Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top position in the global dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) market during the fourth quarter of last year. According to data from industry tracker Omdia, Samsung's DRAM sales surged 40.6 percent quarter-on-quarter to $19.1 billion, capturing 36.6 percent of the market. SK hynix held 32.9 percent of the market with sales rising 25.2 percent to $17.2 billion.
On February 22, 2026, reports from The Korea Times and Yonhap News Agency indicated that Samsung Electronics regained the lead in the global dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) market for the October-to-December period of 2025. Data compiled by industry tracker Omdia showed Samsung's DRAM sales jumping 40.6 percent from the previous quarter to $19.1 billion, which accounted for 36.6 percent of the global market.
SK hynix secured 32.9 percent market share during the same quarter, with its sales increasing 25.2 percent quarter-on-quarter to $17.2 billion, Omdia added. This performance reflects a recovery in the DRAM sector, with Samsung's headquarters in southern Seoul serving as the backdrop for the announcement.
DRAM chips are essential components in computers, smartphones, and other electronics, where rising global demand has driven market growth. The dominance of these two South Korean firms highlights the competitive landscape of the semiconductor industry, based solely on Omdia's tracked data.
