TrendForce’s latest research indicates that the global client SSD market experienced a price low in 2023, followed by gradual stabilization of supply and demand and a price rebound in 2024. However, retail SSD sales face challenges due to ongoing weak consumer electronics demand and notebook SSD attach rates reaching 100%. This has led to reduced shipments from SSD module makers. Channel SSD shipments for 2024 are projected at 101 million units, reflecting a 14% YoY decrease.
As major North American CSPs release their latest earnings and investment outlooks, TrendForce has increased its 2025 CapEx forecast for the top eight CSPs worldwide from 61% YoY growth to 65%. For 2026, CSPs are anticipated to continue investing aggressively, with total CapEx expected to exceed US$600 billion, marking a 40% YoY increase. This trend highlights the strong long-term growth potential of AI infrastructure.
TrendForce hosted the AI-Driven Innovation: The Convergence of Vision, Power, and Intelligence seminar in Seoul on November 5. The leading technology industry analysis firm shared insights into how AI is driving advances spanning near-eye displays and autonomous robotics to HBM memory, advanced MLCCs, and AI-optimized semiconductor manufacturing. Key highlights from the seminar include:
TrendForce’s latest analysis of the AI server market shows that demand from CSPs and sovereign cloud deployments will remain robust through 2026. This momentum will fuel stronger pull-ins for GPUs and ASICs, alongside the rapid expansion of AI inference applications. As a result, global AI server shipments are forecast to grow by more than 20% in 2026, with AI servers accounting for an increased 17% share of overall server shipments.
TrendForce’s latest investigations show that server DRAM contract prices are strengthening in 4Q25, driven by ongoing data center expansion among global CSPs. This momentum is lifting overall DRAM pricing. Although final contract pricing for the quarter is still being negotiated, suppliers are showing a greater willingness to raise quotes as CSPs increase order volumes.