Samsung has reportedly postponed its plans to discontinue DDR4 memory production, opting instead to maintain supply for certain large customers, according to a new report from Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.
The South Korean chipmaker had previously planned to wind down DDR4 manufacturing by the fourth quarter of 2025 as the industry transitions toward newer standards such as DDR5. However, supply chain sources cited by DigiTimes indicate that Samsung is now preparing to enter into long-term supply agreements to continue producing DDR4 for specific clients.
These agreements are reportedly structured as non-cancellable, non-returnable (NCNR) contracts and are primarily aimed at server-focused customers. The move suggests that demand for DDR4 in data centre and enterprise environments remains strong enough to justify extended production, despite broader industry efforts to move on from the ageing memory standard.
When asked about the reported change in plans, Samsung declined to comment on customer-specific arrangements, offering no confirmation or denial of the reported contracts.
Sources familiar with the discussions told DigiTimes that multiple companies have recently been negotiating NCNR DDR4 supply deals with Samsung. Those same sources also expect DDR4 pricing to continue climbing, driven by constrained supply and ongoing demand from legacy server platforms that have not yet migrated to newer memory technologies.
While the decision may help stabilize supply for enterprise and server customers, it is unlikely to benefit everyday consumers. The continued production appears to be limited to contracted volumes for large buyers, with no indication that DDR4 availability at retail is expected to improve. As a result, consumer DDR4 modules may remain scarce and expensive.
With prices expected to rise further, the report suggests that individuals or businesses still reliant on DDR4 may want to secure remaining supplies sooner rather than later.
