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Japan Faces Severe MicroSD Card Shortage, Prices Surge

11/26/2025

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Japan is experiencing a severe shortage of high-capacity microSD cards, with 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB models running out of stock.
Prices have risen significantly as demand from consumers, data centers, and the AI sector grows.
The shortage extends to DRAM and HDDs, signaling a broader memory squeeze.
Analysts expect flash storage prices to rise into 2026.
Samsung is considering price hikes of 20% to 30%.

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Story summary

Japan is experiencing a severe shortage of high-capacity microSD cards, with 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB models running out of stock.
Prices have risen significantly as demand from consumers, data centers, and the AI sector grows.
The shortage extends to DRAM and HDDs, signaling a broader memory squeeze.
Analysts expect flash storage prices to rise into 2026.
Samsung is considering price hikes of 20% to 30%.