April 15, 2026 /SemiMedia/ — Taiyo Yuden has notified customers it will raise prices on a range of passive components, with changes set to take effect from May 1, according to a customer notice.

The increase covers multiple product categories, including multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), inductors, ferrite beads, RF components and FBAR/SAW devices, as well as selected aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

The company said the move comes as costs for raw materials, including metals, as well as other production-related expenses have continued to rise. It noted that internal efforts to absorb these increases are no longer sufficient.

Taiyo Yuden said the pricing adjustment is intended to support stable production and supply, rather than reducing availability or accelerating product discontinuation.