Capacitors

Main products

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs)

Employed in mobile equipment, home appliances, IoT devices, and more, MLCCs can temporarily store and discharge electricity, absorb noise in signals, extract signals with certain frequencies, and block direct current and pass alternating current only. MLCCs are used in various applications, including for mobility, edge devices such as smartphones, and IT infrastructure such as data centers.

Business opportunities	Strengths
Increased demand for components in tandem with the advancement of automotive electrification and expansion of AI	Extensive product lineup / high market share Technological capabilities and monozukuri strength that enable small, high-performance products, ensure reliability and high quality Worldwide sales network and the largest supply capacity in the industry Profitability based on integrated manufacturing systems from materials to finished products

Growth strategies

① Increase production capacity to meet growing demand for components

Demand for components is expected to continue to increase in the IT infrastructure and mobility markets. We will further expand the scale of our operations by leveraging our competitive advantage of having the largest production capacity in the industry.

② Plan and execute growth scenarios based on risks such as the rise of competitors

In the MLCC market, which is expected to grow in the future, competition with existing competitors is expected to intensify. We aim to achieve sustainable business growth by paying attention to the competitive environment.

③ Continue to maintain the top market share through continuous innovation and our global sales network

Murata’s share of the MLCC market is 40%. We will maintain and enhance our market position by further strengthening the competitive advantages we have cultivated to date.