After a rare decline in March, the DDR5 market in Germany quickly reversed course in April, with retail prices rising again. This development suggests that expectations for a sustained price decline remain far from reality.
According to the latest data, the average price of DDR5 kits is now about 410% higher than the levels recorded in July 2025. While this has not yet returned to the peak seen earlier in the year, the rebound indicates that March’s drop was only temporary and does not reflect a long-term downward trend.
Looking at individual products, the market presents a mixed picture. Some DDR5 kits have seen slight price decreases, but higher-capacity kits have experienced notable increases. In particular, 2x48GB DDR5-6400 configurations have recorded the most significant price hikes in recent weeks. However, this trend is not entirely consistent, as 16GB and 32GB kits previously also experienced periods of faster price growth.
The data, compiled by 3D Center based on retail pricing across multiple vendors in Germany, provides a relatively accurate snapshot of the regional DRAM market. While it may not fully represent global conditions, similar trends have been observed in North America and other regions.
In the near term, DDR5 prices are expected to remain elevated, with continued volatility. This suggests that the memory market has yet to stabilize, and significant price fluctuations may persist for years to come.
