Samsung Electronics has raised prices of its DRAM memory chips by up to 60% as a global supply squeeze intensifies, driven largely by soaring demand from AI data-centre operators. The move is expected to tighten an already strained market and increase costs for major technology manufacturers.
Demand for advanced memory used in AI servers and next-generation infrastructure has surged far faster than supply expansion, putting significant pressure on global inventory levels.
The price hike is likely to push up component costs across PC makers, cloud companies, and enterprise hardware builders, with analysts warning that elevated memory prices may persist into 2026.
