Micron has announced that it will exit the Crucial consumer business, bringing an end to one of the most widely used SSD and RAM product lines in the global IT market. This decision removes a major, trusted brand from the consumer and refurbishing segment, and it will have a noticeable impact on traders, resellers, and ITAD companies in the months ahead.
Crucial products, particularly the MX500 series, P5 and P5 Plus NVMe drives, and the full range of DDR4 and DDR5 memory, have been central to the upgrade and refurbishment industry for many years. With Micron shifting its focus to data center, AI, enterprise, and industrial markets, the remaining Crucial inventory across distributors and wholesalers will gradually decline.
Short-term pricing is expected to fluctuate as distributors clear stock, followed by a steady increase once supply becomes limited. As has happened with other discontinued product lines, certain Crucial models are likely to become premium items in the refurb market due to their reputation and reliability.
This transition creates new dynamics and opportunities across the sector. Brands such as Kingston, Lexar, Adata, WD, and TeamGroup will move to fill the gap and strengthen their market position. Traders and refurbishers should prepare for changing availability levels, particularly for budget-friendly SSD and RAM upgrades that many rely on for daily refurbishment work.
At Global ICT Connections we expect to see higher demand for remaining Crucial stock, more WTB activity, and a notable shift toward alternative models as members adjust their sourcing strategies. We encourage our community to update their listings, monitor market movements, and make early strategic decisions to maintain supply continuity.
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