Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the anticipated supply shortage of general DRAM and NAND Flash in the coming year, driven by the increasing demand from the AI industry and the focus of major companies on expanding high bandwidth memory (HBM) production [2][3]. Group 1: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Major semiconductor companies like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are concentrating on expanding HBM capacity, which is contributing to the tight supply of general DRAM [3]. - Despite the expansion of production lines for DRAM, a significant portion is expected to be allocated to HBM production, leading to a potential shortage in the general DRAM market next year [3]. - IM Securities projects a 13.5% increase in DRAM capacity and a 13.9% increase in NAND Flash capacity next year, while demand is expected to grow by 13.7% and 14%, respectively [2]. Group 2: Market Trends and Price Increases - The demand for NAND Flash is also surging due to the rapid replacement of HDDs with SSDs in AI data centers, as SSDs offer superior performance [3]. - NAND Flash manufacturers, such as SanDisk, have already begun to raise prices, with a reported 10% increase in early September [4]. - Micron has ceased providing price quotes for certain general DRAM products, indicating a trend of price increases exceeding 20% for some items [4].

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is showing signs of recovery, particularly in the memory chip sector, with increasing prices, inventory reduction, and order recovery indicating a potential end to the "winter" previously forecasted by Morgan Stanley [3][25]. Group 1: Signals of Recovery - Signal 1: South Korea's general DRAM exports have surged, with a 27.8% increase in March, 38% in April, 36% in May, and 25.5% in the first 20 days of June, indicating a shift towards supply-demand tightness [4][6]. - Signal 2: Samsung's general DRAM performance is improving, with expected operating profit of 2 trillion KRW (approximately 1.5 billion USD) in Q2, doubling from the previous quarter due to rising DRAM prices [9]. - Signal 3: DDR4 prices have skyrocketed, with a 16Gb DDR4 chip price rising from 5.6 USD on May 23 to 11.5 USD by June 20, while DDR5 prices remain stable around 6 USD [11][13]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Signal 4: Micron reported strong financial results with quarterly revenue of 9.3 billion USD, a 15.5% quarter-over-quarter increase, and a 36.6% year-over-year increase, significantly exceeding market expectations [14]. - Signal 5: SK Hynix has gained a competitive edge in the DRAM market, achieving a 36% market share in Q1, driven by HBM demand, and expects Q2 operating profit to reach nearly 9 trillion KRW (approximately 6.6 billion USD) [17][19]. Group 3: Structural Changes in the Industry - The current recovery is attributed to structural changes, including the active phase-out of DDR4 by major manufacturers, which reduces supply pressure and shifts focus to DDR5 and HBM products [21]. - Capacity shifts towards HBM production are increasing unit profits, with SK Hynix's capital expenditure rising to 29 trillion KRW, reflecting a strategic pivot to higher-value products [22]. - Policy-driven inventory accumulation due to uncertain trade policies has further contributed to rising short-term prices [23]. Group 4: Market Outlook - The semiconductor industry is expected to enter a new growth cycle, with multiple indicators suggesting that the "chip winter" may be over, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties [26][27].

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is showing signs of recovery, particularly in the DRAM segment, with increasing prices, inventory reduction, and order recovery, indicating a potential new growth cycle ahead [1][24]. Group 1: Signals of Recovery - Signal 1: South Korea's DRAM exports have surged, with a 27.8% increase in March, 38% in April, 36% in May, and 25.5% in the first 20 days of June, marking a significant turnaround from previous declines [2][4]. - Signal 2: Samsung's DRAM performance is improving, with expected operating profit of 2 trillion KRW (approximately 1.5 billion USD) in Q2, driven by rising DRAM prices [6]. - Signal 3: DDR4 prices have nearly doubled, with a 16Gb DDR4 3200 chip price rising from 5.6 USD to 11.5 USD, while DDR5 prices have seen a more modest increase of 9% [7][8]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Signal 4: Micron reported strong financial results with quarterly revenue of 9.3 billion USD, a 15.5% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 36.6% increase year-over-year, significantly exceeding market expectations [10]. - Signal 5: SK Hynix has gained a 36% market share in the global DRAM market, driven by its dominance in the HBM segment, which accounts for 70% of its HBM market share [11][15]. Group 3: Structural Changes in the Industry - The current recovery is attributed to structural changes, including the active withdrawal of DDR4 products by major manufacturers, which reduces supply pressure and shifts focus to DDR5 and HBM [19]. - Capacity shifts towards HBM production are increasing unit profits, with SK Hynix raising its capital expenditure to 29 trillion KRW to support this transition [20]. - Policy-driven inventory accumulation due to uncertain trade policies has further pushed up short-term prices, contrasting sharply with previous pessimistic forecasts [21][22]. Conclusion - The semiconductor industry is entering a new growth cycle characterized by significant changes in supply dynamics, product focus, and market conditions, suggesting that the worst may be over for the sector [24][25].

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