For the past three years, the pricing anchor in the used eMMC recycling market has been straightforward: OEM brand (Samsung, Kioxia, SK Hynix, Micron, SanDisk) > capacity > wafer grade (MLC > TLC > QLC) > temperature rating (industrial > consumer). Under this framework, a 128GB Samsung MLC eMMC 5.1 module held a stable recycling price of 20-35 CNY, while a 64GB TLC module traded at 8-15 CNY.
Since H2 2025, however, Longsys and BIWIN have ramped eMMC new-chip capacity aggressively. Consumer-grade 64GB/128GB TLC new modules now retail at 15-25 CNY. The implication is clear: the recycling ceiling for used consumer TLC modules is now capped by new-chip cost. Recyclers who bid above this level lose their resale margin. This is not a short-term fluctuation—it is a structural shift in the pricing anchor.
| Category | Typical Spec | Reference Price (CNY/module) | Domestic Substitution Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer eMMC | 64GB TLC (Samsung/Kioxia) | 8-15 | High — new chips at 15-25 CNY already cover |
| Consumer eMMC | 128GB TLC | 12-22 | Medium-High — new-chip volume still climbing |
| Consumer eMMC | 128GB MLC (Samsung eMMC 5.1) | 20-35 | Medium — MLC new-chip capacity is minimal |
| Industrial eMMC | 64GB TLC (-40°C to 85°C) | 35-50 | Low — domestic industrial-grade not yet at scale |
| Industrial eMMC | 128GB MLC (with OEM COA report) | 60-80 | Very Low — rigid demand in industrial/automotive |
The key takeaway: domestic substitution hits consumer-grade TLC hardest. Industrial-grade modules (-40°C to 85°C) and MLC high-endurance parts remain firm or even appreciate, because domestic capacity has not yet covered these segments and downstream industrial/automotive/medical buyers have hard OEM certification requirements. Industrial modules with factory COA reports carry a premium of 20% or more.
Monitor the CFM Flash Market monthly report and the Shenzhen Huaqiangbei eMMC spot index. Two signals matter most: (1) whether Longsys/BIWIN monthly shipment volumes continue to scale (sets the consumer ceiling), and (2) industrial/automotive tender volumes for industrial-grade eMMC (sets the industrial floor). When the two signals diverge, prioritize locking in industrial-grade and MLC inventory.
MemoryRecycle supplies OEM-grade eMMC and NAND flash to overseas buyers and domestic industrial clients, with tiered pricing across brand, capacity, wafer grade, temperature rating, and bad-block rate. Mixed-batch shipments are sorted and itemized within 48 hours. Contact Mr. Wu at 188-2424-1693 for same-day reference pricing.