21世纪经济报道·2025-10-30 10:42Core Viewpoint - The storage chip industry is experiencing a significant price surge, driven primarily by the increasing demand for AI computing power, leading to a "super cycle" in the market [6][8][10]. Group 1: Market Performance - The storage index in the A-share market has risen by 59.42% over the past three months, with notable increases in individual stocks such as Jiangbolong (up 210.89%) and Demingli (up 160.95%) [5][12]. - The price of DRAM and NAND Flash products has seen substantial increases, with DRAM prices rising by 47.7% and NAND Flash by 9.2% in the first half of 2025 [8][10]. Group 2: Drivers of Price Surge - The primary driver of the current price surge is the robust demand for HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) from global tech giants due to AI advancements, which has created a supply-demand imbalance [6][8][10]. - Major companies like Nvidia, Amazon, Google, and AMD account for 95% of HBM demand, with domestic firms also increasing their investments in AI infrastructure [8][10]. Group 3: Supply Constraints - Supply constraints are evident as major manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix have initiated production cuts due to weak NAND Flash demand and pricing pressures [9][10]. - The shift in production focus from traditional DRAM to higher-margin products like HBM and DDR5 has led to shortages in older DRAM products [10][12]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the price increases will continue into the next year, with expectations of an 8% to 13% rise in older DRAM prices and a 13% to 18% rise in HBM prices in Q4 [10][20]. - The market sentiment remains optimistic, with industry leaders expressing confidence in sustained growth through 2025, driven by ongoing AI-related demand [20][21].