DRAM Market

DRAM is a type of random-access memory that can store data which involves periodic upgrades. The data stored on a DRAM chip depends upon the applied voltage. The data storage capacity (density) of DRAM is measured in kilobit, megabit, or gigabit. The advent of DRAM witnessed the domination of US-based companies; though, gradually Japanese companies took leadership owing to the government support and efficient production process. However, in recent years, various regions in China (including Taiwan) have witnessed the production and supply of DRAM solutions.

The various factors attributing to high adoption of these DRAM solutions are growing number of smartphones and tablets, rise in demand for network storage systems and server applications, and use of DRAM solutions in IoT-related components. Furthermore, high-bandwidth memory requirement for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications drive the need for DRAM chips. The major buyers of DRAM solutions are technology companies such as Facebook Inc., Google and Amazon and smartphone manufacturers such as Apple Inc., Huawei Technologies Co., and Xiaomi Corp. among others.

This study on the global DRAM market provides detailed information on industry trends and dynamics, market size, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities. This research report categorizes the DRAM market by type, technology, application, and region/country. Based on type, the market is segmented into synchronous DRAM, Burst Extended Data Output (BEDO), Extended Data Output (EDO), asynchronous DRAM, and FPM (Fast Page Mode). The technology segment includes DDR4, DDR3, DDR5/GDDR5, and DDR2. The applications of DRAM covered in the study are PCs/laptops, mobile phones, gaming consoles, and networking devices. The regions included in the study are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.

By type, the Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) segments hold the largest market share and is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the high operating performance and speed. Most laptops and PC’s have SDRAM as the main system memory. By technology, the largest market share is estimated to be held by DDR4 that is a curved edge technology which makes easier to put into slot and remove memory chip from slot, however, the upcoming DDR5/GDDR5 technology is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. By application, PC/laptop segment dominated the market in terms of market share and is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate during the forecast period. By region, Asia-Pacific is the most significant contributor and it is expected to grow with the fastest CAGR from 2018 to 2023. China (including Taiwan) followed by Japan dominates the market in both demand DRAM solutions, whereas, China (including Taiwan) and South Korea lead in the global supply of DRAM solutions.

The DRAM market is highly competitive with the presence of many vendors that offer feature-rich and innovative memory solutions to their customers. The major vendors profiled in the study are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd (South Korea), SK Hynix Inc. (South Korea), Micron Technology, Inc. (US), Transcend Information, Inc. (Taiwan), Powerchip Technology Corporation (Taiwan), Nanya Technology Corporation (Taiwan), Winbond Electronics Corporation (Taiwan), Kingston Technology Corporation (US), Integrated Silicon Solution Inc. (US) and ATP Electronics, Inc. (Taiwan).

The market players are adopting several organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as product enhancement, product launch, partnership, agreement, and collaboration to improve their position and excel in the global DRAM market. In December 2018, Micron Technology, Inc. and Wi-LAN Inc. had signed a license agreement with Powerchip Technology Corporation for the patents related to DRAM and semiconductor process technologies. In the same year, Nanya Technology Corporation acquired Formosa Advanced Technology Co. Ltd. to strengthen the DRAM products testing and packaging.