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AI memory crunch forces DRAM market into 'hourly pricing' model, report claims — small and medium-sized businesses fighting for survival
What happened
DRAM pricing has shifted to an hourly model due to an AI-driven shortage, squeezing over 190,000 small and mid-size firms. TrendForce forecasts Q1 2026 DRAM contract prices to rise 90-95% QoQ, with NAND up 55-60%, and DigiTimes warns of a further 70% DRAM surge in Q2. Bullish: Intensifying supply constraints and extreme price volatility directly threaten procurement and trading strategies.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 95/100
Affected components and suppliers
DRAMNAND Flash
shortageprice-hikehourly-pricingallocation
Source and time
Source: Tom's Hardware · 3/3/2026 · View original source
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