India, Aug. 11 -- With a single AI server cabinet consuming up to 440,000 high-end MLCCs, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reporting a profit surge exceeding 100%, and Japanese and South Korean giants pushing a comprehensive 30% price increase, the passive component industry is now facing a tight-supply dynamic where even if buyers accept higher prices, delivery schedules remain difficult to guarantee.

Japanese and South Korean leaders lead price hikes: Full portfolio adjusted up to 30%

As per recent supply chain sources cited by South Korea's Chosun Ilbo, leading Japanese and South Korean MLCC manufacturers have officially issued written price adjustment notices to downstream distributors and channel partners, initiating broad price increases...