Memory Chip Prices Spike as AI Data Centres Boost Forecast

Seoul – The latest market analysis predicts the semiconductor industry will eclipse $1.6 trillion in 2026, largely thanks to aggressive AI infrastructure investment. Samsung and SK Hynix together are expected to command more than 50 % of the memory market, while DRAM and NAND flash prices have risen 4.4‑fold and nine‑fold year‑on‑year.