Screw Terminal Type Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market Report 2025

The screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2024 to $1.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growth of industrial automation, expansion of renewable energy systems, rising adoption of motor drives, demand for uninterruptible power supplies, increasing use of welding equipment, and electrification of railway infrastructure.

The screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. This growth is expected to be driven by an increase in electric vehicle production, expanded investments in smart grid technology, more solar and wind energy installations, growing adoption of industrial robotics, and the broader use of battery storage systems. Key trends projected for this period include the use of condition monitoring sensors, advancement in long-life electrolytes, development of compact formats with high capacitance, integration with digital control systems, and a shift toward low-ESR capacitors capable of withstanding high ripple currents.

The increasing automotive production is expected to propel the growth of the screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market going forward. Automotive refers to the industry involved in designing, manufacturing, and selling motor vehicles and their components, playing a vital role in transportation and mobility worldwide. The increasing automotive production is due to consumer demand for electric vehicles, driven by increasing environmental awareness and government incentives promoting sustainable transportation. Screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitors are useful in automotive applications to offer high capacitance and secure connections, ensuring reliable performance under harsh conditions such as vibration and temperature changes. For instance, in May 2023, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based trade association, global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, marking a 5.7% rise compared to 2021. Therefore, the increasing automotive production is driving the growth of the screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market.

Leading players in the screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market are prioritizing innovation by launching compact screw-terminal aluminum capacitors designed for space-limited, high-performance applications in sectors such as automotive, industrial, and renewable energy. These compact capacitors provide secure screw-type connections and maintain high capacitance levels within a reduced physical footprint. For example, in December 2022, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of discrete semiconductors, introduced the 202 PML-ST series of screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors. This series is tailored for applications with high ripple current requirements, offering various case sizes ranging from 35 mm × 60 mm to 90 mm × 220 mm and capacitance ratings from 330 µF to 56,000 µF with voltage ratings between 200 V and 450 V. The capacitors feature enhanced characteristics such as ripple currents up to 49.6 A, ESR as low as 2 mΩ, and an extended operational life of 10,000 hours at 85°C.

In June 2024, Knowles Corporation, a U.S.-based provider of advanced micro-acoustic audio processing solutions, acquired Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. for about $263 million. Through this acquisition, Knowles aims to expand its presence as an industrial technology firm by increasing its total addressable market, diversifying its capacitor product lineup, and enhancing its potential for growth across defense, MedTech, and industrial electrification markets. Cornell Dubilier, based in the U.S., manufactures capacitors including screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitors widely used in equipment such as energy storage systems, welding machines, power inverters, and motor drive units.

Major players in the screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market are Huawei Technologies, Panasonic Industry Co. Ltd., TDK Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., KEMET Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Nichicon Corporation, Nippon Chemi-Con, Nantong Jianghai capacitor Co. Ltd., Aishi Capacitor Co. Ltd., Rubycon Corporation, Lelon Electronics, Elna Co. Ltd., Samwha Capacitor Group, Sam Young, Jamicon Electronics Corporation, Shenzhen Lorida Technology Co. Ltd., Capxon Electronic Technology Co., Kendeil s.r.l., Hitano Enterprise Corp., Itelcond S.r.l., Toshin Kogyo Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market in 2024. The regions covered in screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.

A screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a high-capacity capacitor that features threaded screw terminals to ensure secure mechanical and electrical connections. This capacitor uses aluminum as the anode and an electrolyte to achieve elevated capacitance levels. Due to its ability to handle high currents, endure high ripple loads, and offer extended operational life, it is frequently utilized in industrial and power electronics applications.

These capacitors come in three main categories - small capacity, medium capacity, and high capacity. A small-capacity screw terminal-type aluminum electrolytic capacitor is an electrolytic component equipped with screw terminals to ensure secure electrical connectivity and is characterized by relatively low capacitance values. It is typically implemented in circuits where limited energy storage or filtering is required. This type finds applications across sectors including household appliances, automotive electronics, industrial electronics, and others. Its end users span a variety of industries such as electronics manufacturing, automotive production, telecommunications, energy, and consumer goods.

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The screw terminal type aluminum electrolytic capacitor market consists of sales of power supply capacitors, inverter-grade capacitors, high ripple current capacitors, compact-size screw terminal capacitors, and audio-grade capacitors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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