DRAM价格，飙升50%

Core Insights - The DRAM supply chain is facing significant challenges, particularly in the server memory segment, with major hyperscale vendors in the US and China receiving only 70% of their ordered server DRAM [2] - Demand for traditional DDR5 RDIMM is exceeding supply, driven by a shift in production capacity towards AI-related advanced nodes by major manufacturers like Samsung and SK Hynix [2][3] - The market is experiencing a surge in spot prices, with DDR5 16 GB modules rising from $7-$8 to around $13 since late September, indicating a tightening supply situation [2][3] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Order fulfillment rates for channel vendors and smaller OEMs are low, around 35%-40%, as larger hyperscale companies secure fixed allocations, forcing smaller clients to the spot market or to wait until 2026 for capacity [3] - Micron has warned that DRAM is a "supply-constrained industry," with supply growth lagging behind demand expected to continue into next year [3] - TrendForce indicates that DDR4 prices are slowly declining, but the overall DRAM market is expected to see price increases of 13%-18% in Q4 [6][7] Price Trends - Recent price hikes in the DRAM market have reached up to 30%, with some manufacturers pausing quotes for certain DRAM and NAND flash products due to pricing pressures [5][6] - Kingston's DDR4 desktop memory module prices have more than doubled since March, reflecting the broader trend of rising memory prices [6] - TrendForce predicts that the shortage of DDR4 will persist until mid-2026, with overall DRAM prices expected to rise by 13%-18% in Q4 [6][7] Future Outlook - The price surge is driven by two main factors: the announcement of DDR4 discontinuation and stockpiling due to US-China tariff tensions [7] - The demand for DDR5 RDIMM, LPDDR5X, and HBM is expected to increase significantly as North American data centers accelerate AI server investments [9][10] - Despite efforts to adjust production capacity, uncertainties remain regarding supply stability for DDR5 due to technical issues and prioritization of HBM4 production [10]