Sony cuts memory card sales, stocks are rapidly depleting

sonyas of March 27, 2026 cfexpress And SD card He stopped his orders. The decision is global NAND memory While it shows that the shortage is deepening, it directly affects the stock and price balance on the user side. Existing products remain on shelves, but new order flow is suspended indefinitely.

In the announcement made in Japan, Sony stopped accepting orders from both authorized dealers and individual customers. However, it was made clear that the decision would remain valid “for the foreseeable future.” The company also increased PlayStation 5 prices on a global scale on the same day.

The scope of the decision was kept quite broad and almost the entire product segment was included in the list. CFexpress Type A, CFexpress Type B And SDXC/SDHC Most of the cards were directly affected by this stop. However, some Type B models and entry-level SF-UZ series SD cards remains on the production line.

On the stock side, a different picture emerges because existing products have not completely disappeared. Products remaining on retail shelves continue to be sold, and price movements become more visible in the process. For this reason, those making purchasing plans have to proceed based on existing stock.

Sony announced its decision to stop orders due to the global memory crisis

Sony on the basis of the decision global semiconductor and memory shortages He clearly stated that it was. Especially NAND flash The contraction in production directly limited the supply of high-speed storage products. However, the statement “other factors” in the statement shows that the process is progressing within a broader framework.

At this point, when we look at the production side, a critical detail stands out because the helium gas It has become seriously limited in recent times. The ongoing war in Iran has affected the global gas supply chain, and this impact is directly reflected on production lines. Thus, not only memory but also overall semiconductor production remained under pressure.

Moving on to the product side, usage scenarios that require high performance stand out. CFexpress cardsIt plays a critical role in processes such as high-resolution video shooting and serial photo shooting. For this reason, the contraction in production directly affects the equipment planning of professional users.

Similarly SD cards Since it appeals to a wider user base, its impact is felt more widely. Cameras, action cameras and portable devices are directly dependent on these cards. Thus, the disruption on the supply side is reflected on a wide group of users at the same time.

When we look at the market side, the trend towards alternative brands becomes more visible. However, the limited number of manufacturers on the CFexpress Type A side narrows the options. For this reason, it is becoming more difficult to find compatible cards, especially for Sony Alpha users.

On the price side, balances change rapidly because as stock decreases, cost pressure is reflected on the shelves. Sales continue until existing products are exhausted, but since there is no new production flow, prices may move upwards. This picture becomes more evident in the short term.

Sony did not share a clear date on when orders will reopen. The company stated that it is only monitoring the supply conditions and will make a new announcement when appropriate conditions arise. Therefore, uncertainty continues on the memory products side.