BusinessThe Decoder· Jun 29, 2026
Samsung and SK Hynix to Invest $590 Billion in Chip Facilities Amid AI Demand
Samsung and SK Hynix plan to direct $590 billion into new chip factories and packaging centers. The investment responds to surging demand from AI data centers. Memory prices are projected to rise substantially through 2027, with the firms holding a leading share of the HBM market.
Key points
- →$590 billion planned for chip factories and packaging centers
- →Investment driven by AI data center demand growth
- →Memory prices could increase up to 50 percent per quarter through 2027
- →Companies control nearly 80 percent of global HBM market
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SamsungSK HynixJefferies
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