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Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Size - By Voltage, By End use, Growth Forecast, 2026 - 2035

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Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Size

According to a recent study by Global Market Insights Inc., the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market was estimated at USD 3.6 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 3.8 billion in 2026 to USD 7.4 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 7.5%.

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market

  • Rapid electrification of vehicles and high voltage power electronics deployment across the region is complementing the industry outlook. The regionโ€™s aggressive transition toward electrified mobility is reshaping passive component demand, especially for ceramic capacitors that must withstand higher voltages, faster switching, and tighter thermal envelopes.
     
  • On board chargers, traction inverters, and DC DC converters increasingly adopt SiC MOSFET topologies, pushing requirements for C0G/X7R MLCCs with high stability, low loss, and strong voltage endurance. Automotive reliability (AEC Q200), miniaturization without compromising capacitance, and metal frame/soft termination designs are becoming standard to reduce ESR and mitigate mechanical stress.
     
  • For instance, in September 2024, TDK expanded its automotive MEGACAP MLCC lineup, including 99 nF/1000 V (C0G) and 47 ฮผF/100 V variants, explicitly targeting OBCs, WPT, and inverter snubber circuits. As OEMs roll out more ADAS and centralized zonal architectures, board density rises, multiplying the count of MLCCs per vehicle and favoring vendors that can deliver high voltage, compact MLCCs at scale across APAC.
     
  • The ongoing build out of 5G and 5G A networks across APAC is driving sustained demand for RF front ends, small cells, edge compute, and power regulation modules, systems that rely on high stability ceramic capacitors for decoupling, noise suppression, and timing. As operators densify urban coverage and expand rural connectivity, base station electronics require compact, thermally stable MLCCs to handle high ripple currents and wide temperature swings.
     
  • Emerging 5G A use cases (industrial private networks, immersive media, low latency control) amplify the need for reliable passives that support mmWave RF chains and power delivery. The sheer volume of network elements and upgrades, plus component BOMs in radios, underpins a multi year uplift in MLCC consumption.
  • For instance, in January 2025, China MIIT reported 4.251 million 5G base stations by end 2024 and detailed the 2024 5G Factory Catalog rollout to scale โ€œ5G+ industrial internet,โ€ signaling continued hardware deployment and industrial integration.
     
  • Explosive AI training and inference workloads in APAC are pushing server power architectures toward higher current densities and tighter transient performance, elevating demand for ultra miniature, high capacitance MLCCs with low ESL/ESR. Server motherboards, accelerator boards, and VRMs require dense arrays of ceramic capacitors for decoupling and bulk energy storage proximate to GPUs/ASICs.
     
  • For instance, in May 2024, Samsung Electro Mechanics stated it is targeting AI/server markets with ultra high capacity MLCCs, noting Q1 2024 growth from expanded supply to industrial and server segments.
     
  • The market is favoring innovations that pack tens of ฮผF into 0402/0805 footprints, shifting some bulk work from larger polymer or tantalum devices to MLCCs to save space and improve response. Reliability at elevated temperatures near hot ICs, combined with stable characteristics, is now a procurement priority for hyperscalers and ODMs in the region.
     

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Trends

  • Rapid proliferation of industrial automation and robotics expansion in regional electronics plants is boosting the product adoption, thereby adding to market growth. Manufacturers across APAC are investing in factory automation, robotics, and smart controls to boost productivity and address labor constraints.
     
  • Servo drives, PLCs, industrial gateways, and robot motor controllers all depend on ceramic capacitors for robust power filtering and EMC performance under harsh conditions (vibration, temperature, electrical noise). As controller densities increase and boards shrink, designers specify MLCCs that deliver high capacitance in compact sizes with soft termination options to counter mechanical stress.
     
  • With industrial 5G and advanced sensors becoming ubiquitous, the number of power and control nodes per line grows, adding more capacitors per system and raising requirements for high reliability parts certified to relevant standards.
     
  • For instance, in December 2025, the government of South Korea announced that it will invest around USD 3 billion foundry to build 12-inch, 40 nanometer chips, which will be funded by the state along with various private industries. This will enable the country to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capability, in turn adding to the overall market growth.
     
  • Miniaturization pressure in consumer & mobile electronics stimulating ultra small MLCCs is further bolstering the market growth. Smartphones, wearables, AR/VR, and edge cameras continue to demand more processing within smaller envelopes, pushing MLCCs toward 0402 and 0201 sizes with higher capacitance density and enhanced heat resistance.
     
  • Various brands and EMS firms are migrating to new dielectric formulations and thinner internal electrodes to achieve meaningful capacity increases per unit area without sacrificing reliability, directly raising the regionโ€™s consumption of advanced ceramic capacitors.
     
