Rapid spike' in DDR4 spot pricing precipitated by manufacturer phase out plans, US-China tensions, and market uncertainties.

The DRAM market is shifting as falling prices due to weak demand prompt top players like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix ... DDR3 and DDR4, will enable Winbond to produce 8Gb DDR memory.

ChangXin Memory Technologies ... and SK Hynix are also winding down older production nodes, tightening short-term DDR4 supply. Prices have surged accordingly, with Nanya-branded 8Gb DDR4 chips ...