The market for computer memory is going through hard times, while DRAM chip , designed for mobile devices, bring producers record revenue. Experts note that the impressive results in the second quarter 2012 was possible due to the growing demand and stable prices.
Proceeds from the sale of mobile memory in the second quarter was $ 1.85 billion, which is only $ 20 million above those of the first three months 2012. The leader in the segment is Samsung company , which accounts for 61% of the market. Second place keeps SK Hynix with about 20%, a position located below Elpida (13%), the fourth largest was Micron (4%).
Also, analysts have turned their attention to the market of flash memory NOR and NAND. Experts estimate that in 2012 the total volume of sales in this area will be reduced by 4.7%, or up to $ 24.3 billion. In 2011, the figure was $ 25.5 billion.
Despite the negative figure, next year, analysts expect growth in the amount of $ 11.4. In this case, projected average annual growth of 5.3%, which will allow the market to grow to $ 33.3 billion by the end of 2016.