Memory & SSD Supply Pressure Continues in 2026

News Summary

Recent industry reports show memory component shortages driven by AI and data center demand are pushing up prices sharply across DRAM and NAND storage — with up to a 16× price increase for some SSDs relative to HDDs, and pervasive shortages expected through at least 2027. This memory crunch is affecting server and PC platforms globally.

Industry Implication

Hardware vendors and enterprises are facing upward pressure on BOM costs, longer lead times, and disruptions to production planning. This trend is influencing server, storage, and industrial computing supply chains.

Angthumb Business Tie-in

“Amid rising memory and storage costs worldwide, reliable OEM/ODM partners with robust supply chain planning and flexible component sourcing become essential. At Angthumb, we mitigate these risks through diversified supply channels and deep experience integrating alternative memory and storage options into our industrial motherboard, Mini PC, and NAS platforms. Our engineering teams proactively manage component selection to ensure projects remain on track despite macro supply constraints.”