Hourly Quotes are Back in Shenzhen: The AI Memory Crunch is Here

The calm in the electronics recycling market is over. Reports from Shenzhen HQB this week confirm that DDR5 memory prices are skyrocketing, with some distributors now issuing quotes that expire in hours, not days.

Why this matters for the circular economy: While AI demands fresh silicon, the supply gap is aggressively driving buyers to the secondary market. We are seeing a massive spike in demand for reclaimed server memory and high-performance components.

The "trash" of 2024 is the gold of late 2025. If you are sitting on inventory of decommissioned data center hardware, now is the time to liquidate.

Prices for high-end used 128GB kits have nearly doubled in the last 6 weeks.

Are you seeing similar volatility in your local component markets? Let's discuss in the comments.