DRAM Contract Price Apr. 2026

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2026-04-30

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PC DRAM contract prices rose this quarter, but momentum slowed. High costs weakened PC sales, cooling negotiations and ending the extreme seller's market. Spot markets stabilized, while long-term contracts anticipate gradual, sustained price increases.

Key Highlights

Price Growth Slowing: PC DRAM contract prices rose, but upward momentum weakened compared to previous periods.
Demand Softening: Rising component costs hinder PC replacements, lowering shipment forecasts and easing buyer inventory pressure.
Cooling Negotiations: Suppliers stopped aggressive, alternating markups. The market shifted away from extreme seller dominance, with long-term contracts expecting gradual price hikes.
Spot vs. Contract: Spot markets cooled due to inventory sell-offs. Conversely, chip contract prices rose as major supplier production cuts transferred pricing power.