Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a core enterprise in the field of electronic components in Japan. Its development history and technical strength profoundly reflect the rise of Japan's post-war industry and its global competitiveness. The following is an introduction from a Japanese perspective: 

1. ‌History and Industry Position‌

Established in 1944, it was founded by Masaharu Murata in Kyoto. Initially, it produced titanium oxide ceramic capacitors and served the post-war radio market. In 1950, it was reorganized into a corporation and became one of the representative enterprises in Japan's electronics industry.

As a "hidden champion" in the global passive components industry, its MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor) market share exceeds 40%, and the market share of ceramic filters and other products even reaches 95%. In the fiscal year 2023, its revenue reached 16,402 billion yen (approximately 10.74 billion US dollars), with an operating profit margin of 13.1%.

2. ‌Technical Advantages and Innovation‌

With ceramic technology as the core, it developed the world's smallest MLCC (0.16 millimeters), with its technology leading Asian competitors by about 5 years.

The products cover cutting-edge fields such as 5G communication, autonomous driving, and AI equipment, and it is a key supplier of Japan's 5G technology.

Through the acquisition of RFMonolithics and Peregrine Semiconductor, it strengthened its layout in RF technology.

3. ‌Globalization and Local Contribution‌

It has a headquarters (in Nagoya, Kaga, Kyoto) and multiple R&D centers in Japan. In 2020, it opened a new R&D base in Yokohama.

The Chinese market contributes 58% of its revenue, and it has 7 factories and 3 R&D centers in China, continuously expanding production capacity.

In 2025, due to the appreciation of the yen and competition from Chinese enterprises, its net profit decreased by 25%, but it still maintained technological barriers.

4. ‌Japanese Industrial Symbol‌

Together with companies like TDK, it represents the global dominance of Japan's passive components industry and is hailed as the "miracle stone".

The business philosophy of its founder, Masaharu Murata (such as "innovation driven by customer needs") remains the core of the company's culture to this day. 

Murata's growth story reflects Japan's journey from post-war reconstruction to becoming a technology-based nation. Its technological accumulation and global strategy have set a benchmark for Japan's electronics industry.