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HBM share of industry DRAM wafer capacity: about 20% in 2026, nearly 30% expected in 2027

~20% → nearly 30% (2026 → 2027 expectation)estimate

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ScopeAn executive's expectation reported second-hand, not an audited figure. Wafer capacity is the denominator that matters for crowd-out; it differs from DRAM revenue and bit shares.
As of2026-09
SourceSamsung Electronics EVP Kim Taewoo, as reported by Reuters and TrendForce, September 29, 2026 · TrendForce news, 29 September 2026: HBM about 20% of DRAM wafer capacity now, nearly 30% next year
Reviewchecking…review by 2027-03-29 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-10-15
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