Samsung, SK Hynix Retain Top Spots in Global NAND Market in Q2
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The global NAND flash market grew by 70% in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter. As market revenue expanded due to sharp increases in NAND prices for two consecutive quarters, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix maintained their positions as the top two players in market share. According to market research firm Counterpoint Research on the 4th, global NAND market revenue in the second quarter of this year increased by 7…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Min-ji = As the NAND flash memory market continued its rapid growth in the second quarter of this year, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix ranked 1st and 2nd respectively...
Samsung Leads NAND Market as Prices Climb 55% in a Single Quarter
The latest NAND market share data from Counterpoint Research shows just how far prices have risen in 2026. The global NAND market grew 70% quarter-over-quarter in Q2, following 90% growth in Q1. This is driven almost entirely by rising prices rather than higher shipments. NAND contract prices climbed 55% QoQ in Q2 alone, which lines up with earlier TrendForce estimates pointing to a 70-75% jump over the same stretch. Samsung held onto the top sp…
Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Surges to 10% DRAM Share as Micron (MU) and SK Hynix Navigate Market Shifts
Key Highlights Chinese manufacturer CXMT achieved 10% DRAM market penetration in Q2 2026, doubling from 4% year-over-year Micron expanded DRAM market presence to 24% and NAND to 15% during Q2 2026 SK Hynix experienced DRAM market contraction from 29% to 25% in one quarter Micron’s entire high-bandwidth memory production secured through take-or-pay agreements until year-end 2026 Western Digital derives 89% of revenues from enterprise and cloud s…
NAND market surges 70% in Q2 2026 on higher prices
Market Share Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Samsung 32% 32% 27% 29% 28% SK Hynix 20% 18% 22% 18% 19% Micron 13% 12% 13% 13% 15% Kioxia 14% 16% 15% 14% 14% SanDisk 12% 12% 13% 13% 11% YMTC 9% 10% 11% 13% 14% Market highlights: In the Q2 2026, […]
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