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Ceramic Capacitors: Market Research Report

October 2011 | 423 pages | ID: CA5D7F9039DEN
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Ceramic Capacitors in US$ Million.The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period of 2009 through 2017.

A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.

The report profiles 125 companies including many key and niche players as Cornell-Dubilier Electronics, Inc., Cosonic Enterprises Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corp., Dover Corporation, EPCOS AG, Evox Rifa Group OYJ, Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology (Holding) Co., Ltd., Holy Stone Enterprise Company Ltd., Jackcon Capacitor Electronics Co Ltd, KEMET Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, AVX Corporation, American Technical Ceramics Corp., Murata Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co.Ltd., SamWha Capacitor, Suntan Technology Co.Ltd., Supertech Electronic Co Ltd, Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd., TDK Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., Vishay Cera-Mite, Walsin Technology Corporation, WesTech Components China Co., Ltd., and Yageo Corporation.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

2. MARKET DYNAMICS

Introduction

Table 1. Global Capacitors Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share in Value Terms by Capacitor Types - Ceramic, Aluminum, Tantalum, Paper and Plastic Film, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Current & Future Analysis

Table 2. World Market for Ceramic Capacitors by Region: 2011 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Ceramic Capacitors - High Growth Trajectory
Impact of the Recession on the Global Ceramic Capacitors Market
Technological Advancements to Spur growth in the global MLCC Market
Trends & Issues
Higher Capacitance Capacitors Garner Greater Share of Investments
Emerging End-use Markets Create New Opportunities for MLCC
High Demand for Automotives Drives Growth in Ceramic Capacitors Market
Ceramic Capacitors Likely to Replace Tantalum Capacitors in Certain Applications
Asia-Pacific Dominates Global Passive Component Production
R&D Investment by Asian Companies Shoots Up
Market Strives for Greater Efficiencies in Smaller Packages

3. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO

Asian Manufacturers Dominate the Global Capacitor Market
Leading Players in the Ceramic Capacitors Market

Table 3. Global Ceramic Capacitors Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Share for Leading Players - Murata, SEMCO, Taiyo Yuden, TDK, AVX/Kyocera, Yageo, Walsin, Kemet, Vishay, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4. Global MLCC Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Share for Leading Players - Murata, SEMCO, Taiyo, Walsin, TDK, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5. Global MLCC Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Value Share for Leading Players - Murata, SEMCO, Taiyo, Walsin, TDK, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. Global High Capacitance MLCC Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Value Share for Leading Players - Murata Mfg. , Taiyo Yuden, TDK, and Otherss (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. END-USE MARKETS

Table 7. Global MLCC Market (2010 & 2011): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Share by End-Use Segment - Handset, PC & Peripherals, AV, Automotive, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Capacitor
Classification on the Basis of Dielectric Material
Tantalum Capacitors
Ceramic Capacitors
Aluminum Capacitors
Film Capacitors
Trimmer Capacitors
Super Capacitors
Ceramic Capacitors – An Overview
Production Process for Ceramic Capacitors
Classification
Based on Construction
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
Types
Multilayer Ceramic Leadless Capacitors
Multilayer Ceramic Leaded Capacitors
Disc Ceramic Capacitors
Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors
Based on Chemical Composition
Class1 Ceramic Capacitors
Class2 Ceramic Capacitors
Class3 Ceramic Capacitors
Class4 Ceramic Capacitors
Permittivity-Dependent Ceramic Capacitors
Advantages
Multilayer Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors
Class1 Ceramic Capacitors
Class2 Ceramic Capacitors
Disadvantages
Class1 Capacitors
Class2 Capacitors
Applications
Class1 Capacitors
Class2 Capacitors
Class3 Capacitors

6. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS

Magneti Marelli Develops Kinetic Energy Recovery System
Nickel Particles Found to be Ideal for MLCC Electrodes
Japan-Based Inventors Develop Terminal Electrode Compositions
US Inventor Develops of Co-Fired Ceramic Capacitor
US-Based Inventor Develops Production Method

