Prices for enterprise SSDs and HDDs have risen significantly due to high demand for storage solutions supporting artificial intelligence infrastructure. HDD supplies are locked in by contracts until 2027, while SSD prices have increased 6.5 times over the past year.
Due to the crisis in the DRAM market and rising production costs, Fujifilm will increase prices on several camera models starting September 1, 2026. Similar changes may also occur with other manufacturers.
Despite Samsung's record profits in the memory segment, employees are demanding higher bonuses and preparing for a large-scale strike. A production halt could result in billions in losses and further worsen the global shortage of DRAM and NAND.
In 2026, due to the crisis in the DRAM market, smartphone production may decrease by up to 15%, and device prices are expected to rise, especially for budget models. The increasing cost of memory has already driven up smartphone manufacturing expenses, and this trend is likely to continue.