TrendForce says Samsung Electro-Mechanics has begun raising Q4 2026 OEM/ODM prices, signaling an upcycle in the MLCC industry. TrendForce estimates Samsung will lift average prices for consumer-grade X5R MLCCs to OEM/ODM customers by 25–30% to curb order intake and free capacity for high-end line expansion. High-end X6S parts for AI servers will see customer-dependent increases averaging 10–20%. Japanese peers Murata, Taiyo Yuden and Kyocera are holding prices steady; whether they follow will de

2026-08-27

TrendForce says Samsung Electro-Mechanics has begun raising Q4 2026 OEM/ODM prices, signaling an upcycle in the MLCC industry. TrendForce estimates Samsung will lift average prices for consumer-grade X5R MLCCs to OEM/ODM customers by 25–30% to curb order intake and free capacity for high-end line expansion. High-end X6S parts for AI servers will see customer-dependent increases averaging 10–20%. Japanese peers Murata, Taiyo Yuden and Kyocera are holding prices steady; whether they follow will determine how widely the price upswing spreads.