Study finds revenues of DRAM module makers in 2022 declined by 4.6%

The global sales of DRAM modules in 2022 experienced a 4.6% YoY decline, amounting to US$17.3 billion, due to high inflation affecting consumer demand for electronic products, as per the finding by TrendForce. The revenue performance of module makers varied depending on the domains they supplied. TrendForce's data revealed that the top five memory suppliers accounted for 90% of total sales, with the top ten collectively capturing 96% of global market revenue. Kingston maintained its dominant market share of 78%, despite a slight revenue dip, and remained the global leader due to its robust brand scale and comprehensive product supply chain. Despite poor end-market demand, Kingston limited its revenue decline to a modest 5.3%, firmly securing its position at the top of market share rankings. Module manufacturers experienced divergent revenue performances as a result of varying brand strategies. Raxamel, ranked second, achieved an impressive feat with nearly 90% growth in 2022. However, upon closer examination, this surge can largely be attributed to a significant decline in 2021, creating a low comparison base. When excluding 2021, Raxamel's revenue trends reasonably compared to previous years. Last year, Raxamel experienced substantial gains in the server domain and received validation from server OEM clients. Additionally, it exhibited steady supply growth in the PC ...