The average price of memory semiconductors rose in April.
According to the market research firm DRAM Exchange, the average fixed transaction price of general-purpose DRAM products (DDR4 8Gb 1Gx8) for PCs in April was recorded at $1.65, a sharp increase of 22.22% from the previous month.
DRAM prices showed double-digit declines in September (-17.07%) and November (-20.59%) of last year, but have remained stable for four consecutive months since December.
This increase is interpreted as being due to major PC manufacturers securing preemptive inventories following the announcement of the U.S. government's reciprocal tariff and a 90-day grace period.
The average fixed transaction price of general-purpose NAND flash products (128Gb 16Gx8 MLC) for memory cards and USBs recorded $2.79, an increase of 11.06% from the previous month.
NAND prices have shown a downward trend for four consecutive months since September of last year but rebounded last January (4.57%) and have been on the rise for four consecutive months.
The market research firm TrendForce noted, 'Despite the rebound of DRAM prices in the second quarter, concerns regarding the potential impact of tariffs and inflation on PC demand in the second half of the year still exist,' adding that 'considering the uncertainties surrounding tariff rates and the potential for increased trade barriers between countries, the expected magnitude of the increase in DRAM prices may be adjusted downward.'