Samsung and SK hynix Memory Inventories Crash Below 10 Days as AI Demand Triggers Historic Shortage, Says Report
Samsung and SK hynix are facing a historic memory shortage, with inventories reportedly down to around ten days, according to Business Korea. AI data center demand is straining production, and the launch of capacity-intensive HBM4 products in 2027 could worsen the crunch. The report highlights growing supply pressures across the memory market.
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