DRAM prices surged 90-98% in Q1 2026 as AI demand for high-bandwidth memory starves conventional chip supply. NAND flash jumped 55-100% with more increases

Memory prices are all set to rise further in the coming quarters of 2026 as persistent shortages continue to grip the market.

Ethan Tan, a memory industry consultant and former Samsung China executive, told Jefferies Equity Research analysts during a recent briefing that he expects memory prices to…