Tight Supply Keeps Memory Contract Prices Rising Into Q3 2026

A DigiTimes report says the memory market has entered a powerful upswing, with third-quarter 2026 contract prices continuing to rise after already posting steep gains in the second quarter. According to the report, second-quarter contract prices climbed 40%, and third-quarter increases could reach another 30% to 40% as upstream supply remains tight. For RamTrend, this is a clear pricing signal: strong contract momentum and constrained supply conditions point to continued firmness across the memory market in the second half of 2026. The report also indicates that the top three memory manufacturers are positioned for sharply stronger profits if current pricing trends persist.