SK hynix Leads Global HBM Market in Q2, Samsung Electronics Closes In with 33% Market Share

According to Counterpoint Research
Micron Ranks Third with 18% Market Share

SK hynix maintained its leading position by accounting for half of global high bandwidth memory (HBM) market revenue in the second quarter of this year, while Samsung Electronics significantly increased its market share, considerably narrowing the gap between the two companies.

According to market research firm Counterpoint Research on September 3, SK hynix recorded a 50% revenue share in the global HBM market in the second quarter of this year.

SK hynix retained its top spot this quarter, although its share decreased compared to the 64% recorded in the same period last year.

In contrast, Samsung Electronics, which held the second position, expanded its market share from 21% in the first quarter to 33% in the second quarter, an increase of 12 percentage points, accelerating its pursuit of the leader. Micron remained in third place with an 18% market share.

Counterpoint Research analyzed, “Currently, the majority of HBM market revenue is generated from fifth-generation products, HBM3E.” The firm further predicted, “As shipments of sixth-generation products, HBM4, become more visible in the second half of this year and Samsung Electronics accelerates mass production, its market share is expected to expand further.”

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