importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-31T15:37:58Z
Samsung Projects Escalating Memory Chip Shortage Through 2027, Prolonged Supply Constraints Until 2028
Samsung anticipates the memory chip shortage will intensify through 2027, with supply constraints persisting until 2028 due to surging AI demand. The shortage is driving up component costs, forcing price hikes across consumer electronics and impacting profitability in Samsung's smartphone and TV divisions.
AI data center demand is fueling a multi-year chip shortage, pushing up component costs and retail device prices.
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