According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of global market research firm TrendForce, the decline of the PC industry has led to decreased revenue for DRAM makers worldwide.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, as PC shipments are continually adjusted downwards and yearly growth has decreased by 5% YoY, demand for the peak season is not as strong as expected and the oversupply situation continues to worsen.
Although NAND flash market demand was sluggish in the beginning of the third quarter of 2012 due to slow economic recovery worldwide, Toshiba’s July announcement of capacity cuts and the arrival of Apple’s iPhone 5 in September provided positive market stimulation.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, as NAND Flash supply continues to tighten, and as demand momentum persists, 2HOct. contract prices have shown a growth of approximately 7-12%.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, given the persistent oversupply situation in the global DRAM market, along with the -5% YoY shipment growth for PCs, October contract prices have dropped below $16 USD, and are continuing to approach the $15 USD mark.