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Memory prices stay high for years
Industry expert says flash storage costs won't drop until 2029
In brief
Industry expert says flash storage costs won't drop until 2029 Memory card prices will stay high for 2-3 years with a small drop possible by late 2027 Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Quick answers
- When might prices fall?
- A small price drop of 2-5% could happen by late 2027, but not soon.
- Should you panic buy?
- Rabitsch says no need to panic buy now as prices may stay stable for 2-3 years.
- What is the key takeaway from Memory prices stay high for years?
- Memory card prices will stay high for 2-3 years with a small drop possible by late 2027
Why memory prices rose
Solid state storage prices jumped in 2026 as NAND flash shortages hit phones and games consoles.
The storage crisis started
During COVID, memory was sold at a loss to clear stock while demand was low.
AI demand shifted production
AI data centers now use high bandwidth memory, diverting manufacturers from camera storage.
Why prices won't drop soon
Memory factories are booked until 2029-2030, so prices stay high for years.
When might prices fall?
A small price drop of 2-5% could happen by late 2027, but not soon.
Should you panic buy?
Rabitsch says no need to panic buy now as prices may stay stable for 2-3 years.
The one thing
Memory card prices will stay high for 2-3 years with a small drop possible by late 2027
