Kingston Digital Leads Channel SSD Shipments in 2024

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 19, 2025--

Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced TrendForce has named it the number one third-party supplier of SSDs in the channel for all of 2024. Based on the numbers provided by TrendForce, Kingston accounted for a massive 36 percent of the units shipped globally in 2024.

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Kingston remained the top SSD shipment leader in 2024, maintaining a solid advantage and saw growth in market share over 2023. The results reinforced Kingston as the clear leader in SSD production, as the second-place supplier accounted for only 13 percent of the total channel market. This is widely due to Kingston’s vast channel presence worldwide, a top-tier SSD portfolio, and exceptional customer support.

According to the latest findings, retail SSD sales faced challenges due to ongoing weak consumer demand and notebook SSD attach rates reaching 100%. These factors contributed to a 14% YoY decline in channel SSD shipments. However, the growing integration of AI in PCs and edge devices is expected to drive demand for high-capacity and high-performance SSDs. Manufacturers that prioritize advanced technical integration, strategic channel development, and strong brand positioning will be better equipped to capitalize on the next wave of growth in the SSD market.

In 2024, Kingston significantly expanded its SSD portfolio with new offerings across client, data center, industrial, and external segments. The launch of the NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD introduced high capacity 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance in a compact form factor, enhancing Kingston’s client SSD lineup. For data center applications, Kingston released the DC2000B, a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD designed as an internal boot drive for high-volume rack-mount servers.

Additionally, Kingston unveiled a red colored XS1000 External SSD, which earned the 2024 Red Dot Award for Product Design. To further round out its portfolio, Kingston refreshed its line of Industrial solid-state drives tailored for system builders and design engineers. These next-generation locked-BOM SSDs provide robust storage capabilities ideal for demanding environments such as self-service kiosks, digital signage, robotics, point-of-sale systems, and video surveillance.

“We are proud to be recognized as the top SSD supplier once again,” said Keith Schimmenti, SSD business manager, Kingston. “Our commitment to customers and channel partners has fueled the growth of our SSD business. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team, and we are grateful to celebrate this success together.”

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About Kingston Digital, Inc.

From big data to IoT devices, including laptops, PCs, and wearable technology, Kingston Technology is dedicated to delivering top-tier product solutions, service, and support. Trusted by leading PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, we value our long-term partnerships that help us evolve and innovate. We ensure every solution meets the highest standards by prioritizing quality and customer care. At every step, we listen, learn, and engage with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that make a lasting impact. To learn more about Kingston Technology and our “Built on Commitment” vision, visit Kingston.com.

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Kingston remains #1 SSD module maker in the channel for 2024.

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s parliament on Friday appointed right-wing populist politician Janez Jansa as the new prime minister, in a shift for the small European Union country that was previously run by a liberal government.

Lawmakers backed Jansa in a 51-36 vote in the 90-member assembly. The new prime minister will need to come back to Parliament within the next 15 days for another vote to confirm his future Cabinet.

Jansa's appointment concludes a postelection stalemate in Slovenia after a parliamentary ballot two months ago ended practically in a tie. Former liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob's Freedom Movement won by a thin margin but he was unable to muster a parliamentary majority.

Jansa and his populist Slovenian Democratic Party signed a coalition agreement this week with several right-wing groups. The new government also has the backing of a nonestablishment Truth party that first emerged as an anti-vaccination movement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new term in office will be the fourth for the veteran Slovenian politician. Jansa, 67, is an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump and was a close ally of former populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who was defeated in a landslide election last month.

Jansa in a speech listed the economy, fight against corruption and red tape, and decentralization as key goals of the future government. He has promised to lower taxes for the rich and support private education and healthcare.

Critical of the previous government's alleged “inefficiency," Jansa said the new government will turn Slovenia into “a country of opportunity, prosperity and justice, where each responsible citizen will feel safe and accepted."

Like Orban, Jansa was staunchly anti-immigrant during the huge migration wave to Europe in 2015. Also like Orban, Jansa has faced accusations of clamping down on democratic institutions and press freedoms during a previous term in 2020-2022. This led to protests at the time, and scrutiny from the European Union.

Golob in his speech described Jansa as “the greatest threat to Slovenia’s sovereignty and democracy."

Alleging that Jansa had threatened to arrest him, Golob said Jansa's "idea of democracy is that anyone who dares speak a word against you deserves only the worst.”

Jansa, a supporter of Israel, also has been a stern critic of the Golob government's 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.

The vote on March 22 was marred by allegations of foreign influence and corruption. The around 2 million people in the Alpine nation are deeply divided between liberals and conservatives.

Janez Jansa, center, addresses the Slovenian Parliament during a session in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)

Janez Jansa arrives for a session of the Slovenian Parliament in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)

Janez Jansa addresses the Slovenian Parliament during a session in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)