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Memory Prices Soar Higher Than Gold: AI Demand Sparks Industrial DRAM Shortage

*Memory Prices Surge Beyond Gold – AI Demand Reshaping the Industry
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The industrial memory market is facing an unprecedented upheaval. DRAM prices have jumped 171.8% YoY, with DDR5 and NAND flash also seeing steep increases.

AI projects, such as large language model training, are consuming massive amounts of memory—sometimes accounting for 40% of global DRAM production. Manufacturers are shifting to high-bandwidth memory, reducing supply for standard industrial-grade modules.

This shortage is impacting industrial control, medical electronics, and networking sectors, making stable long-term memory supply more challenging than ever.

💡** Key Takeaways:**

✅ AI-driven demand is the primary driver of soaring memory prices
✅ Standard DDR4/DDR5 and NAND supplies are tightening
✅ Market volatility worsened by hoarding and agent manipulation
The memory market is in a structural transition, and companies must rethink procurement strategies to adapt.

https://www.forlinx.net/industrial-news/memory-prices-soar-ai-driven-dram-shortage-750.html

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