DRAM contract prices continue trending downwards in the second half of August, according to the latest data. Pricing in the spot market is also facing a continual drop amid weak demand.
Late August contract prices for mainstream 1Gb DDR3 chips have gone down by up to 5% to US$2.22-2.41, driving the price of 2GB DDR3 modules to US$40 on average. Meanwhile, same-density DDR2 parts have slid by up to 2% for the same period slashing 2GB DDR3 module prices to US$36.
The recent fall in DRAM prices is encouraging PC makers to increase memory content per PC. However, demand is growing at a slower pace than output from the supply side, commented analyst. Suppliers' increased wafer starts and higher yield rates for their more advanced processes are the major reasons behind the growth.
Analyst said he does not see a price rebound until the second quarter of 2011.
In the spot market, prices for mainstream 1Gb DDR2 and DDR3 chips have fallen below US$2 and US$2.40, respectively, according to the data. Branded 1Gb DDR2 and same-density DDR3 parts closed at US$1.99 and US$2.35, respectively, on August 30.