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Based on type, the market is divided into general purpose, array, megacap, and serial design. The general-purpose segment dominated the global market with a share of over 40% in 2023. General-purpose MLCCs are versatile components used in a wide range of electronic applications including consumer electronics, automotive electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications. Their broad utility and applicability across various industries contribute to a significant market presence.
In smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, TVs, and home appliances, general-purpose MLCCs are vital for functions such as power regulation, signal filtering, and noise suppression. From engine control units (ECUs) to infotainment systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), MLCCs provide essential capacitance for stable power distribution and noise reduction in the increasingly electronic components of vehicles. General-purpose MLCCs are employed in motor drives, power supplies, control systems, and automation equipment, ensuring reliable operation and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in industrial environments.
Based on end-use industry, the market is divided into automotive, electronics, telecommunication, industrial equipment, and others. The automotive segment is expected to register a CAGR of over 15% during the forecast period and reach a revenue of over USD 20 billion by 2032. The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation towards electrification and connectivity, with the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment systems, and connected car technologies. MLCCs play a crucial role in these applications, providing power management, signal filtering, noise suppression, and EMI shielding.
Modern vehicles contain a growing number of electronic components and systems to support advanced features and functionalities. MLCCs are used extensively in automotive electronics for applications such as engine control units (ECUs), airbag systems, braking systems, navigation systems, entertainment systems, and sensors.
Asia Pacific dominated the global multi-layer ceramic capacitor market in 2023, accounting for a share of over 31%. The market for multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) in the Asia Pacific region is significant and continues to experience robust growth. Asia Pacific, particularly countries including China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, serves as a major manufacturing hub for electronic components including MLCCs. These countries host numerous MLCC manufacturing facilities owned by both domestic and international companies, catering to the global demand for electronic devices.
The Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, driving the demand for electronic products across various sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial machinery. MLCCs are essential components in these devices, fueling the MLCC market growth.