AI demand drives broader Samsung Electro-Mechanics MLCC price hikes

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is expected to extend price increases for multilayer ceramic capacitors to direct manufacturing customers in the fourth quarter, as strong AI-related demand absorbs production capacity and reduces supply of mainstream parts. Market researcher TrendForce said Thursday that the South Korean electronic components maker is expected to raise prices of consumer-grade X5R MLCCs by an average of 25 to 30 percent for OEM and ODM customers. Prices of higher-end X6S products used