DRAM and NAND Contract Prices Forecast to Rise as Much as 20% in Q4 2026
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AI keeps memory prices climbing in Q4 as consumer demand weakens
Contract prices for conventional DRAM are expected to rise by 10–15% QoQ in the fourth quarter of 2026, and NAND flash prices by 15–20%, according to TrendForce. AI servers continue to drive the market, while consumer electronics are increasingly struggling to absorb higher costs.
Clearly, we know that there is no lull in the memory market. And according to TrendForce's latest forecasts, DRAM and NAND Flash's contract prices are expected to rise again in the fourth quarter of 2026, with increases of up to 20% in some cases. A trend that directly affects the PC market, as we are talking about both the memory used for our RAM bars and the NAND in our SSD. Up to 20% increase for DRAM In detail, TrendForce anticipates an incr…
AI Server Demand Sustains Memory Contract Price Increases in 4Q26, While Consumer-Side Pressure Persists
TrendForce's latest memory industry research reveals that DRAM suppliers continue to prioritize advanced-process capacity for high-performance server products in 4Q26, keeping the overall market undersupplied. However, the pace of contract price increases is expected to moderate, with conventional DRAM prices projected to rise 10-15% QoQ. Meanwhile, the NAND Flash market is seeing a divergence between accelerating AI demand and weak consumer de…
DRAM market to stay tight in Q4 as prices rise 10–15%
DRAM suppliers continue to prioritize advanced-process capacity for high-performance server products in 4Q26, keeping the overall market undersupplied, according to TrendForce. However, the pace of contract price increases is expected to moderate, with conventional DRAM prices projected to rise 10–15% QoQ. Meanwhile, the NAND Flash market is seeing a divergence between accelerating AI demand and […]
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