Japan Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Japan Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Market Report is Segmented by Architecture (DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, DDR2, and Other Architecture) and Application (smartphones/Tablets, PC/Laptops, Datacenters, Graphics, Consumer Products, Automotive, and Other Applications). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Value USD for all the Above Segments.

Japan Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Japan DRAM Market Size

Japan DRAM Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 3.59 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 4.25 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.45 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Japan DRAM Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Japan DRAM Market Analysis

The Japan DRAM Market size is estimated at USD 3.59 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.25 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.45% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The growing adoption of smartphones, PCs, and laptops in the country has increased the development of DRAM, which could reduce the boot-up time and enhance the memory space to offer higher performance.
  • According to the Japan Smartphone Security Association (JSSEC), the monthly domestic shipment volume of mobile phones in the country was 1.42 million units in July 2022, which was 0.68 million units in May 2022. Further, 5G-enabled smartphones need more memory compared to previous generations. Thus, the increasing implementation of 5G contributes to market growth.
  • Consumer products, such as cameras and tablets, sensors and industrial equipment, medical devices, and automotive systems, rely on DRAM flash memory embedded alongside processors to store data and the code they execute. However, data centers use DRAM flash memory for its near real-time response to read/write requests and high data transfer speed. DRAM storage trends are likely to continue to evolve as demand increases for large-scale data processing for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
  • The advances in technology, increasing population, rise in per capita income, and easy availability of high-speed internet have increased the adoption of smartphones and advanced consumer electronics in the country. Therefore, the growing production of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and others with high processing and enhanced memory capabilities is expected to propel the Japanese dynamic random access memory (DRAM) market.
  • Overall, the rising data centers and automotive sectors are expected to create massive demand for the Japanese dynamic random access memory (DRAM) market. The demand from the consumer electronics sector is expected to be constant during the forecast.
  • With the increased memory requirements in gaming, automotive, healthcare, telecommunication, and, more importantly, with growth drivers like 5G and artificial intelligence (AI), the companies have been focusing on new and innovative DRAM products. In June 2022, Micron Technology announced its plan to mass-produce advanced DRAM memory chips at its Hiroshima plant. The company would be manufacturing its '1-Beta' Memory Chips in Japan.
  • Moreover, in November 2022, Micron announced to start of mass production of its new high-capacity, power 1-beta dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips at its plant in Hiroshima, Japan. The company has also received USD 320 million from the Japanese government to make advanced chips.

Japan DRAM Industry Overview

The dynamic random access memory (DRAM) market in Japan is characterized by moderate consolidation, with numerous key players vying for an increased market share. Prominent companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Winbond, among others, play a pivotal role in shaping the industry. Their commitment to incessant innovation, underpinned by substantial investments in research and development, has facilitated their attainment of a competitive edge over their peers.

In January 2023, SK Hynix unveiled its LPDDR5TDRAM, representing a noteworthy advancement over the existing LPDDR5X technology. This innovative LPDDR5T technology is well-suited for diverse applications, including artificial intelligence, smartphones, virtual and augmented reality, and machine learning.

In December 2022, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduced its 16-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM. This cutting-edge DRAM is crafted utilizing the industry's first 12nm class process technology, making it highly suitable for enhancing sustainability in operations, especially in data centers, next-generation computing, and AI-driven systems.

In May 2022, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a renowned manufacturer of memory and digital storage products, announced the availability of its next-generation DDR5 DRAM modules, specifically designed for both business and personal computers. These DDR5 memory modules from Transcend surpass JEDEC standards in terms of speed, capacity, and reliability, ushering in groundbreaking performance in applications such as the metaverse, high-performance computing (HPC), and the virtual economy.

Japan DRAM Market Leaders

  1. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

  2. Micron Technology Inc.

  3. SK Hynix

  4. Nanya Technology Corporation

  5. Winbond Electronics Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Japan DRAM Market News

  • May 2023: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced plans to further expand its investments in Japan and strengthen its collaboration with semiconductor partners in the country. Currently, TSMC is in the process of building its inaugural foundry in Kumamoto Prefecture, located in Southern Japan, in partnership with Sony Group Corp. This ambitious venture, expected to require an investment of USD 8.6 billion, is on track to commence chip production next year. TSMC will leverage advanced technologies, including 12nm, 16nm, and 22nm processes, as well as the specialized 28nm technology.
  • March 2023: Micron Technology Inc. unveiled its intention to make a substantial investment of up to JPY 500 billion (equivalent to USD 3.70 billion) in DRAM chips and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology, with support from the Japanese government in the coming years. This significant investment will facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) chipmaking machines. These machines will be instrumental in manufacturing 1-gamma chips, which play a pivotal role in the efficient production of materials required for intricate applications like image processing networks.

Japan DRAM Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Impact of Macroeconomic Trends on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growing Adoption of High-End Smartphones and Consumer Electronics
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Rising Raw Material and Production Prices

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Architecture
    • 6.1.1 DDR3
    • 6.1.2 DDR4
    • 6.1.3 DDR5
    • 6.1.4 DDR2/Other Architecture
  • 6.2 By Application
    • 6.2.1 Smartphones/Tablets
    • 6.2.2 PC/Laptop
    • 6.2.3 Datacenter
    • 6.2.4 Graphics
    • 6.2.5 Consumer Products
    • 6.2.6 Automotive
    • 6.2.7 Other Applications

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
    • 7.1.2 Micron Technology Inc.
    • 7.1.3 SK Hynix
    • 7.1.4 Nanya Technology Corporation
    • 7.1.5 Winbond Electronics Corporation
    • 7.1.6 Transcend Information
    • 7.1.7 Kingston Technology
    • 7.1.8 Infineon Technologies AG
    • 7.1.9 ATP Electronics
    • 7.1.10 Elpida Memory Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Japan DRAM Industry Segmentation

Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is a semiconductor memory typically used for programs or data codes that computer processors need to function. DRAM is commonly used in digital electronics where low-cost, high-capacity memory is required. DRAM is one option of semiconductor memory that a system designer can consider when constructing a computer. Other memory alternatives include static RAM (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), NOR flash, and NAND flash. It is common for many systems to incorporate multiple types of memory.

The Japan dynamic random access memory (DRAM) market is segmented by architecture (DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, DDR2, and other architecture) and applications (smartphones/tablets, PC/laptops, data centers, graphics, consumer products, automotive, and other applications).

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in value USD for all the above segments.

By Architecture DDR3
DDR4
DDR5
DDR2/Other Architecture
By Application Smartphones/Tablets
PC/Laptop
Datacenter
Graphics
Consumer Products
Automotive
Other Applications
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Japan DRAM Market Research Faqs

How big is the Japan DRAM Market?

The Japan DRAM Market size is expected to reach USD 3.59 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.45% to reach USD 4.25 billion by 2030.

What is the current Japan DRAM Market size?

In 2025, the Japan DRAM Market size is expected to reach USD 3.59 billion.

Who are the key players in Japan DRAM Market?

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Micron Technology Inc., SK Hynix, Nanya Technology Corporation and Winbond Electronics Corporation are the major companies operating in the Japan DRAM Market.

What years does this Japan DRAM Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Japan DRAM Market size was estimated at USD 3.47 billion. The report covers the Japan DRAM Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Japan DRAM Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Japan DRAM Industry Report

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