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Solid State Drives
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Definition
Summary
Solid State Drives (SSDs) are data storage devices that use integrated circuits to store persistent without incorporating moving components. SSDs are beneficial for users that require fast access to applications, low latency, quiet computers or resistance to physical shocks. Common buyers of SSDs include data centers, financial institutions, and government agencies. Suppliers can be categorized as either electronic device manufacturers or wholesalers.
This Report Includes:
- External SSDs
- Internal SSDs
Not in this Report:
- Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
- Cloud Storage Services
- Flash Drives
- Compact Disks
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Global Solid State Drives Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Solid State Drives market.
Warning Trends
Tariffs to escalate prices for electronics and computing equipment
- The Trump administration’s reciprocating tariffs, which will increase the tariff on all products imported from nearly all US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7 and are likely to drive price increases across a wide range of sectors.
- The United States is highly reliant on imported electronics, communication equipment, and computing devices, having imported more than $472 billion worth of electronics in 2024, or about half of the total domestic supply. Starting August 7, imports from key computer and electronics producers such as China (54,0%), Japan (15.0%), South Korea (15.0%), Thailand (19.0%), Vietnam (20.0%), and Taiwan (20.0%) will be subject to new tariff rates. Trade deals for many countries are still being negotiated, and these rates are subject to change.
- For this reason, the US electronics industry is highly exposed to price increases and supply chain disruptions when the tariffs take effect. For example, the cost of iPhones, which are predominantly manufactured in China, could rise by as much as 43.0% in response to tariffs, according to projections by Rosenblatt Securities.
- Overall, the Yale Budget Lab anticipates tariffs will increase the average cost of computers and electronics by 18.7% in the short term.
- The tariffs exempt semiconductors, limiting the cost increases for domestic electronics manufacturers, but the lack of domestic electronics assembly capacity means that this exemption will have a limited effect.
China bans exports of rare minerals to the United States
- On December 4, China announced a ban on all exports of gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony to the United States, escalating existing trade restrictions on these materials.
- China is the leading global producer of each of these metals, producing 98.3%, 67.9%, 62.0%, and 48.2%, respectively, of the world’s gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony supplies, respectively.
- The United States can still access these resources from other trade partners who make up most of the remaining global supply of the impacted commodities, such as Canada, Japan, and Brazil.
- However, the loss of supply from China, the leading producer of these materials, will increase prices and supply chain risk in a range of markets that rely on the affected metals, such as the semiconductor, batteries, and solar cell markets.
- China’s export ban on these materials is in retaliation to expanded US export bans on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and technologies to China announced two days prior. This ongoing trade dispute adds further uncertainty to technology markets, which are often reliant on components and materials exported from China.
Global Solid State Drives Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 35,540 |
| #2 China | 26,040 |
| #3 Europe | 23,365 |
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Average Cost of Solid State Drives
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2026 Market Pricing$20.00 to $XX,XXX.XX
per deviceAverage Price
Prices in the Solid State Drives market range from $20.00 to $XX,XXX.XX, depending on Storage Capacity, Speed, Memory Technology, Features and Enterprise Grading. For example, lower prices are associated with 120GB to 999GB ($20.00 to $250 per device), whereas higher prices are associated with 1TB to 2TB ($260 to $700 per device) and +2TB ($700 to $20,000 per device).
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Solid State Drives Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Solid State Drives market, prices in the US have grown 3.5% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Solid State Drives
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Solid State Drives market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs.
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Installation
Billed During
Depreciation
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -2.4 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Switching Costs. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturers
- Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturers
- Intellectual Property Licensers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Copper Rollers, Drawers & Extruders
- Iron & Steel Manufacturers
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturers
- Law Firms
Biggest Solid State Drives Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Solid State Drives vendors by revenue in the US are ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co. Ltd. and Western Digital Corporation. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | Global | SANTA CLARA | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Western Digital Corporation | Global | SAN JOSE, CA | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | Global | Suwon-si, KR | >10,001 | 25+ | ||||
| Toshiba Corporation | Global | Tokyo, JP | >10,001 | 5-10 | ||||
| Micron Technology, Inc. | International | BOISE, ID | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Kingston Technology Company Inc. | Global | Fountain Valley, CA | 1,001-10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. | Global | New Taipei City, TW | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. | Global | Taipei, TW | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Dell Technologies Inc. | Global | ROUND ROCK | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Solid State Drives market is 7.1% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Market share concentration is very high in the SSD market, with a few technology manufacturers controlling the majority of the market's revenue. However, due to the standardized nature of SSDs, price- and feature-based competition in this market remains high, which limits the top vendors' price-setting abilities.
