Sony Suspends Entire Memory Card Line; Local Photographer Unavailable for Comment

Analysts have noted that NAND flash prices rose approximately sixty percent in the first quarter of 2026 alone, and that the shortage is expected to persist through 2026 and potentially into 2027. Sony is the first major camera media manufacturer to withdraw from the market. It is, analysts noted, unlikely to be the last. SanDisk, ProGrade, Lexar, and Angelbird all source flash components from the same global supply chain.