Due to the 'Semiconductor Cold Wave,' February DRAM Prices Also in the $1 Range... "Possible Decline in March"

Oversupply Continues
NAND Flash Remains Stable... Maintains $4 Range

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Ye-ju] Despite the semiconductor downturn, the February D-RAM transaction price remained in the 1-dollar range.

Global market research firm DRAMeXchange announced on the 28th that the average fixed transaction price for PC D-RAM general products (DDR4 8Gb 1Gx8) in February was $1.81, the same level as the previous month.

February DRAM Price Trends.

The fixed transaction price refers to the contract transaction amount between companies. It is considered the most representative indicator showing market conditions related to semiconductor supply and demand.

D-RAM prices maintained $4.10 until September 2021 but fluctuated between declines and stability starting in October. After dropping to $2.88 in July last year and $2.21 in October, prices plunged to the 1-dollar range in January this year.

Regarding this, Taiwanese market research firm TrendForce explained, "Due to the absence of new negotiations, February PC D-RAM prices mostly remained stable," adding, "In March, suppliers and buyers will focus on second-quarter contracts." They further stated, "If suppliers and buyers reach an early agreement on second-quarter contract prices, a decline in D-RAM prices in March cannot be ruled out."

NAND flash prices mostly remained at the same level as last month. The average fixed transaction price for NAND flash general products (128Gb 16Gx8 MLC) this month was $4.14, unchanged from last month.

NAND flash prices, which had maintained $4.81 since July 2021, had fallen for five consecutive months after a 3.01% drop in June last year. After halting the price decline at $4.14 in November last year, prices have remained stable.

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