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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to raise electronic material prices by up to 30% starting April 2026
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical has announced a price increase of up to 30% for all electronic material products, including copper clad laminates (CCL), prepregs, and CRS, effective April 1, 2026. This adjustment follows rising raw material, labor, and transport costs. Analysts expect this price hike to pressure the PCB supply chain, potentially leading Taiwanese manufacturers like Unimicron and Kingmax to pass these costs onto AI server and HPC customers.
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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical is reportedly set to raise prices for copper clad laminates (CCL) by 30%, joining other Japanese materials leaders like Resonac in a major industry-wide pricing adjustment. This significant hike is expected to take effect starting March 2026, directly impacting the global supply chain for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in high-end data centers, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
The price surge is primarily driven by the escalating cost of essential raw materials, including copper foil, epoxy resin, and fiberglass cloth, which have reached unsustainable levels for manufacturers. Furthermore, the explosive growth of AI servers and high-performance computing has created a severe supply-demand imbalance. High-end materials like BT resin—a segment where Mitsubishi Gas Chemical holds a dominant global market share—are increasingly being diverted to support advanced semiconductor packaging for AI chipsets.
For investors, this move underscores the significant pricing power held by upstream material providers amidst the ongoing AI infrastructure boom. While the 30% increase may squeeze margins for downstream PCB fabricators, it is viewed as a critical step to ensure stable supply and fund the research and development of next-generation M8 and M9 grade materials required for future high-speed computing architectures.
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