RAM Prices Rising Faster Than Gold: DRAM Costs Up 171% in a Year
In 2025, the RAM market is experiencing a rapid surge in prices. According to Commercial Times, contract prices for DRAM chips have increased by 171.8% compared to the same period last year. Experts attribute this sharp rise to the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies, which has triggered an unprecedented demand for computing power, 3dnews.ru reports.
According to Chen Libai, Chairman of the Board at Adata, the DRAM market will enter a “bull” phase in the fourth quarter of 2025 — a period during which prices will continue to grow. He also predicts that in 2026 the industry could face a serious memory shortage.
The price hike has affected not only RAM but also other types of storage. Prices for NAND flash memory and even hard drives are rising, directly linked to the growing demand from server manufacturers building systems for artificial intelligence.
Analysts note that the current price trend is likely to persist for at least the next four years, which could have a significant impact on the electronics and IT infrastructure markets.
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