DDR4 memory shortage pushes prices up as industry moves faster to DDR5
Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a seasonal slowdown after the second-quarter stockpiling, memory chip suppliers remain cautiously upbeat about growth heading into the third quarter of 2025. A worsening shortage of DDR4 modules has triggered a surge in rush orders from customers, with demand skyrocketing and prices for DDR4 now surpassing those of newer DDR5 products—a rare flip that’s accelerating the industry’s transition to next-gen memory. Analysts expect the supply crunch to persist through the end of the year.
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Panel makers brace for uncertain Q3 due to cooling demand and tariff risks
After an unexpectedly strong first quarter driven by front-loaded demand, the global LCD panel industry is now showing signs of cooling. The momentum, boosted by US tariff exemptions and China’s “trade-in” subsidies for home electronics, is fading fast as those tailwinds weaken heading into the second half of 2025.