""The AI boom, along with the massive investments in infrastructure and data centers that come with it, is having a noticeable impact on the memory chip market," Wolfgang Weber, CEO of the German Electro and Digital Industry Association (ZVEI), told DW. "According to analyses by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) institute, prices for these chips rose by 50% last year," Weber said. As a result, consumers may face not only longer delivery times but also higher prices for electronic and digital devices."
"The latest figures from WSTS underscore the industry's rapid growth (see chart). In the first half of 2025, the global semiconductor market reached $346 billion (293 billion) an increase of 18.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, WSTS forecasts 22% growth for 2025, bringing the market to $772 billion. For 2026, it expects an even sharper rise of more than 25%, pushing the market to $975 billion."
Surging AI demand and major investments in infrastructure and data centers are increasing demand for memory chips. Prices for memory chips rose by 50% last year. Consumers can expect longer delivery times and higher prices for smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices. The semiconductor market reached $346 billion in the first half of 2025, up 18.9% year-on-year. Forecasts project 22% growth for 2025 to $772 billion and over 25% growth in 2026 to $975 billion. A market study estimates average smartphone selling prices could rise 3–5% in a moderate scenario or up to 8% in a pessimistic scenario. Experts warn that the era of cheap, plentiful memory and storage is ending as supply struggles to keep pace with demand.
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