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Supply strong, demand weak, August NAND Flash Wafer prices continue rising but with smaller increases. Demand focuses on depleting inventory, September market predicted stagnant, 3Q25-end prices expected to gradually stabilize.
In August 2025, SLC and MLC NAND Flash contract prices increased due to niche application demand and supply-side strategies. Telecom and industrial control markets boosted SLC prices, with Samsung's focus on automotive and industrial control applications raising MLC prices.
The 2Q25 Enterprise SSD market experienced significant growth, driven by robust AI applications and expanding general server deployments. However, severe supply chain challenges, including DDR4 memory and controller IC substrate shortages, led to widespread supply shortfalls. Future competition will center on advanced technology adoption like PCIe 6.0 and higher NAND Flash densities, the accelerating localization trend in China, and persistent supply-demand imbalances. Suppliers must master precise capacity planning and technological upgrades to navigate rising technical thresholds and geopolitical dynamics. Major players are strategically positioning themselves to consolidate or expand market share.
In 2Q25, China's subsidies and US tariff stocking drove NAND Flash shipments and revenue. Growth will moderate in 3Q25 as demand normalizes.
NAND Flash contract prices remain stable with weak spot demand. Suppliers keep healthy inventory; PC and smartphone brands hold low stocks. Module house inventory steady, while hyperscalers increased stock due to rising AI demands.
Micron has announced the halt of future mobile NAND Flash development, shifting focus to higher-margin areas like SSDs and HBM. This move addresses market competition and sluggish demand, reallocating resources to more profitable sectors, enhancing competitiveness.
In 2Q25, global smartphone production reached approximately 300 million units, up 4% quarter-over-quarter and 4.8% year-over-year. In terms of market share, Samsung maintained its leading position, benefiting from stable demand for its A series and proactive inventory buildup in response to U.S. tariffs, achieving improved production compared to the previous year. Apple ranked second globally; while facing challenges in China due to Huawei’s resurgence and setbacks in AI-related topics, it managed to sustain first-half sales in China at last year’s level through price reductions and subsidy strategies. Xiaomi maintained steady growth and ranked third worldwide, relying on expansion into emerging markets and benefiting from favorable policies in China.
In the mobile DRAM market, price disparities among different applications remain significant. Due to greater-than-expected increases in 3Q25 contract prices, pricing negotiations in the PC and smartphone sectors have progressed slowly, while prices for consumer products are being updated frequently. The volatility in mobile DRAM prices is increasing end-product costs and may dampen future sales momentum.
In the third quarter, enterprise SSD demand is strong, supporting NAND Flash capacity, while the smartphone and PC markets are weak. YMTC expands capacity and improves yield rates, increasing market share and technological advancements.
Samsung advances high-value NAND Flash technology amid rising AI and data center demand. Enterprise SSD growth boosts inventory digestion, yet overall NAND market recovery remains limited due to economic and end-demand challenges.
In 2025, the electronics industry sees diverging trends: strong AI demand, weak consumer devices, early pull-in erases seasonality, and future growth slows.
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