暴跌！DDR4价格单日闪崩近20%！

Core Viewpoint - The DDR4 memory price has experienced a rare flash crash, with a single-day drop nearing 20%, primarily driven by panic selling in the Shenzhen Huaqiangbei market, rather than a global trend in original factory contract prices [2][3]. Price Fluctuations - Since the beginning of the month, DDR4 prices have shown significant downward volatility, with 8GB specifications dropping from 260-270 RMB to 180-190 RMB, and 16GB specifications falling from 800 RMB to around 650 RMB [3]. - The flash crash is attributed to panic selling by channel vendors, indicating a return to market value rather than a collapse of the entire DDR4 industry chain [3]. Market Dynamics - The recent surge in DDR4 prices began in 2025, driven by AI computing demand and market speculation, with DRAM prices increasing by 386% over the past year [4]. - Major manufacturers like Samsung and SK Hynix reduced DDR4 production to focus on higher-margin HBM orders, leading to a misinterpretation of long-term shortages and subsequent panic buying [4]. Demand and Supply Trends - By the end of 2025, DDR5 penetration in PCs and servers is expected to reach 70%-80%, while DDR4's market share will drop below 30%, indicating a shift in demand towards DDR5 [5]. - Domestic manufacturers like Changxin are gradually increasing DDR4 production capacity, countering the narrative of shortages, although they are also shifting focus towards DDR5 and LPDDR5 markets [5]. Flash Crash Catalysts - The pressure for cash recovery before the 2026 Spring Festival has led to a concentrated sell-off by channel vendors, breaking the fragile speculative system and resulting in the near 20% drop in DDR4 prices [6]. - The abandonment of DDR4 in mainstream applications is seen as a natural outcome, with manufacturers intentionally reallocating production capacity to more profitable products [6].