Samsung, SK hynix retain top spots in global NAND market in Q2

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix maintained their top two positions in the global NAND flash memory market in the second quarter. According to Counterpoint Research, the global NAND market revenue jumped 70 percent from the previous quarter.

Samsung Electronics held a 28 percent market share, while SK hynix ranked second with a 19 percent share. Micron Technology Inc. ranked third.

China's YMTC posted a 14 percent market share in the second quarter, with the company reporting higher revenue than expected.

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