DRAM Spot Prices Doubled Last Week

DRAM spot prices doubled last week

: Fears that DDR4 has hit the end of the road and the return of tariffs may be to blame

DDR4 memory shortage pushes prices up as industry moves faster to DDR5

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a seasonal slowdown after the second-quarter stockpiling, memory chip suppliers remain cautiously upbeat about growth heading into the third quarter of 2025. A worsening shortage of DDR4 modules has triggered a surge in rush orders from customers, with demand skyrocketing and prices for DDR4 now surpassing those of newer DDR5 products—a rare flip that's accelerating the industry's transition to next-g…