MLCC Supply Tightens and Prices Rise Since 2026 on AI Computing Demand Surge
Since 2026, surging AI computing demand has tightened supply of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), driving prices higher and boosting the passive component industry. While MLCC prices have stabilized overall since July, divergence has increased, with high-end AI and automotive-grade high-capacity products continuing to rise. Strong AI server demand has locked up factory capacity, while precious metal raw material costs remain elevated.
Since 2026, benefiting from the explosive growth in AI computing demand, supply of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) has tightened, and prices have continued to rise, driving a recovery in the passive component industry.
Since July, MLCC prices have been broadly stable, but divergence within product categories has intensified, with prices for high-end, high-capacity AI and automotive-grade products continuing to climb. AI server demand remains strong, locking up factory capacity, while upstream precious metal raw material prices stay elevated.
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