AI infrastructure is still extremely tight.
TrendForce data (Oct 19, 2026) shows hyperscalers locking HDD supply into 2028 yet still expecting shortages. Lead times remain severely elevated - HDD at 50 weeks vs 16 weeks balanced, ABF at 48–56 weeks.
Here’s how current lead times stack up across key components:
HDD • ABF • DRAM • MLCC • CPU • NAND/eSSD • GPU
The squeeze isn’t easing anytime soon.