DDR5 prices have dipped slightly, but not because the crisis is over — it's simply because no one is buying it
The retail market for DDR5 in Europe has begun to cool off after several weeks of extreme price increases. According to data from the Tweakers pricewatch tool, the average cost of a 32GB kit in the EU remained at €95–€100 until autumn 2025, then sharply rose and peaked in early February 2026 — around €430–€470. The curve is now showing a decline, although prices in the US remain at record levels.
Tom’s Hardware examined the trends on Amazon Germany: Corsair dropped from €480 in early February to €425, while Kingston fell from €550 in January to €463. It's important to note that European prices include VAT, which complicates direct comparison with American prices.
Experts call this a pullback from the peak, not a return to normal. Supply remains constrained, and the factors of demand and production capacity shortages haven't gone away — even with the decline at some retailers, kits are still far from their previous price points.
A similar situation was recently observed with graphics cards in Japan: prices surged, then retreated slightly, but many models remained above their recommended retail price.