https://2412105d.bracaltechyt.pages.dev/tags/market/Recent content in Market on Bracal TechnologiesHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 BracalTechnologiesSun, 22 Mar 2026 02:29:52 +0000https://2412105d.bracaltechyt.pages.dev/news/2026-03-22-ram-shortage-2026-how-rising-memory-costs-are-hitting-phones/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:29:52 +0000https://2412105d.bracaltechyt.pages.dev/news/2026-03-22-ram-shortage-2026-how-rising-memory-costs-are-hitting-phones/<h2 class="relative group">What happened <div id="what-happened" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#what-happened" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <p>Memory prices have surged approximately 90% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, according to Counterpoint Technology Market Research. TrendForce expects DRAM contract prices to climb 90-95% in Q1 2026, with NAND flash up 55-60% in the same period. The shortage stems from the three largest RAM manufacturers—Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology, who control 93% of the market—prioritizing high-bandwidth memory production for AI data centers.</p>