Nvidia DGX B300 Prices More Than Double To Over ¥8M On China Black Market
NVDA•On China’s black market, Nvidia’s DGX B300 AI server price surged from approximately 4 million yuan to over 8 million yuan in six months, while RTX 6000 Pro workstation chips climbed from about 50,000 yuan to 130,000 yuan. The surge reflects sustained demand for advanced AI hardware despite tightened U.S. export restrictions and intensified enforcement efforts.
1. Black Market Price Surge
Nvidia’s restricted DGX B300 AI server more than doubled on China’s unofficial market, rising from about 4 million yuan to over 8 million yuan in six months, while the RTX 6000 Pro workstation chip increased from roughly 50,000 yuan to 130,000 yuan.
2. Intensified U.S. Export Controls
U.S. export restrictions prohibit sale of Blackwell-based AI servers and workstation chips to China, and recent enforcement efforts have targeted unauthorized shipping networks, including a multibillion-dollar smuggling scheme, signaling tougher controls on advanced Nvidia hardware.
3. Strong AI Hardware Demand
Despite tighter controls, demand among Chinese technology firms and AI developers remains robust, driving black-market premiums for Nvidia’s high-performance products and highlighting the critical need for advanced hardware in large language model training.
4. Stock Implications and Risks
The widening gap between official and black-market pricing underscores potential upside for Nvidia’s revenue under sustained global demand, but legal and regulatory risks could pressure supply chains and investor sentiment if enforcement intensifies further.
