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Technology · 12 July 2026

Memory chip shortage to worsen by 2027, SK Hynix CEO warns.

Memory chip shortage to worsen by 2027, SK Hynix CEO warns.

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SK Hynix CEO has warned that 2027 will see the worst-ever supply shortages for the memory chip industry. Demand for memory chips is expected to keep exceeding production capacity well into the next decade, despite plans for aggressive expansion. Increased demand from AI customers has led companies to prioritise premium memory segments.

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