Updated: 11th November 2026 – We update this article on an ongoing basis to reflect developments in the memory market.
Dear Business Partners,
We are following up on our previous information about developments in the memory market. Memory component prices remain high, and their further development is difficult to predict. Effective 20 July 2026, we are therefore changing the price structure of the Unipi Edge product line. From now on, the price is shown in two parts: the standard price of the device and a separate surcharge for operating memory (RAM) and storage (eMMC). A similar adjustment also affects the Unipi Neuron line. We want the price to show at all times what part covers the device and what part reflects the price fluctuations of memory components. The details are explained below.
What is happening in the memory market
In early July 2026, Samsung announced another increase in DRAM chip prices, averaging 20%, which is already the third increase this year. According to the agency TrendForce, memory supply will remain significantly constrained in the third quarter. DRAM contract prices are expected to rise by a further 13 to 18% quarter-on-quarter, and NAND flash memory prices, on which eMMC storage is also based, by 10 to 15%. Analysts do not expect the market to stabilise before 2027–2028.
The main cause remains the enormous demand for memory from AI infrastructure. Manufacturers are prioritising capacity for HBM and other memory intended for AI servers. This limits both the availability and the price stability of conventional DRAM and eMMC components, on which our products are built.
What this means for our prices
The price of Edge and Neuron products now consists of two items: the device price and a surcharge for RAM and eMMC (depending on the product line). The surcharge is based on the current memory component prices charged by our suppliers, and we add no margin to it.
There are two reasons for separating the surcharge from the device price. The first is transparency: the price always shows how much you are paying for the device itself and how much for the memory components. The second is flexibility: we can adjust this separate item in either direction according to actual market developments. Once memory prices return to normal levels, we will reduce the surcharge accordingly or remove it entirely.
The surcharge also relates to customer discounts. Discounts apply to the device price. They do not apply to the surcharge, because it is a cost item with no sales margin, so no discount can be granted on it.
Overview of Unipi Edge RAM and eMMC surcharges
| Unipi Edge configuration (RaspberryPi CM4) | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| 1 GB RAM, 8 GB eMMC | €30.14 / $31.72 |
| 1 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC | €25.85 / $27.20 |
| 2 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC | €36.32 / $38.22 |
| 2 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC, WiFi | €36.57 / $38.48 |
| 4 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC, WiFi | €53.22 / $56.00 |
| 4 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC, WiFi | €58.02 / $61.04 |
| 8 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC, WiFi | €95.62 / $100.61 |
Overview of Unipi Neuron RAM surcharges
| Unipi Neuron configuration (RaspberryPi 4) | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| 2 GB RAM | €13.88 / $14.61 |
| 4 GB RAM | €26.07 / $27.43 |
| 8 GB RAM | €50.41 / $53.04 |
Our recommendation
If you are planning projects or recurring orders for the second half of the year, we recommend discussing the option of pre-purchasing with your sales representative as soon as possible. Given the lengthening delivery times and continued growth in component prices, such a step may prove economically worthwhile.
Thank you for your patience and trust. If you have any questions, please contact your sales representative.
