This press release is for Japan, but prices will increase everywhere because memory production is being squeezed globally thanks to AI. Some of the increases are pretty steep, so grab some memory cards at the current prices while you can from B&H Photo and Amazon.
Effective from January 8, 2026 Notice of regular price increase
Responding to the significant price increase of flash memory due to the surge in demand associated with the construction of AI infrastructure
Due to the rapid increase in demand for semiconductor memory associated with the construction of AI infrastructure, and the resulting significant increase in flash memory prices, ProGrade Digital Inc. will raise the regular prices on the Amazon.co.jp ProGrade Digital Inc. store on January 8, 2026. At the same time, the exchange rate, currently $1 = 150 yen, will be changed to $1 = 155 yen to reflect the current exchange rate. Please refer to the price list for the new regular prices.
Although supply uncertainty and price fluctuations are expected to continue in the semiconductor memory market in 2026, we will make every effort to maintain as stable a product supply as possible.
via Photorumors