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Efosa Udinmwen

20 September 2025

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Micron pauses DRAM and NAND quotes, signalling sharper increases coming soon
DDR4 spot prices climbed 3.31%, rising from $4.896 to $5.058
Transaction volumes are shrinking as buyers resist higher memory costs

Micron and SanDisk are preparing aggressive price adjustments that could ripple through the storage and memory markets within weeks.

Recent reports have claimed SanDisk has already announced a 10% hike for NAND products, aiming to boost market sentiment.
In response, Micron has paused its NAND and DRAM quotes, signaling sharper increases on the horizon.

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These developments come as suppliers attempt to recover margins ahead of anticipated supply shortages in 2026, while buyers remain hesitant to accept steep hikes.

Spot prices for DRAM continue to move upward, led by DDR4 products.
The average spot price of mainstream DDR4 1Gx8 3200MT/s chips has climbed 3.31%, rising from $4.896 to $5.058 in a single week.
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However, transaction volumes are shrinking as buyers resist these increases, showing limited willingness to absorb higher costs.
Meanwhile, the spot trading of DDR5 chips remains subdued, showing no change from previous weeks.
Despite DDR5 representing the latest memory technology, its uptake appears tempered by cost concerns and limited near-term demand growth.

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SanDisk’s effort to push a 10% NAND price increase has not been fully embraced by buyers, especially now that peak-season stocking activity has passed.
The spot price of 512Gb TLC wafers has risen by around 1.5%, but suppliers have largely confined increases to channels rather than the retail market.
If these channel adjustments expand, consumers could soon see higher costs for SSD storage and related products.
SanDisk’s recent financial results show why suppliers are confident in pursuing price hikes.
The company reported quarterly revenue of $1.901 billion, a 12% increase from the prior quarter and 8% year-over-year growth.
For fiscal 2025, revenue reached $7.355 billion, up 10% from fiscal 2024.
This growth was supported by moderate gains in bit shipments and average selling prices, demonstrating sustained demand across key segments.
SanDisk’s data center business accounted for over 12% of total bits shipped, while cloud revenue rose 25% year-over-year to $213 million.
These figures indicate that enterprise and professional sectors remain willing to absorb higher costs, giving suppliers a foundation to push DRAM and NAND pricing higher.
With suppliers holding firm on quotes and signaling additional hikes, both enterprise customers and end users may face increased costs during the Black Friday period.
Rising DRAM and NAND prices could tighten margins for retailers and integrators, particularly if buyers delay purchases in anticipation of stabilization.
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Efosa Udinmwen

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Efosa has been writing about technology for over 7 years, initially driven by curiosity but now fueled by a strong passion for the field. He holds both a Master’s and a PhD in sciences, which provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking. Efosa developed a keen interest in technology policy, specifically exploring the intersection of privacy, security, and politics. His research delves into how technological advancements influence regulatory frameworks and societal norms, particularly concerning data protection and cybersecurity. Upon joining TechRadar Pro, in addition to privacy and technology policy, he is also focused on B2B security products. Efosa can be contacted at this email: udinmwenefosa@gmail.com

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