YMTC plans new fabs to boost capacity amid rising US-China tensions

What happened

YMTC plans to build two new fabs alongside a third nearing completion, aiming to more than double its total NAND flash production capacity to over 500,000 wafers per month. This expansion occurs amid U.S. export restrictions and China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency, with the company also entering the DRAM market. Bearish: Increased supply from a major market player, despite geopolitical constraints, adds downward pressure on global NAND and DRAM prices.

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Source: Evertiq · 4/14/2026 · View original source