Sony Suspends Orders for Most CFexpress and SD Cards

Sony has temporarily suspended orders for the majority of its CFexpress and SD memory cards, a move attributed to a persistent global shortage of semiconductor memory exacerbated by surging demand from artificial intelligence applications. The suspension, which took effect on March 27, 2026, applies to orders from authorized retailers and direct purchases at Sony stores, with no specified timeline for resumption.

The announcement appeared on Sony's Japanese website and product information pages, where the company outlined the supply constraints impacting its lineup. "Due to the global shortage of semiconductors memory and other factors, it is anticipated that supply will not be able to meet demand for CFexpress memory cards and SD memory cards for the foreseeable future," Sony stated. "Therefore, we have decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of orders from our authorized dealers and from customers at the Sony Store from March 27, 2026 onwards. Regarding the resumption of order acceptance, we will consider it while monitoring the supply situation and will announce it separately on the product information page."

The halt affects a broad range of products, including...