7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

KEMET Upgrades Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array Range
AVX Upgrades LGA Ceramic Decoupling Capacitor Series
AVX Upgrades AR Series of Radial Leaded Capacitors
AVX Introduces 0101 Series MLCC
AVX Upgrades MLCC range with Addition of QM Series
Murata Manufacturing Introduces New Monolithic Ceramic Capacitor
AVX Launches UT Series of MLCCs
KEMET Launches KPS Series X7R Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor
KEMET Unveils New Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
Murata Manufacturing Launches GQM22 Series
Taiyo Yuden Introduces AMK212BJ107MG Capacitor
AVX Launches X8L and X8R Series Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
Murata Manufacturing Introduces Smallest Monolithic Ceramic Capacitor
Murata Electronics North America Launches GW Series Capacitors
TDK-EPC Launches New Series of MLCCs
NOVACAP Introduces Polymer Terminated Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
KEMET Upgrades GR900 High Reliability Series
AVX Introduces New Series of Ultra-Thin Ceramic Capacitors
Murata Manufacturing Unveils New Monolithic Ceramic Capacitor
AVX Upgrades Voltage Range of RF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor
Murata Manufacturing Launches GCJ Series of Ceramic Capacitors
Taiyo Yuden Launches AMK105BJ474MC Capacitor
Holystone International Launches HSC and SMC Series MLCCs
TDK Unveils Soft Termination MLCC Capacitors
TDK Introduces CGA Series of Ceramic Capacitors
Novacap Launches X5R and X7R Series of MLCCs
AVX Unveils CHX and SMX Series of Ceramic Capacitors
Vishay Launches New Capacitors
Kemet Launches Space-Level Ceramic Capacitors
Kemet Expands HiCV C0G MLCC Product Line
TDK Develops MLCC with New Internal Structure for Setting ESR Values
KEMET Introduces Military-Grade SMPS Stacked Ceramic Capacitors
TDK Develops and Begins Bulk Production of Low Profile, Low ESL Multilayer Capacitor
TDK Launches X8R Series MLCCs
Syfer Launches New Capacitor Range
Syfer Rolls out Discoidal Capacitors Line
AVX Launches the Latest in X8R Dielectric Capacitors
HolyStone Launches Halogen-Free Leaded Ceramic and Disc Capacitors
AVX Launches New High Current & High Temperature Stacked Ceramic Capacitors
Eyang Introduces New High Capacitance MLCC
Dengrove Launches New Compact, High-Value MLCCs
Syfer Technology Develops New Line of Surface Mount MLCCs
Kemet Expands EIA Range of MLCCs
Holystone Releases New Large-Case Size MLCC Range

8. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS IN THE RECENT PAST

Murata to Expand Ultra-Small Case Size MLCC
KEMET Expands Ceramic Through-Hole Offering
KEMET Enhances its Surface-Mount MLCC Portfolio
AVX Launches Axial and Radial Leaded MLCCs
Taiyo Yuden Rolls Out New Compact MLCC
KEMET Introduces Flexible Termination FT-CAP
Vishay Releases New Surface-Mount C0G MLCCs
Samsung Launches Tiny MLCC with Outstanding Capacity
Taiyo Yuden Introduces New Reverse Geometry MLCCs
Samsung and Ansoft Jointly Launch New MLCC Capacitor Library
AVX Launches High Temperature Ceramic Capacitor
KEMET Adds FF-CAP to its MLCC Range of Capacitors
GOVA Technologies Rolls Out GRM15/18/21/31 Capacitors
Holy Stone Develops the First MLCC with Surface Arc
Suntan Technology Debuts High-Voltage TS16 Ceramic Capacitors
Morgan Electro Ceramics Introduces New Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor
HolyStone Unveils SuperTerm Series Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
Morgan Introduces High Breakdown Strength Ceramic Capacitor
TDK Unveils Sleek C0402 Series High Performance MLCC Capacitors
AVX Introduces AR Series, First Automotive Grade Capacitors
Zonkas Electronic Unveils High Capacitance MLCC
Vishay Introduces New VJ Array of Surface-Mount OMD MLCCs
AVX Rolls Out FLEXISAFE™ Capacitors to Minimize Short-Circuit Failure
KEMET Extends Capacitance Values in Open Mode/Fail Safe MLCCs
AVX Introduces 630V MLCC Range
AVX Introduces New Low-Profile MLCCs for Limited Height Applications
AVX Introduces New Ultra Maxi Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors
TDK Introduces Smallest Multilayer Ceramic Chip Coil
Kyocera Develops Multilayer Ceramic Substrate
Samsung Develops 4V-Rated MLCC with Higher Capacitance Value
Samsung Develops 0402 MLCC with In-built Copper
AVX Develops X8R Capacitors
EPCOS Develops Ceramic Capacitors

