CXMT Eyes NAND Flash Expansion, Taking on Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron and YMTC
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Reuters reports China's CXMT plans to enter NAND flash, extending beyond DRAM and potentially increasing long-term competitive pressure on incumbents (Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, YMTC). Near-term market impact is tempered by an unclear production timeline and industry capex skewed toward DRAM/HBM amid AI-server-driven memory tightness. Still, customer discussions and IPO funding signal strategic intent that could influence sector positioning and supply expectations.
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CXMT is preparing to move into the NAND flash memory market, broadening its footprint beyond its core DRAM business and setting up competition with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Micron and China's YMTC, Reuters reported, citing sources.
The company plans to build a NAND-focused R&D and pilot production line at its new factory in Beijing. It is also looking to establish a Beijing-based research institute that would include NAND development projects. Sources said CXMT has already discussed the initiative with customers, including a startup seeking to purchase chips for AI systems and supercomputers.
It remains unclear when the R&D line will begin operations or when large-scale commercial production could start.
Industry watchers expect the global memory supply tightness, fueled by strong AI server demand, to persist at least through 2027. With manufacturers prioritizing investment in DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), expansion in NAND capacity is expected to remain constrained.
CXMT raised RMB 57.92 billion in its July IPO. YMTC was added to the U.S. Entity List in 2022.
