Kingston dominates DRAM third-party market

El Segundo (CA) - Surging demand for semiconductors in 2004 allowed virtually all major third-party DRAM module suppliers to boost sales results over the prior year, according to a report released by market research firm iSuppli. Kingston padded its leading position and expanded its market share to 27 percent.

2004 saw rapid growth in DRAM module sales which particularly fueled due to a corporate upgrade cycle and the continued success of notebooks. Overall DRAM market volume jumped 53 percent, with DRAM module sales including devices from third-party module makers, white-box PC makers and OEMs climbed to $21.7 billion, up 55 percent from $14 billion in 2003.

A-Data Technology broke into the top-three rankings for the first time in 2004, rising from fourth place in 2003. The company's DRAM module sales exploded by 91 percent in 2004, rising from $381 million in 2003 to $726 million last year, according to iSuppli. Crucial slipped from third to fourth place with sales growing 28 percent.

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