Average vendor risk in this market is moderate, due mainly to unstable supply chains. However, consistent demand for SSDs limits this risk.
Vendors in this market have a high degree of supply chain risk due to the ongoing shortage of semiconductor components, which are essential for SSD manufacturing.
The United States is a net importer of SSDs, meaning it imports more than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported SSDs, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.
Supplier Information
Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation is a global integrated device manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services central processing units (CPUs) and related solutions. It offers CPUs and chipsets, a system on a chip (SoC), or a multichip package based on Intel® architecture that processes data and... Subscribe to learn more
Western Digital Corporation
Western Digital Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include hard disk drives, solid state drives, network attached storage devices, usb flash drives and surveillance cameras. Founded in 1956, the company is currently headquartered in IRVINE,... Subscribe to learn more
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include battery energy storage systems, central processing units, smartphones, solid state drives, flash memory devices. Founded in 1969, the company is currently headquartered in Suwon-si,... Subscribe to learn more
Kingston Technology Company Inc.
Kingston Technology Company Inc. is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include solid state drives, flash memory devices and usb flash drives. Founded in 1987, the company is currently headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more
Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Technology, Inc. is a provider of semiconductor memory and storage solutions. It develops and manufactures DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products under the Micron® and Crucial® brands. It sells and markets its products through its direct sales force and global representative offices, as well... Subscribe to learn more
Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, manufacturing and real estate & rental & leasing sectors. The company's offerings include extrusion machines, injection molding machines, metal grinding machines, hydraulic turbines, transistors. Founded in 1904, the company Subscribe to learn more
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd.
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. is a Global operator providing Solid State Drives from their headquarters in Taipei, TW. This operator has a staff size of about 1,001-10,000 employees. According to ProcurementIQ estimates, ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. holds < 5% of market share... Subscribe to learn more
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include central processing units, graphics & video accelerator cards and solid state drives. Founded in 1969, the company is currently headquartered in SANTA CLARA, California, United States... Subscribe to learn more
Dell Technologies Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc. is a global provider of comprehensive information technology solutions, products, and services. It organizes its business into two segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group, which offers multi-cloud and big data solutions to simplify, streamline, and automate cloud operations, and... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Solid State Drives Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Defect Density and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Quality and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Defect Density |
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The percentage of defective products delivered relative to the total number of products delivered |
Defect density is a strong indicator of build quality, which correlates with durability for computer hardware products. Therefore, lower defect density can indicate better made SSDs with more long-term value. |
| Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) |
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The total operating time of the SSDs surveyed divided by the total number of failures |
Mean time to failure indicates both durability and reliability for SSDs, which are important factors for minimizing depreciation costs and preventing data loss. According to an 8-year study by Backblaze, the mean time to failure for their SSDs was over 50,000 days, not counting the decommissioning of older SSDs. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Competition
How do you win and retain business?
How long have you provided SSDs to your most-tenured client?
Cost Containment
During the past three years, what percentage of your revenue has been dedicated to raw input materials? How has that changed?
What percentage of your revenue in the past three years was dedicated to depreciation? How has that changed? Why?
Quality Control
How often do you experience defects with your SSDs? To what degree are in-process inspections and process controls carried out?
How many recalls have you had? Were they voluntary or mandated?
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Solid State Drives RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organization, including the size and type of business.
Buyers should detail the number of devices that will need SSDs and explain the purpose of SSDs.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should detail the acceptable brand(s) and number of SSDs needed.
Buyers should state what kind of storage system they require and whether the system needs to meet any compatibility requirements with existing IT infrastructure.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify their budgets for SSDs and related services and goods.
Buyers should indicate when payment occurs (e.g., upon award of the contract or over a period of time).
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