📊Executive Summary

SK Hynix has announced plans to discontinue its DDR4 production lines by the second quarter of 2026, following a similar move by Samsung Electronics. This end-of-life (EOL) announcement is expected to create a supply crunch in the DRAM market, as both companies are major players in the memory segment. The discontinuation of DDR4 production could lead to increased demand for remaining DDR4 stocks, potentially impacting pricing and availability for manufacturers relying on this memory type. Procurement teams should prepare for potential supply shortages and consider alternative sourcing strategies for memory components....