Next Generation Memory - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Next Generation Memory Market size is estimated at USD 6.96 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 24.76 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 28.90% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Key Highlights

• Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, etc., have a growing need for memory devices with high bandwidth, high scalability, and low power consumption. This, along with the growing need for enterprise storage, is one of the most important things driving the growth of the studied market.
• The rapid growth of data has increased the need for better memory and storage in the workplace. Older memory systems have been unable to keep up with the growing amount of data, the need for more bandwidth, and the speed of newer systems.
• With the demand for universal memory devices increasing, most of the new memory technologies aim to become universal memory devices to replace one of the members of the hierarchy with better technology. The high-end laptops use solid-state flash chips instead of huge mechanical hard disks and use the cloud for backup rather than tape drives. Recently, Intel announced Optane, which uses 3D XPoint technology and is close to universal memory. This is primarily a flash drive with non-volatile memory fast enough to function as RAM.
• The emerging non-volatile memory technologies, such as MRAM, STT-RAM, FRAM, phase-change memory (PCM), and ReRAM, combine the speed of SRAM, the density of DRAM, and the non-volatility of flash memory. Hence, these are possible additions to future memory technologies. Furthermore, implementing next-generation infotainment systems and ADAS would combine DRAM memory technologies with significantly higher performance and low power consumption capabilities.
• Furthermore, the increasing demand for enterprise storage applications is driving the market. The end-user industries, such as BFSI, invest heavily in IoT technologies and reap significant financial rewards. For instance, embedded MRAM is a promising technology for applications such as IoT. Also, other next-generation memories, such as 3D Xpoint, offer multiple times faster transfer speeds than the current SSDs.
• Considering the growing demand, vendors operating in the market continuously focus on launching new products to target emerging application areas. For instance, recently, Samsung Electronics announced the launch of their next generation of memory chips that promise to double the speed and offer the most extensive capacity yet. The company introduced these next-generation chips to target the growing demand across data centers and artificial intelligence applications.
• However, the lack of stability under extreme environmental conditions is restricting the market. Despite recent technological advancements, these memory devices are significantly impacted by harsh environmental conditions in terms of durability and reliability. For instance, the more thermal stress a memory device is exposed to, the greater the risk of damaging it, which challenges a market to grow.
• The global outbreak of COVID-19 had a notable impact on the growth of the studied market. However, in post pandemic scenario, the supply chain disruption improved, growth in investment in new IT infrastructures, growth in the adoption of digital technologies which positively impacted demand, such factors are expected to create growth opportunities for the studied market.

Next Generation Memory Market Trends

Information Technology Application will Have Significant Share in the Market

• With the growing size of enterprises, many IT firms have embraced enterprise storage technologies. Such adoption has driven the demand for next-generation storage to handle organizations' computing power. According to the IBEF, India's IT and BPM industries are expected to grow from USD 6.96 billion in H1 2021 to USD 19.93 billion in 2025.
• Also, according to NASSCOM India and MeitY India, The total revenue generated by the IT and BPM industry in India reached a significant amount of USD 227 billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 245 billion in 2023. The general upward trend observed during this period can primarily be attributed to the substantial influx of outsourcing from foreign companies.
• While many client devices use solid-state storage technologies nowadays, hundreds of millions still use hard disk drives (HDDs) across virtually all data centers worldwide. With the help of heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, HDDs should be able to store a lot more data in the coming years.
• Though HDD media is still a top seller in the storage industry, the adoption of flash and SSDs has risen fast over the last several years. Because of the rapid growth of data, significant media investments are being made in this sector. Vendors regularly launch new products to keep this technology relevant and ready for emerging applications. For instance, in October 2022, Western Digital, a leading provider of memory technologies, expanded its NVMe SSD portfolio by launching a new SSD drive. This new SSD targets the hardcore gaming segment.
• Furthermore, the growing demand for data centers to support the storage needs of the IT industry is creating growth opportunities for the market under consideration. Even though North America has the most data centers, investments in data centers are also being driven by growing demand in other places. This is creating growth opportunities in other places as well.

North America to Account for a Major Share

• The North American region has been one of the early adopters of next-generation technologies and infrastructure. The IT industry significantly drives the economy in the United States. The rapidly changing technologies and high data generation across industries require more efficient processing systems. These factors drive the demand for the next-generation memory market in the region.
• The region is shifting from individual devices and system storage to the core cloud and network edge. According to a survey by Intel Security, the number of companies adopting hybrid cloud services alone has risen by three times the previous level. Cloud providers have been making the cloud more secure and giving organizations better, more reliable systems, which can be very helpful.
• Various government initiatives to support the region's digital infrastructure also support the studied market's growth. For instance, the US government recently started the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) to deliver better services to the public while increasing the return on investment to taxpayers by consolidating many data centers in the country. As part of consolidation, large-scale data centers are built, and underperforming ones are shut down. This is expected to create growth opportunities for the market.
• Also, since the region has the most data centers, next-generation memory providers are focusing most of their attention on applications in data centers and hyperscale data centers. For instance, according to Cloudscene, in 2022, the United States alone will have 2,701 data centers.
• With investments in data centers increasing steadily, the North American region is expected to continue to remain a favorite destination for the next generation of memory providers. For instance, in March 2022, Vantage Data Centers, a leading provider of hyperscale data center campuses, announced an additional investment of CAD 900 million (USD 721.1 million) to scale its Canadian operations. As part of the investment plan, a third campus will be built in Montreal, and two existing campuses in Quebec City and Montreal will be made bigger.

Next Generation Memory Industry Overview

The Next-Generation Memory Market is fragmented, as the market is highly competitive and consists of several major players. The competitive rivalry in this industry primarily depends on sustainable competitive advantage through innovation, levels of market penetration, and the power of competitive strategy. Since the market is capital-intensive, the barriers to exit are also high. Some of the key players in the market are Intel Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Fujitsu Ltd., etc.

• July 2023: Samsung Electronics has announced the successful development of the groundbreaking Graphics Double Data Rate 7 (GDDR7) DRAM. This remarkable achievement will primarily focus on validating its effectiveness in next-generation systems for selected customers this year. Such a development is expected to contribute significantly to the growth of the graphics market and further establish Samsung's position as a leading innovator in this field. Notably, Samsung's GDDR7 exhibits an impressive bandwidth of 1.5 terabytes per second (TBps), surpassing the performance of GDDR6 by 1.4 times, and offers an enhanced speed per pin of up to 32 Gbps.
• May 2023: Micron Technology has announced its intention to invest up to JPY 500 billion (USD 3.6 billion) in Japan over the next few years, with the support of the Japanese government to rise its business in next-generation memory chips. This strategic move reflects the Japanese government's determination to revitalize its semiconductor industry and enhance the country's chip supply chain. It also aligns with their efforts to introduce advanced chip technology to Japan, particularly in light of the growing tensions between the United States and China.

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