[News] SK hynix Reportedly Raises DDR4/ LPDDR4X Contract Prices by 20% as Q3 Demand Stays Strong

As memory makers move to phase out DDR4, with shipments expected to end in early 2026, contract prices continue to climb. According to China’s Wallstreetcn, SK hynix has raised contract prices for DDR4 and LPDDR4X memory by around 20%, marking a new round of price hikes.

This trend echoes findings from TrendForce, which notes that the three major DRAM suppliers are reallocating capacity to higher-end products and phasing out PC, server-grade DDR4, and mobile LPDDR4X. As a result, average contract prices for mainstream DRAM are expected to rise 10–15% in Q3 2025, with LPDDR4 seeing a sharper jump of 23–28%, according to TrendForce.

As previously reported by Commercial Times, Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are set to end DDR4 shipments between late 2025 and early 2026. Among them, SK hynix is expected to be the last of the Big Three to phase out DDR4, with plans to stop orders in October 2025 and complete shipments by April 2026, according to the report.

With supply tightening, SK hynix isn’t alone in driving up DDR4 prices. According to IT Home, Samsung reached agreements with major clients in early May to raise DDR4 prices by around 20%, while earlier rumors also indicated that Micron has hiked June DDR4 prices by 50%, sending 8Gb and 16Gb spot prices soaring.

TrendForce notes that DDR4 demand remains strong in 3Q25, and suppliers are aiming to raise prices more aggressively. As Taiwanese manufacturers currently lack the capacity and product specifications to fully meet market needs, DDR4 supply is expected to remain tight in the short term. Moreover, DDR4 output is being prioritized for server applications, leaving limited availability for consumer-grade user, according to TrendForce.

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