In some regions, we are seeing some relief occassionally, but only specific RAM kits are enjoying the discounts.
China Witnesses $87 Price Drop for 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5 Module, But the Price Still Stands Nearly 5X Higher Than Last Year
The volatility of the current DRAM market is apparent from the price instability, which is why we see RAM prices going up on some days and down on some other. The German market showed such a trend in March, recording its first price drop in RAM prices for various DDR5 modules in March.
Howeve, the price trend quickly changed in a couple of weeks and the prices bumped back to higher numbers in April. Some DDR5 kits got an increase in the price while some saw noticeable reduction, but overall the average price for the DDR5 kits remained over 4X higher than usual. Similarly, the prices of various DDR5 RAM kits are 4–5X higher than in pre-RAMpocalypse era in most regions.
As reported by @realVictor_M, the price for 16 GB DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM kits in China has dropped to a record low this year. It's still way over its usual selling price as seen in June 2025, but compared to February, 2026, the price has dropped by a good 34%. We don't know if it accounts for all the 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5 kits or a specific one, but regardless, seeing a RAM kit dropping from 1,759 Yuan or US$257 to 1,159 or US$169 marks a relief for consumers.
The same kit used to sell for just 246 Yuan or US$36 last year, which makes the "discounted" price nearly 5X higher than usual. The reason for such a steep drop in the price is unclear, and we are interested to know what comes next. Whether the price drop is temporary or whether more DDR5 RAM kits will see such a decline in price remains speculative at this point. It's because it will take a long time for the DRAM market to stabilize as major DRAM makers are focused on fulfilling the demands of AI data centers.
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