  • For instance, in August 2024, KYOCERA highlighted MLCCs operable at 105 ยฐC for semiconductor power management, and the company announced an industry first 47 ยตF in 0402 size with mass production slated for Dec. 2025.
     
  • Governments are deploying incentive frameworks to strengthen electronics manufacturing, including passive components such as capacitors. Indiaโ€™s PLI Scheme explicitly covers passive components, aiming to improve domestic value addition and attract investments over multi year horizons.
     
  • These policies create sustained capex for clusters and suppliers, foster testing/certification infrastructure, and ease financing constraints, which in turn stabilize MLCC capacity planning and technology upgrades in the region. For instance, Indiaโ€™s Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) stated that passive components including capacitors are target segments under the PLI for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing.
     

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Analysis

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Size, By Voltage, 2023 - 2035(USD Billion)

  • Based on voltage, the market is segmented into low, medium, and high. The low voltage segment dominated with 82.1% of the market share in 2025 and is set to grow at a CAGR of 7% till 2035. In the low-voltage landscape, MLCCs are playing a critical role across consumer electronics, automotive controls, and power-supply decoupling.
     
  • Designers constantly demand higher capacitance in smaller footprints to support miniaturization trends in smartphones, wearables, and compact sensor modules. For APAC-based OEMs and EMS manufacturers, this often translates into dense PCB layouts, where decoupling, filtering, and noise suppression need high-capacitance capacitors in 0402 to 1608 size formats.
     
  • Additionally, these MLCCs support robust power lines (12โ€“48 V) and are essential in migration strategies toward higher bus voltages, all while maintaining low ESR and high ripple current resilience, particularly in battery-powered and IoT systems. For instance, in June 2025, TDK launched a 100 V-rated MLCC in 1608 size delivering 1 ยตF with X7R characteristics, a record-high capacitance for its voltage category and footprint.
     
  • Medium voltage ceramic capacitor industry will grow at a CAGR of 7.8% by 2035. MV MLCCs find usage in applications including automotive onboard chargers (OBC), industrial power supplies, and inverter snubber networks. These voltages balance higher energy requirements with size constraints, pushing manufacturers toward smarter dielectric formulations.
     
  • Rising electrification, digitalization, and automation is increasing the demand for energy-efficient conversions. As a result, MLCCs in this category are essential for resonant circuit stability, EMI suppression, and supporting intermediate bus architectures like 48 V and 400 V systems.
     
  • For instance, in June 2025, in June 2025, Murata started mass-producing the GCM21BE71H106KE02, the worldโ€™s first 10 ยตF/50 V MLCC in 0805-inch size, targeting the automotive segment. It supports 12 V lines and ADAS/infotainment systems, exemplifying how medium-voltage capacitors meet strict spatial and performance constraints in APAC EV electronics.
     
  • High voltage ceramic electric capacitors will grow at a CAGR of 5% through 2035. These are above 1kV and are vital in high-reliability sectors including as EV fast-charging, SiC/GaN-based inverters, traction power, renewable energy, and large industrial drives. Unlike film or electrolytic capacitors, ceramic versions offer compactness, high-frequency capability, and excellent thermal-electrical stability.
     
  • For instance, in December 2025, the government of Australia decided to invest USD 70 million with Volvo Group to accelerate the production of electric trucks. In addition, the investment will support discounted financing to lease electric trucks, support improving end-of-lease values, and support the installation of charging facilities at their depots.
     

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Revenue Share, By End Use, 2025

  • Based on voltage rating, the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, communications & technology, transmission & distribution, others. Transmission & distribution end use industry held a revenue share of 41.4% in 2025 and will grow at a CAGR of 8.1% by 2035.
     
  • In power grids across the region, ceramic capacitors play vital roles within capacitor banks, power factor correction systems, and HVDC filters. As renewable integration expands including solar and wind farms in India, T&D infrastructure upgrades lean on compact, stable MLCCs in reactive power control and filtering equipment.
     
  • For instance, in April 2025, Indiaโ€™s ministry of power issued completion and ongoing expansion of transmission infrastructure under its Power for All initiative, including hundreds of new 400 kV and 765kV lines integrated with transformer and capacitor systems to support solar and wind evacuation, creating opportunity for MLCC integration in filtering and reactive compensation equipment.
     
  • The consumer electronic industry will grow at a CAGR of 6.5% by 2035. OEMs push for capacitors with high capacitance per unit volume and tight tolerances to support faster SoCs and integrated AI accelerators in devices. Equally important are temperature coefficients and dielectric stability as devices operate under dynamic thermal loads.
     
  • For instance, in January 2025, Samsung Electro Mechanics announced in its CES release that it began mass production of high-capacitance MLCCs for power and computing in ultra-small 0402-inch formats, designed to meet the size and performance demands of next-gen smartphones and wearable devices.
     
