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Memory chip shortage drives surge in China's used phone chip market
What happened
A severe global shortage of consumer-grade memory chips is driving a surge in China's used mobile phone recycling market, with even non-functional devices fetching higher prices. This indicates strong secondary demand for chip components due to primary supply constraints. Bullish: The shortage is creating alternative, high-demand channels for memory components, tightening the overall supply picture.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 75/100
Affected components and suppliers
Consumer-grade Memory Chips
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Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 3/30/2026 · View original source
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