MLCC Price Dec. 2025

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2025-12-31

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In 2025, global economic growth slows due to US-China trade policies. The demand for AI chips boosts the need for advanced MLCCs, with cautious expansion by Japanese and Korean firms and low-price strategies by Taiwanese and Chinese companies, leading to a polarized market. Consumer electronics demand remains weak, prioritizing supply-demand balance.

Key Highlights

Global economic growth slows in 2025 due to US-China trade policies.
AI chip demand drives increased advanced MLCC needs.
Japanese and Korean firms cautiously expand, with Murata and Samsung benefiting.
Taiwanese and Chinese firms stick to low-price strategies and specific markets.
Demand for consumer electronics weakens, negatively impacting ICT products.

With In-House AI Chips Driving Demand for High-End MLCCs, Japanese and Korean Suppliers Expand Cautiously, While Suppliers in Mainland China and Taiwan Firmly Maintain Prices for Consumer MLCCs
Demand for High-End MLCCs Is Being Fueled by Growth of In-House AI Chips
Supply Chain Strategies: Disciplined Expansion by Japanese and Korean Firms vs. Firm Maintenance of Prices by Suppliers Based in Mainland China and Taiwan
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