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Memory Giants Samsung and SK Hynix Push Through 30% Price Increases Amid AI Server Boom (trendforce.com)

(Thursday October 23, 2025 @05:20PM (msmash) from the more-expensive-to-remember dept.)


Samsung and SK Hynix have [1]raised DRAM and NAND flash prices by up to 30% for the fourth quarter, Korean publications report. The two Korean memory giants passed the new rates on to customers as analysts predict the AI-driven memory supercycle will be longer and stronger than past boom periods.

Several leading international electronics and server companies are stockpiling memory and negotiating long-term supply deals spanning two to three years. U.S. and Chinese electronics firms and data center operators are exploring mid-to-long-term contracts. Companies typically sign DRAM contracts on a quarterly or annual basis.



[1] https://www.trendforce.com/news/2025/10/23/news-samsung-sk-hynix-reportedly-lift-memory-prices-up-to-30-long-term-supply-deals-in-play/



nothing like... (Score:2)

by guygo ( 894298 )

good ol' price fixing.

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