DDR4 memory contract prices jump 24% in three months
DDR4 memory chip contract prices rose 24% between August and October, according to Barclays. DDR5 prices also climbed, but less sharply—up 20% in the same period. Ongoing chip shortages are forcing customers to accept agreements tied to market rates, not set price ranges. The shortages are expected to last into 2028 or beyond, with production prioritizing higher-demand chips.
- DDR4 prices rose 24% over three months ending October
- DDR5 prices rose 20% in the same period
- Contracts now follow market rates, not fixed ranges
- Shortages may persist into 2028, analysts say
- Some buyers reducing chip specs to cope with supply
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