DDR4 8Gb Contract & Spot Price — Historical Time Series Data
DDR4 8Gb contract and spot pricing 2018–2026. Monthly spot price series captures the full cycle: the 2018 peak, 2019–2023 correction, CXMT-driven $1.63 trough (Jan 2025), and the historic +683% spike to $12.76 (Nov 2025) — the most dramatic DRAM price event in a decade.
DDR4 8Gb Contract & Spot Price
DDR4 8Gb contract and spot pricing 2018–2026. Monthly spot price series captures the full cycle: the 2018 peak, 2019–2023 correction, CXMT-driven $1.63 trough (Jan 2025), and the historic +683% spike to $12.76 (Nov 2025) — the most dramatic DRAM price event in a decade.
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Data Table
| Period | Series | Value |
|---|---|---|
Q1 2022 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | ••• |
Q2–Q3 2022 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | ••• |
Q4 2022 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | ••• |
Q2 2023 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | ••• |
Q4 2023 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | ••• |
Q1 2024 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | ••• |
Q2–Q3 2024 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | $2.75 |
Q4 2024 | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | $3.10 |
Mar 2025 | DDR4 8Gb (spot) | $1.63 |
Jul 2025 | DDR4 8Gb (spot) | $5.20 |
Nov 2025 | DDR4 8Gb (spot) | $12.76 |
Q1 2026P | DDR4 8Gb (contract) | +55–60% QoQ |
Methodology & Sources
Contract prices: directional from TrendForce press releases (exact $/unit figures require paid subscription). Spot prices: Deep Research (106 sources). Mar 2025 ($1.63) and Nov 2025 ($12.76) are confirmed high-confidence data points.
Citations:
- TrendForce direction (Mar 2026)
- TrendForce (Oct 2023)
- TrendForce / industry consensus (Mar 2026)
- Deep Research (106 sources) (Mar 2026)
- Industry spot trackers / Silicon Analysts (Mar 2026)
- TrendForce (Jan 2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What drives DDR4 DRAM price cycles?
- DRAM pricing is cyclical, driven by supply-demand imbalances. The 2022–2023 crash (from $5+ to $1.63/8Gb) was caused by inventory correction. The 2024–2025 recovery (back to $4–5/8Gb) was driven by AI server builds and production cuts by Samsung and SK Hynix.
- What is the difference between contract and spot DRAM pricing?
- Contract pricing is negotiated quarterly between OEMs and memory suppliers, typically 10–20% below spot. Spot pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is more volatile. During shortages, spot can trade at 50–100% premiums over contract.