  • Automotive stood at USD 1 billion in 2025, driven by its installation across EVs, ADAS, infotainment, and powertrain controllers. The growing number of ECUs, sensors, and 48V systems also drives the need for ceramic capacitors that offer mechanical shock resistance, vibration tolerance, and capacitive stability over long product lifecycles.
     
  • For instance, in November 2025, the South Korea government announced to increase their financial support and EV incentives to aid various carmakers to tackle the U.S. tariffs. In addition, the passenger EV subsidies will rise to USD 658.47 million in 2026, up from USD 530 billion compared with 2025.
     
  • Communication & technology ceramic industry will grow at a CAGR of 5.9% by 2035. The rollout of 5G-Advanced, expansion into mmWave, and widespread private networks in manufacturing cells are driving up MLCC density and frequency-performance needs. Capacitors with low ESR/ESL and stable high-frequency characteristics are essential to ensure signal integrity in high-speed, high-bandwidth equipment.
     
  • For reference, in December 2024, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the designation of ten new 5G+Industrial Internet pilot cities, aimed at integrating advanced manufacturing and communication infrastructure, thereby accelerating demand for MLCCs in RF modules and edge compute devices at scale.

China Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Size, 2023 - 2035, (USD Billion)

  • China dominated the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market with around 37.9% share in 2025 and generated USD 1.3 billion in revenue. The ongoing build out of advanced manufacturing (including โ€œ5G+ Industrial Internetโ€ and smart factories) is increasing the demand for MLCCs in RF modules, edge devices, robots, and power conversion blocks used across industrial automation.
     
  • For instance, in December 2025, China achieved its first large-scale deployment of domestically produced CPUs in 5G extended pico base stations. All equipment from the five selected manufacturers features the Phytium Tengyun S5000C-M processor, jointly developed by Phytium under China Electronics in collaboration with China Mobile.
     
  • India ceramic electric capacitor industry will grow at a CAGR of 7% by 2035, driven by active domestic electronics manufacturing policies and grid scale electrification. The country is nurturing a component ecosystem, including passive components, through dedicated programs that target investment, capacity creation, and supply chain resilience.
     
  • For reference, in March 2025, India approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), a new program aimed at developing a robust component ecosystem by attracting large investments into component manufacturing, explicitly supporting upstream parts used in electronics hardware.
     
  • Japan industry will reach USD 700 million by 2035, influenced by its strategic push to harden and modernize advanced electronics manufacturing, from semiconductors to high reliability industrial and automotive systems. As chip fabrication and advanced packaging initiatives expand, ancillary demand for MLCCs in test gear, power supplies, and precision motion systems grows in tandem.
     
  • Government guidance increasingly emphasizes factory cybersecurity, operational technology (OT) robustness, and standardization within semiconductor device plants. For instance, in October 2025, Japanโ€™s METI released OT Security Guidelines for Semiconductor Device Factories part of a wave of policy instruments to strengthen factory operations and resilience.
     
  • South Korea industry will grow at a CAGR of 6.8% by 2035. The countryโ€™s growth is spurred owing to robust export cycles in semiconductors, wireless communications, and computers, as well as continued automotive electronics momentum. In addition, parallel government programs shore up next gen semiconductor R&D and value chain resilience (materials, equipment, and design).
     
  • For illustration, In May 2025, MOTIE noted semiconductor exports up 21.2%, supported by high value memory and demand in EU markets, signaling a healthy downstream requirement for MLCCs used across controllers, PSU stages, and communications modules.
     
  • Australia market will grow at a CAGR of 6.9% through 2035, driven by energy transition and the expansion of sovereign advanced manufacturing. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) outlines a multi decade roadmap where renewables, storage, and new transmission need coordinated build outs, driving steady demand for power electronics components in inverters, HVDC filters, and grid support equipment.
     

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Share

  • The top 5 companies in Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor industry including TDK Corporation, Taiyo Yuden, Samsung Electro Mechanics, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation, collectively accounted for over 45% of market share in 2025.
     
  • Murata holds a dominant position across the region in providing ceramic capacitors. In addition, the company has major production across Japan, Philippines, and India packaging along with frequent new MLCC product launches.
     
  • Taiyo Yuden operates dedicated MLCC production and sales organizations, with European/APAC offices and long standing manufacturing in Japan. Its communications and power smoothing MLCC ranges (X5R/X6S, high capacitance chips) are widely used by APAC OEMs, reflecting a strong regional presence and continued capacity enhancements.
     