9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

AEM and Samsung Electro-Mechanics Enter Worldwide Distribution Agreement
Avnet Electronics Enters into Distribution Agreement with TDK Corp.
KEMET to Merge F&E and Ceramic Business Groups
Murata Takes Over MLCC Business of Panasonic Electronic Devices
CTS Takes Over Tusonix
NOVACAP and Mouser Enter into Agreement
Avnet Electronics Inks Distribution Agreement with Taiyo Yuden
Jaco Electronics Teams Up with Kemet to Expand Product Offerings
Taiyo Yuden Forms Two Companies in China
Mouser Electronics Enters into Agreement with Dielectric Laboratories
Zonkas Electronics Appoints Easby Electronics As Authorized Distributor
AVX Acquires American Technical Ceramics
Taiyo Yuden Completes Acquisition of Shoei Electronics
Kemet Corp Acquires Evox Rifa Group OYJ
AFM Takes Over TPL Microelectronics
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Enters into Agreement with X2Y Attenuators
TDK to Build New Ceramic Capacitor Plant
Murata to Expand Production Capacity for MLCC
Digi-Key Signs Distribution Agreement with Johanson Technology
Kyocera Corporation to Increase LCC Output of its Kagoshima Plant
Fukui Murata Establishes New Capacitor Manufacturing Wing at Fukui
Okayama Murata Completes Plant for Electronic Parts
Walsin Technology Takes Over Affiliates of Mitsubishi Materials
Epcos to Collaborate with Taiyo Yuden for Ceramic Capacitor Business
ROHM to Transfer MLCC Operations to Murata
Walsin Technology and Arrow Electronics Extend Distribution Agreement
Richardson Electronics Teams Up with ATC

10. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Cornell-Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (USA)
Cosonic Enterprises Corporation (Taiwan)
Darfon Electronics Corp. (Taiwan)
Dover Corporation (USA)
EPCOS AG (Germany)
Evox Rifa Group OYJ (Finland)
Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology (Holding) Co. , Ltd. (China)
Holy Stone Enterprise Company Ltd. (Taiwan)
Jackcon Capacitor Electronics Co Ltd (Taiwan)
KEMET Corporation (USA)
Kyocera Corporation (Japan)
AVX Corporation (USA)
American Technical Ceramics Corp. (USA)
Murata Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (Japan)
Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation (Japan)
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. (Korea)
SamWha Capacitor (South Korea)
Suntan Technology Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Supertech Electronic Co Ltd (Taiwan)
Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd (Japan)
TDK Corporation (Japan)
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA)
Vishay Cera-Mite (USA)
Walsin Technology Corporation (Taiwan)
WesTech Components China Co. , Ltd. (China)
Yageo Corporation (Taiwan)

11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 8. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9. World Historic Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10. World 15-Year Perspective for Ceramic Capacitors by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

12. THE UNITED STATES

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current and Future Analysis
Market Trends
Manufacturers of Capacitors Push Production Overseas to Curtail Costs
Smaller Firms Remain Competitive in the US
Exports & Imports Statistics

Table 11. US Ceramic Capacitors Market (2009 & 2010): Value Exports of Fixed Dielectric & Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12. US Ceramic Capacitors Market (2009 & 2010): Value Imports of Fixed Dielectric & Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors by Countries of Origin (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Focus on Select Major Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 13. The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. The US Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

13. CANADA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current and Future Analysis
Exports & Imports Scenario

Table 15. Canadian Ceramic Capacitors Market (2009 & 2010): Value Exports of Fixed Dielectric & Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16. Canadian Ceramic Capacitors Market (2009 & 2010): Value Imports of Fixed Dielectric & Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)


B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 17. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. Canadian Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

14. JAPAN

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current and Future Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 19. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20. Japanese Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15. EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Developments and Launches

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 21. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22. European Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23. European 10-Year Perspective for Ceramic Capacitors by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 24. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25. French Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15B. GERMANY

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Overview
German Passive Components Market
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Development
EPCOS AG – A Major Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 26. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27. German Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 28. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29. Italian Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current and Future Analysis
Exports & Imports Statistics

Table 30. UK Capacitors Market (2008, 2009 & 2010): Value Exports and Imports of Fixed Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors (In £000’s) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31. UK Capacitors Market (2008, 2009 & 2010): Value Exports and Imports of Fixed Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (In £000’s) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32. UK Capacitors Market (2005, 2006 & 2007): Volume Imports and Exports of Fixed Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors (In '000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33. UK Capacitors Market (2005, 2006 & 2007): Volume Imports and Exports of Fixed Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (In Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 34. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35. The UK Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 36. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37. Spanish Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15F. REST OF EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Evox Rifa Group OYJ – A Major Finnish Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 38. Rest of European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39. Rest of European Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Capacitors Market – A Brief
Asia-Pacific Leading the Global Passive Component Market
R&D Investment by Asian Companies on an Upward Trend
Demand for Semiconductors Fuels Chinese Ceramic Capacitors Industry
Fierce Competition Affects MLCC Prices in Korea
Technological Development
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 40. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

17. THE MIDDLE EAST

Market Analysis

Table 42. The Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43. The Middle East Historic Review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

18. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 44. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ceramic Capacitors Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45. Latin American Historic review for Ceramic Capacitors Market - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for ears 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Total Companies Profiled: 125 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 160)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States39
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle-East


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