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SSD Prices Explode 303% Due to AI Shortage
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Contract prices for some SSDs jumped 303% in a year as an AI-driven NAND flash shortage reshapes the market. A 256GB TLC SSD reached approximately $134.20 in the third quarter of 2026, up from $33.30. TrendForce forecasts NAND flash contract prices will increase by another 15% to 20% quarter over quarter in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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