  • Yageo supplies a broad passive portfolio (MLCCs, resistors, circuit protection) and publishes regular investor updates showing healthy revenue momentum through 2024. The company operates extensive APAC sales and manufacturing locations (Taiwan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, India), with recent MLCC product events targeting embedded/compact designs
     

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Companies

Major players operating in the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor industry are:

  • ABB
  • Cornell Dubilier
  • Elna
  • Havells
  • Kemet
  • KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation
  • Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
  • Nichicon
  • Panasonic
  • ROHM
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • Taiyo Yuden
  • TDK Corporation
  • Vishay
  • Walsin
  • Wima
  • Xuansn
  • Yageo Corporation
     
  • Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, is recognized in multilayer ceramic capacitors. The company services APAC through a broad network of manufacturing and sales locations and continues to roll out cutting edge MLCCs for industrial, automotive, and server power lines. The company reported a revenue of USD 11.1 billion in the year 2024.
     
  • TDK Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a MLCC supplier serving automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. Its product center highlights broad MLCC families (soft termination, high voltage, low ESL) aligned with ADAS, server, and power conversion needs. The company reported net sales of USD 14.1 billion in the year 2024.
     
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics, headquartered in South Korea, develops and produces high tech electronic components, with MLCCs as a flagship business for automotive and IT/server applications. Its APAC footprint includes production in Busan/Sejong (KR), Tianjin (CN), Calamba (PH), and Thai Nguyen (VN), supporting scale and regional proximity for EV, 5G, and AI server customers. The company reached USD 937.8 million in Q3, 2025.
     

Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Industry News

  • In December 2025, Murata began mass production of a compact 1210-size MLCC (3.2 mm ร— 2.5 mm) with 15 nF capacitance, 1.25 kV rating, and C0G characteristics. Designed for high-voltage stability and efficient power conversion, the component targets electric vehicle onboard chargers and advanced power supply circuits in premium consumer electronics.
     
  • In July 2025, Samsung Electro-Mechanics introduced a new MLCC rated at 1000 V with 100 nF capacitance in a compact 1812 size (4.5mm ร—3.2mm). Featuring X7R characteristics for โ€“55ยฐC to 125ยฐC operation, the component reduces EMI in high-voltage battery lines, ensuring stable and durable power performance.
     
  • In July 2025, Murata began the worldโ€™s first mass production of 0402-size MLCCs (1.0 mm ร—0.5mm) with 47ยตF capacitance. Offered in two temperature variants, this breakthrough advances miniaturization and boosts system performance for next-generation electronics.
     

This Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) & volume (000 Units) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

Market, By Voltage

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

Market, By End use

  • Consumer electronics
  • Automotive
  • Communications & technology
  • Transmission & distribution
  • Others

The above information has been provided for the following countries:

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
Authors: Ankit Gupta , Shashank Sisodia
Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) :
Which country leads the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market?
China dominated with around 37.9% market share in 2025 and generated USD 1.3 billion in revenue. The ongoing build-out of advanced manufacturing and 5G+Industrial Internet is increasing MLCC demand.
Who are the key players in the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market?
Key players include Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., TDK Corporation, Taiyo Yuden, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation, ABB, Cornell Dubilier, Elna, Havells, Kemet, Nichicon, Panasonic, ROHM, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Vishay, Walsin, Wima, Xuansn, and Yageo Corporation.
What are the upcoming trends in the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market?
Key trends include miniaturization pressure in consumer electronics stimulating ultra-small MLCCs, explosive AI training workloads pushing demand for ultra-high-capacity MLCCs, and government incentive frameworks strengthening electronics manufacturing including passive components.
How much market share did the low voltage segment hold in 2025?
The low voltage segment dominated with 82.1% of the market share in 2025 and is set to grow at a CAGR of 7% till 2035.
What was the market share of the transmission & distribution segment in 2025?
Transmission & distribution held a revenue share of 41.4% in 2025 and will grow at a CAGR of 8.1% by 2035, driven by renewable integration and T&D infrastructure upgrades.
What is the growth outlook for the medium voltage segment from 2026 to 2035?
Medium voltage ceramic capacitors will grow at a CAGR of 7.8% by 2035, driven by usage in automotive onboard chargers, industrial power supplies, and inverter snubber networks.
What is the current Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market size in 2026?
The market size is projected to reach USD 3.8 billion in 2026.
What is the projected value of the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market by 2035?
The Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor market is expected to reach USD 7.4 billion by 2035, propelled by shift toward miniaturization, adoption of wide-bandgap power electronics, and high-capacitance designs for compact consumer and industrial devices.
What is the market size of the Asia Pacific ceramic electric capacitor in 2025?
The market size was USD 3.6 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 7.5% expected through 2035 driven by rapid vehicle electrification and expanding deployment of high-voltage power electronics across the region.
Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Scope
  • Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Size
  • Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Trends
  • Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Analysis
  • Asia Pacific Ceramic Electric Capacitor Market Share
Authors: Ankit Gupta , Shashank Sisodia
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Base Year: 2025

Companies covered: 20

Tables & Figures: 33

Countries covered: 5

Pages: 136

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