Samsung Electronics Increases DRAM Market Share to 44% in Q3

Widening Gap with 2nd Place SK Hynix
Global DRAM Market Sales Expected to Decline in Q4

Global DRAM Market Sales and Share in Q3 This Year [Data Provided by TrendForce]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Samsung Electronics' global DRAM market share in the third quarter of this year has expanded compared to the previous quarter. This reflects an increase in shipments and rising prices due to steady memory demand.

According to Taiwanese market research firm TrendForce on the 17th, Samsung Electronics' DRAM sales in the third quarter of this year amounted to $11.68 billion (approximately 13.8 trillion KRW), an 11.1% increase from the previous quarter. The market share based on sales also rose by 0.4 percentage points (p) from the previous quarter to 44%, maintaining the top position.

SK Hynix, ranked second, recorded DRAM sales of $7.225 billion (approximately 8.5 trillion KRW) in the third quarter, a 7.5% increase from the previous quarter. However, its market share decreased by 0.7%p from 27.9% in the previous quarter to 27.2%. As a result, the gap in market share between Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix widened from 15.7% in the previous quarter to 16.8%. The third place was held by the U.S. company Micron, whose market share rose by 0.3%p from 22.6% to 22.9%.

Global DRAM market sales were recorded at $26.569 billion (approximately 31.4 trillion KRW), a 10.2% increase from the second quarter. TrendForce explained, "DRAM prices steadily increased through the third quarter of this year, and shipments also rose. Thanks to this, most DRAM companies saw an increase in sales."

However, the global DRAM market sales in the fourth quarter are expected to decline compared to before due to recent price drops and reduced transactions. TrendForce stated, "DRAM customers currently have high inventory levels, and with DRAM prices turning downward in the fourth quarter, customers expecting further price reductions next year are hesitant to make purchases. Due to decreased demand and falling prices, the overall DRAM market is expected to slow down."

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