March 2018 Passive Electronic Component Monthly Market Research Report

CAPACITOR LEAD TIMES – Demand for all capacitors remained tight in March 2018 on a month-to-month basis, with MLCC still showing lead times increasing, while lead times for almost all other capacitor products have plateaued. However, we also see additional selective movement in film and aluminum capacitors that suggests increases in demand for industrial and automotive applications in Europe still applies.