China's Memory Market Impact on Global Prices
China's surge in DRAM and NAND chip production is driving down global memory prices, affecting both consumer and industrial markets.
May 2026
May 22, 2026
China begins flooding DRAM and NAND chip market
China started increasing supply of DRAM chips. China also began increasing supply of NAND chips. This action is associated with a predicted drop in memory prices globally.
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China is flooding DRAM and NAND chip markets
China reportedly began flooding the global market with DRAM and NAND chips. This action was cited as a cause for anticipated declines in memory prices.
Source ↗May 23, 2026
China floods market with DRAM and NAND chips
China initiated the flooding of the market with DRAM and NAND chips. This action caused memory prices to tip towards falling. The event was noted on May 23, 2026.
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