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Global Memories Market 2025

Memories Market Size

In 2021, the global memories market increased by 15% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Memories Production

In value terms, memories production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Memories Exports

Exports

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of multichip integrated circuits: memories, when their volume increased by 14% to X units. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, memories exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from China (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units), Singapore (X units), South Korea (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Japan (X units), together resulting at 92% of total export. Malaysia (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 72% of global exports.

China, with a CAGR of +20.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average memories export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, memories export price increased by +33.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 27%. The global export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while Singapore ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+15.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Memories Imports

Imports

In 2021, approx. X units of multichip integrated circuits: memories were imported worldwide; growing by 5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +57.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, memories imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 38%. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main importers of multichip integrated circuits: memories in 2021, amounting to approx. 36% and 25% of total imports, respectively. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) took a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Singapore (7.3%) and South Korea (5.8%). The following importers - Vietnam (X units) and Malaysia (X units) - together made up 5.8% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +120.0%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest memories importing markets worldwide were China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 72% of global imports. South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +109.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average memories import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+19.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Hong Kong SAR remains the largest memories consuming country worldwide, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, memories consumption in Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. France ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Hong Kong SAR, South Korea and Japan, with a combined 57% share of global production.
In value terms, the largest memories supplying countries worldwide were South Korea, China and Hong Kong SAR, with a combined 74% share of global exports.
In value terms, the largest memories importing markets worldwide were China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan Chinese), with a combined 74% share of global imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan, which together accounted for a further 18%.
In 2021, the average memories export price amounted to $1.5 per unit, dropping by -26.1% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average memories import price amounted to $1.8 per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global memories market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 26113023 - Multichip integrated circuits: memories
  • Prodcom 26113027 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): dynamic random-access memories (D-RAMs)
  • Prodcom 26113034 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): static random-access memories (S-RAMs), including cache random-access memories (cache-RAMs)
  • Prodcom 26113054 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): UV erasable, programmable, read only memories (EPROMs)
  • Prodcom 26113065 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E.PROMs), including flash E.PROMs
  • Prodcom 26113067 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): other memories

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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