[News] Kioxia Reportedly Exits 2D NAND Market, Phasing Out Floating Gate and BiCS FLASH Gen 3 in 2028
Kioxia China issued an EOL notice for Floating Gate and BiCS FLASH Gen 3 products, with final shipments scheduled for Dec 31, 2028. This move aligns with Samsung's recent halt of 2D NAND production and TrendForce's forecast of a 41.7% YOY capacity drop in MLC NAND Flash. Bullish. The consolidation of 2D NAND supply by major players like Samsung and Kioxia signals a significant supply shortage and upward price pressure.
- Related manufacturers
- Kioxia, Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Micron
- Impact score
- 90 / 100, high impact