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Memory Solutions for Gen AI Part 26: How long will the supply shortage last?

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February 19, 2026

Overview:

Global memory shortages will persist until at least 2026. Capacity expansion is the ultimate solution, but new fabs take years and vast capital. Interim relief depends on productivity gains and cleanroom conversions. AI-driven demand and panic buying intensify the gap, leaving smaller firms squeezed. Please review the potential Giga fab projects and the ways to mitigate the supply shortage in the mean time. 

 

Table of Contents:

  • Industry Beats
  • PPT for Tracker
  • Excel Tracker 


Number of Pages : 5

Published Date: February 2 2026 



Category

Industry

Semiconductors

Service

Memory

Report Type

Report

Time Period

Other

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Author

MS Hwang

MS Hwang is a research director at Counterpoint, specializing in memory semiconductor research. MS Hwang brings over 30 years of experience from Samsung Electronics and sell-side brokerage research roles including ABN AMRO, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and Samsung Securities.