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Smaller memory buyers 'basically shut out' of direct supply, Smith says
What happened
According to independent electronic components distributor Smith, smaller electronics manufacturers are relying on the spot market for memory as major customers lock in future supply through long-term agreements, meaning smaller buyers are 'basically shut out' of direct supply. The source does not state any cause beyond major customers locking in future supply through long-term agreements.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 50/100
Affected components and suppliers
memory
memoryspot_marketlong-term_agreementsdistributionsupply_allocation
Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 11/10/2026 · View original source
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