Apacer predicts low prices for memory and SSDs will last at least to 2021
CEO of Apacer explained to Digitimes that the memory manufacturer expects DRAm and NAND (SSD/Flash Storage) prices will remain low at least through the first half of 2021.
The DRAM and NAND flash markets will be oversupplied until the first half of 2021, according to Chang Chia-kun, president for memory module maker Apacer Technology.
Digitimes - The coronavirus pandemic has been hitting hard the consumer device market, in turn dampening demand for memory. The DRAM and and NAND flash markets are expected to see oversupply last into first-half 2021. But in some other markets, strong demand has fueled sales growth for many companies, such as notebook ODMs whose production is badly needed to support stgay-at-home needs. But notebook ODMs' production has been undermined by component shortages. Tight capacity at 8-inch wafer fabs has been blamed for shortages for some IC parts needed for notebook production. DRAM, NAND flash in oversupply: The DRAM and NAND flash markets will be oversupplied until the first half of 2021, according to Chang Chia-kun, president for memory module maker Apacer Technology.
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It will just like ddr4 did.
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What is he talking about the SSD prices are MUCH more expensive then what I paid in early 2019 and end of 2018
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I'm curious where these low prices are? They're much higher right now than they were 9-12 months ago.
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It definitely will do. Manufacturers will stop making DDR4, and that will drive up demand to get the remaining stocks, causing prices to rise, and as DDR5 production ramps up then prices will fall. It's inevitable, and predictable, so plan ahead and buy before it happens, or after DDR5 starts to drop.
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Well, hopefully DDR5 won't cause a price hike.