RAM Prices Skyrocket in Bangladesh: From 6,000 to 18,000 BDT in Three Months

In the last three months, RAM prices in Bangladesh have tripled, with popular 16GB DDR4/DDR5 modules rising from around 6,000 BDT to over 18,000 BDT per stick. Consumers and PC builders are feeling the impact, as building or upgrading computers now costs significantly more than just a few months ago.​

Reasons Behind the Surge

• Global Demand for AI: Major memory chip manufacturers have shifted their production focus from consumer RAM to high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and advanced DDR modules used in AI data centers. This shift is driven by the exponential growth in AI, which requires vast amounts of specialized RAM, leading to a shortage of standard consumer RAM worldwide.​

• Supply Chain Issues: Global supply chains have been disrupted by increased demand for chips, and local importers in Bangladesh face difficulties securing stocks due to prioritization of large-scale buyers such as tech giants and data centers.​

• Currency Depreciation: The weakening Bangladeshi Taka against major currencies like the US dollar makes importing electronic components more expensive, further driving up local prices.​

• Domestic Demand and Market Dynamics: Demand for high-speed RAM for gaming, software development, and AI-related work in Bangladesh is also rising, amplifying the supply-demand gap.​

Impact on Consumers and Builders

The price surge is hitting local PC builders and everyday consumers hardest, with limited options for affordable upgrades. Industry analysts expect prices to remain high in the near future, especially as global demand for AI continues to rise and production capacity for consumer RAM remains constrained.​

The RAM price hike is not just a local phenomenon but part of a global trend fueled by AI-driven demand and production reallocation, affecting both consumers and tech businesses in Bangladesh.​