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Yageo raises resistor prices by 15% to 20% amid surging raw material costs
Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 09:37 PM
Yageo and its subsidiary KEMET have announced price increases of 15% to 20% for various resistor products, including thick film resistors and tantalum capacitors. The price hikes, driven by rising costs of precious metals like silver, ruthenium, and palladium, affect product lines such as RC0402, RC0603, RC0805, and RC1206, with implementation dates starting in late January and early February.
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Taiwanese passive component leader Yageo is implementing a significant price hike across its resistor product lines, effective February 1, 2026. This follows an initial adjustment on January 16 and primarily affects core products like 0402-1206 thick film resistors. Price increases range from 15% to 20%, signaling a renewed period of component inflation for the broader electronics industry. Yageo’s subsidiary, KEMET, is also participating in these adjustments, with price lifts for specific resistor series beginning as early as January 26.
The surge is primarily driven by skyrocketing costs for essential raw materials, specifically precious metals such as silver, ruthenium, and palladium. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of chip resistors, Yageo’s move highlights persistent cost pressures facing the semiconductor supply chain. By passing these costs downstream, the company aims to protect its margins, though the hike may trigger increased expenses for manufacturers of smartphones, PCs, and AI infrastructure who rely on these foundational components.
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