According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, as Chinese New Year holiday sales were not as expected for some downstream clients, most were generally uneager towards post-holiday inventory restocking.
Japanese DRAM maker Elpida’s announcement on seeking bankruptcy protection today (February 27, 2012) came as a shock to the long-suffering DRAM industry. The extent of the repercussions to the industry no less than Qimoda's exit from the DRAM industry in 2007.
With talks and anticipation of Apple’s iPad 3 launch in the near future, the 2012 tablet PC market share battle is just about to commence.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, memory card and UFD retail sales were weak during the Chinese New Year period. As downstream clients’ inventory levels are sufficient for the time being, most clients are not eager to increase purchase volume post-Chinese New Year.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, although 2GB DRAM contract price stayed flat in 1HFeb., highest price did not exceed US$9.5. However, many deals were concluded at higher price ranges, and highest 4GB module price jumped from US$17.25 in 2HJan. to US$18 in 1HFeb.