Samsung Sells Out 2027 HBM Capacity as Prices Projected to Surge 200%
10/20/2026 — 10/21, 15:18·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)
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- Samsung has reportedly sold out its entire HBM capacity for 2027 while securing about 70% of general DRAM capacity through long-term contrac…
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On October 20, 2026, cnBeta reported, citing South Korean media, that Samsung had signed large-scale memory supply agreements with major global technology companies, securing sales volume for the coming years in advance. The report drew on a securities analyst note stating that about 70% of Samsung's general-purpose DRAM capacity is now covered by long-term contracts, and that its planned 2027 HBM output has been fully ordered.
The report attributed the development to AI infrastructure buildout continuing to push up memory demand. It said that with memory supply remaining tight, prices for the relevant products are expected to rise further, which could lift profits at Samsung's semiconductor business but may also raise manufacturing costs for smartphones, tablets and other consumer electronics.
The available information stops at the locking-in of long-term contracts and orders; the report did not name specific customers or disclose contract values or delivery schedules.
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Latest turnSamsung has reportedly sold out 100% of its HBM capacity for 2027, with HBM prices expected to surge by 200% next year alongside double-digit increases in DRAM pricing, signaling mounting supply chain pressures for AI hardware.
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Samsung has reportedly sold out 100% of its HBM capacity for 2027, with HBM prices expected to surge by 200% next year alongside double-digit increases in DRAM pricing, signaling mounting supply chain pressures for AI hardware.
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Samsung has locked in long-term contracts covering about 70% of its general-purpose DRAM capacity, and its planned 2027 HBM output is fully booked, according to a securities report cited by Korean media. AI infrastructure demand is expected to push memory prices higher.
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