RAM crisis could soon get worse as disruption in Strait of Hormuz shipping hits supply chain hard
The RAM supply chain is facing significant challenges due to disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This situation is causing a rise in the price of hydrofluoric acid, a crucial chemical for RAM production, which is expected to lead to increased RAM prices. As manufacturers begin to pass on these costs, consumers may soon see higher prices for memory products.
- ▪Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are impacting the supply of hydrofluoric acid used in RAM production.
- ▪The price of hydrofluoric acid has increased by 40% since the beginning of 2026 due to rising costs of its core ingredient.
- ▪Memory chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix are expected to face significant price hikes for hydrofluoric acid by late June or July.
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Computing Computing Components RAM crisis could soon get worse as disruption in Strait of Hormuz shipping hits supply chain hard News By Darren Allan published 21 May 2026 Memory supply chain is feeling the heat once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter RAM could soon get more expensiveThis is due to the disruption of shipping in the Strait of HormuzSpecifically it pertains to problems with the supply of hydrofluoric acid, used for etching and cleaning in RAM productionThere could be another…
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