SK Hynix has revealed that it might not be able to resume full operations at its fire-damaged DRAM fab in Wuxi, China by its target timeframe.

　　SK Hynix said in September 2013 that it would fully recover normal output levels in November. However, the target date will probably be delayed for a month, depending on supplies from related equipment and component makers, the company said on October 29.

　　The September 4 fire at SK Hynix' China plant pushed up DRAM prices by double digits in September.

　　Contract market prices for DRAM memory are set to rise further but at a modest pace in October, as disappointing sales of end-market products has partially offset the impact of tight chip supplies, according to sources at memory makers. The price outlook will be more determined after November when DRAM inventory levels at PC OEMs fall to alarm levels, said the sources, adding that OEMs are still reluctant to step up procurement to replenish inventory.