After jumping 2,200% over the last twelve months, DDR4 spot prices fall 5%, the first decline in nearly a year — DDR5 pricing sees some relief in China channel market

What happened

DDR4 16Gb spot prices fell 5% to $74.10, the first monthly decline in a year, while DDR5 16Gb dropped 5% to $37.20, with 32GB DDR5 kits falling up to 30% in China. This spot market correction is driven by distributor inventory clearing and weak consumer demand, contrasting with TrendForce's forecast of rising contract prices.

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Source and time

Source: Tom's Hardware · 4/10/2026 · View original source