How is the ranking of MLCC manufacturer?

2024-05-18

As we know, MLCC is known as "Electronic Industry Rice", widely used on the PCB board.

They can store and release electrical energy in electronic circuits, and commonly used for various purposes like filtration, decoupling, coupling, and smoothing of voltage in electronic devices. But who is the leading MLCC manufacturers in global market, how they rank?

Firstly let’s have a brief introduction of MLCC.

MLCC (Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors), that is, chip multilayer ceramic capacitors, are laminated ceramic dielectric films with printed electrodes (internal electrodes) in a staggered manner. After a one-time high-temperature sintering, a ceramic chip is formed. The two ends of the chip are sealed with a metal layer (external electrode) to form a monolithic structure, so it is also called a monolithic capacitor.

They are trending to be smaller, miniaturizing, higher capacitance, higher voltage,  High frequency etc, to match the ever-changing downstream terminal market demand.

The MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors) market is on a trajectory for steady growth. Here are some highlights of the trends forecasting for around 2024 and beyond:

1. The global MLCC market size reached USD 17 billion in 2023 and is projected to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.3% in the forthcoming years. The market value is expected to increase to USD 35.99 billion during the period between 2024 and 2030.

2. An industry research estimate suggests that the MLCC market size might be valued at around 23.03 billion USD in 2024, with the potential to grow to 61.16 billion USD by 2029, highlighting a strong CAGR.

3. Several analyses reveal that the market is expected to grow significantly, with factors such as technological advancements and expanding applications in various sectors driving the growth.

4. Although there's an anticipated period of modest growth with some limited opportunities for expansion, the overall trend is upward, given the pervasive use of MLCCs in electronics and the increasing demand from the automotive sector, where innovation is particularly vigorous.

These trends indicate not only the current demand for these components but also the expectation for technological advances in manufacturing and applications that could stimulate the MLCC market in the near future. Manufacturers looking to capitalize on this growth will likely focus on product innovation, capacity expansion, and improvements in MLCC performance to meet the evolving demands of the electronics and automotive markets.

Murata Samsung TDK Taiyo Yuden, etc as the leading MLCC manufacturers in the global market, how they rank? The rank may vary due to market dynamics, capacity expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and shifts in demand. Per my understanding, here's an approximate ranking based on market share and industry reports:

1. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Murata often leads in market share due to its extensive range of MLCC products and strong presence in multiple sectors, particularly in high-end applications. They offer a considerable portfolio of MLCCs suitable for automotive applications, compliant with stringent automotive quality standards. Their products are used in a variety of automotive systems, from engine control units to infotainment and driver assistance systems.

2. TDK Corporation

TDK maintains a strong position thanks to its broad MLCC product offerings and a well-established global footprint. Similar to Murata, TDK produces MLCCs for automotive applications that require high reliability under harsh conditions. Their automotive capacitors are designed to meet the specific demands of vehicular operation, addressing factors such as temperature resistance and vibration.

3. Taiyo Yuden

Taiyo Yuden is notable for its high-quality MLCCs, which are widely used in smartphones and other compact electronics. They provides MLCCs for the automotive industry, focusing on high-quality components that support the stability and functionality of automotive electronics.

4.  Yageo Corporation

Following strategic acquisitions, including KEMET, Yageo has solidified its position as one of the top suppliers of MLCCs on the global stage.

5. Kyocera Corporation

After acquiring AVX Corporation, Kyocera further expanded its MLCC production capabilities and market share.

The rankings above represent some of the largest MLCC manufacturers by market share, but they're not exhaustive. Murata TDK Taiyo Yuden mostly focus on automotive MLCC, they withdraw standard MLCC gradually.

But the general MLCC is still with demand, the consumer electronics, communications, home appliances will also use lots of MLCC.

HONGDA Capacitors, as the leading capacitors, inductors manufacturer in China. Start manufacturing since 1999, sell a lot to overseas market.

Our MLCC stacked up to 600 layers, same production equipment with Murata’s, japan imported, to support you quality parts, with fast delivery 1weeks normally.

We can offer you full range of MLCC, from 0201, 0402, 0603, ..., 2225. Capacitance up to 330uF, voltage up to 7200V.

Pls refer to our datasheet: https://www.hongdacapacitors.com/res/Chip-Ceramic-Capacitors/HLC-Standard-MLCC-Multilayer-Multilayer-Ceramic-Capacitors.pdf