MLCC Prices Surge 10-20% in Q3 2026: Murata, Samsung, and Yageo Lead the Charge as AI and Automotive Demand Overwhelm Supply
A broad-based MLCC price correction is underway in Q3 2026. Murata, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and Yageo have raised prices 10-20% on high-capacitance and automotive-grade capacitors. Nickel costs are up 25% YoY, AI servers consume 3-5K MLCCs per board, and car MLCC content has tripled with electrification. Lead times stretch to 20 weeks and spot premiums hit 25%.



















