2GB and 4GB DDR3 modules contract price stayed unchanged at US$17.75 and US$32, respectively, in the first half of November. Prices for the fourth quarter are set to remain flat or drop slightly on quarter.

The PC and other DRAM end markets are going into the traditional off-season, while end-market demand has been sluggish. OEM vendors appear unwilling to negotiate new quotes with DRAM chipmakers, according to  DRAMeXchange.

Additionally, SK Hynix intends to offer fixed prices for its DRAM chips throughout the fourth quarter, DRAMeXchange observed. The chip firm is still seeking to recover its lost production after a fire hit its China fab in early September.

In addition, DRAMeXchange disclosed that monthly production at SK Hynix' fire-damaged DRAM fab in Wuxi will climb to 40,000-60,000 wafers in November from about 30,000 units in October. The chipmaker should be able to bring the facility back to full production during the first quarter of 2014, DRAMeXchange said.

At the spot market, DRAM prices have discontinued their growth due to tight supply, DRAMeXchange indicated. Underwhelming demand has dragged down DRAM spot prices since November with prices for 2Gb and 4Gb chips falling below US$2 and US$4, respectively, DRAMeXchange said.

By: DocMemory
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