Gartner forecast points to sharp NAND price rise and slow relief for OEMs

Gartner forecasts that NAND flash prices could rise 234% during 2026, according to StorageNewsletter's report on a new flash-cost calculator from Tuxera. The report also says meaningful pricing relief is not expected until late 2027. The forecast matters for OEMs that use flash storage in products such as automotive electronic control units and embedded systems. Higher NAND costs can force manufacturers to revisit capacity choices, component sourcing, and product pricing. The figure is a third-party forecast reported in the context of a vendor product launch, rather than a completed market result. Even so, it signals unusually severe cost pressure for flash buyers if the projected increase materializes.