[World DRAM Price] 64Mb DRAM Chip Prices Still Declining
March 8, 2000 (TOKYO) -- The prices of 64Mb DRAMs are continuing to decline. The significant fall in the spot prices are widening the price gap between contract and spot prices.
According to a worldwide survey conducted by ICIS-LOR, which is based in London, Houston, and Singapore, the 30-day (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18, 2000) rolling average prices for 64Mb DRAM microchips (PC100, 8M x 8) for large users were US$7.97 in North America, US$8.27 in Europe, and US$8.39 in Asia. Compared with the previous week's 30-day rolling averages up to Feb. 11, 2000, the prices declined by 5.29 percent in North America, by 7.59 percent in Europe, and 7.48 percent in Asia.
Regarding prices for memory modules, the spot price for 64MB dual inline memory modules (DIMMs, PC100) fell 8.82 percent from the previous week to US$52.43 in North America. Also, it declined 8.52 percent to US$53.14 in Europe and 7.94 percent to US$51.51 in Asia.
The drop in 64Mb DRAM spot prices is widening, showing a more than 8-percent fall in each of the three major markets. However, the daily spot price has turned around. Supply adjustments appear to be taking effect. |
