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Phison CEO Warns NAND Supply Won’t Meet Demand For Four Years, Locking In Higher SSD Prices Through 2030

The CEO of Phison warns that NAND supply shortages will persist for years, driving up SSD prices through 2030.

By · Published August 19, 2026 at 07:01 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026 at 07:36 UTC

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Source diversity sample: moomoo.com · The Independent · Axios · Engadget · Wccftech.

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📍 How it ended

The story of potential NAND supply shortages and their impact on SSD prices emerged briefly, with the Phison CEO's warning about a four-year gap between supply and demand. The coverage quieted without a definitive conclusion in the news, but the broader topic of increasing electronics prices, referred to as "chipflation," continued to be discussed.

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The story so far

The CEO of Phison, a major semiconductor company, has warned that the global supply of NAND flash memory will not meet demand for at least four years. This announcement follows a period of increasing concern over chip shortages and rising prices for electronic components. The warning comes as the industry grapples with what has been dubbed 'chipflation,' a term that describes the inflationary pressures caused by the scarcity of semiconductor chips.

The warning from Phison's CEO underscores the ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry. The Independent and Axios have both published articles explaining the concept of 'chipflation' and its impact on the cost of electronics. Engadget has focused on the specific issue of RAM prices, which have been particularly affected by the supply shortages.

The industry is now bracing for sustained higher prices for solid-state drives (SSDs) through 2030. The warning from Phison's CEO has added urgency to the discussion about chip supply chains and the need for increased production capacity.

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The obvious questions

What is 'chipflation'?

Chipflation refers to the inflationary pressures caused by the scarcity of semiconductor chips, leading to higher prices for electronic components and devices.

Why are SSD prices expected to remain high through 2030?

The CEO of Phison has warned that the supply of NAND flash memory will not meet demand for at least four years, which is expected to drive up SSD prices through 2030.

Which other electronic components are affected by chip shortages?

RAM prices have also been significantly affected by the supply shortages, according to Engadget.

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