IPv4 Address Price Forecast 2027
IPv4 address pricing in 2027 will be shaped by a tension between continuing demand from AI infrastructure and cloud expansion on one side, and the slow but irreversible expansion of IPv6 on the other. This analysis reviews the key drivers likely to influence price direction through 2027 and provides range estimates for the major RIR regions.
Current Market Prices
| Region | /24 Current Range/IP | /22 Current Range/IP |
|---|---|---|
| RIPE NCC | $40 - $54 | $38 - $52 |
| ARIN | $42 - $58 | $40 - $55 |
| APNIC | $35 - $50 | $33 - $47 |
Current prices provide the baseline from which 2027 forecasts are projected.
Price Trend 2022-2026
The 2022-2026 period established a clear recovery from the 2021-2022 correction. After the peak near $60 per ARIN /24 address in mid-2021, prices corrected to $38-$46 through 2022-2023, then gradually recovered through 2024-2025. Entering 2026, RIPE /24 blocks trade in the $40-$54 range, roughly 10-15% below peak levels. The trend has been consistently upward since mid-2023.
What Affects IPv4 Price Forecast for 2027
AI infrastructure demand - This is the strongest current demand driver. Large language model training clusters, inference infrastructure at cloud providers, and edge AI deployments all require IPv4 addresses for management interfaces, API endpoints, and service delivery. This demand is structural, not cyclical, and shows no sign of reversal. Most AI infrastructure operators continue to prefer IPv4 for operational simplicity and compatibility.
IPv6 adoption - IPv6 deployment continues, but progress is uneven. While consumer ISPs and mobile carriers have made significant IPv6 progress, enterprise networks, data centers, and hosting providers still rely heavily on IPv4. The fraction of internet traffic delivered over IPv6 has grown steadily, but this has not yet translated into reduced IPv4 demand on the secondary market. IPv6 is more likely to moderate the rate of IPv4 price increase than to cause a price decline in the 2027 timeframe.
Supply constraints - No new IPv4 addresses will be allocated from regional free pools as they are exhausted. New supply comes only from organizations returning or selling space they hold but do not need. This supply is finite and typically lower quality than primary allocations, as the best blocks are retained. Supply pressure is expected to remain tight through 2027.
Regulatory and policy changes - RIR transfer policies have been generally liberalizing, which facilitates market liquidity. No major policy changes that would significantly restrict or release supply are expected through 2027.
Price Difference: RIPE vs ARIN vs APNIC
The regional price differential is expected to remain broadly similar through 2027. ARIN will likely maintain its 5-15% premium over RIPE NCC. APNIC may see some compression of its discount relative to RIPE as Asia-Pacific demand continues to grow. The APNIC-RIPE gap, currently 5-15%, may narrow to 3-10% by end of 2027 if Southeast Asian infrastructure demand continues at current pace.
2027 Price Outlook
Based on current demand trends, supply constraints, and the broader macro environment, the most likely scenario for 2027 is a continuation of gradual upward price movement across all regions. A base case forecast would suggest RIPE /24 prices in the $44-$60 range by end of 2027, ARIN /24 in the $46-$65 range, and APNIC /24 in the $38-$55 range. These are scenarios, not guarantees. A significant acceleration in IPv6 enterprise adoption or a broad economic slowdown reducing infrastructure investment could moderate these projections. A major new AI compute expansion cycle or a significant supply contraction could push above these ranges.
How to Get a Current Quote
Whether you are planning a 2027 IPv4 acquisition and want to lock in current pricing, or you are considering selling before potential market changes, DCXV can provide current pricing and market intelligence. Our team monitors transaction activity across RIPE NCC, ARIN, and APNIC regions from our offices in Prague (CZ), Vilnius (LT), and Covilha (PT).
Contact us at ipv4@dcxv.com with your block size, region, and timing requirements. https://dcxv.com/ipv4
