AI Demand Drives Record-High Enterprise SSD Prices in Q1 2026

Market research firm TrendForce has reported that prices for enterprise solid-state drives (SSDs) surged by a record 53% to 58% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. This unprecedented price hike is being driven by explosive demand from hyperscalers and data centers expanding their infrastructure to support AI servers. The report forecasts that NAND flash contract prices will continue to climb, with another increase of 70% to 75% expected in the second quarter of 2026