# Global Memory Shortage Crisis: Market Analysis and the Potential Impact on the Smartphone and PC Markets in 2026

Background on the [[global memory shortage crisis]].

> In late 2025, the global semiconductor ecosystem is experiencing an unprecedented memory chip shortage with knock-on effects for the device manufacturers and end users that could persist well into 2027.

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> DRAM prices have surged significantly as demand from AI data centers continues to outstrip supply, creating a supply/demand imbalance.

[[The global memory shortage crisis is caused by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure]].