche storage sector [3] - The market share of domestic firms in niche storage is expected to benefit from the ongoing supply constraints caused by the withdrawal of overseas manufacturers, enhancing their competitive position [3] - Investment opportunities are identified in various domestic storage chip design firms and semiconductor equipment companies, highlighting a broad range of potential beneficiaries from the niche storage market dynamics [4]