Kingboard has announced another round of copper-clad laminate (CCL) price increases, marking its 10th consecutive price adjustment since 2025. Meanwhile, leading CCL manufacturers are accelerating capacity expansion, highlighting a strong growth cycle driven by AI computing demand and tight supply conditions across the PCB industry.
Kingboard's Latest CCL Price Increase Signals Continued Market Uptrend
On July 6, 2026, Kingboard Holdings Limited issued its first CCL price adjustment notice in the second half of 2026, announcing price increases for several mainstream copper-clad laminate products.
The latest adjustment covers FR-4 laminates above 1.3mm thickness, CEM-1/22F substrates, and PP prepregs, with price increases ranging from 10% to 15%.
This increase comes only two weeks after Kingboard's previous price adjustment before the Dragon Boat Festival, when prices were raised by approximately 15%. The frequent adjustments mark the company's 10th consecutive CCL price increase, with both the pace and scale of increases exceeding previous market expectations.
As one of the world's leading copper-clad laminate manufacturers, Kingboard's pricing decisions are widely viewed as an important indicator of PCB material market conditions. Since 2025, continuous price adjustments from Kingboard have reflected strong demand, rising raw material costs, and increasingly tight supply across the CCL market.
Complete Timeline of Kingboard's CCL Price Adjustments (2025–July 2026)
Figure 1 Complete Timeline of Kingboard's CCL Price Adjustments
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Price Adjustment Details |
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Feb 15, 2025 |
First price adjustment of the year; FR-4 and CEM increased by RMB 5 per sheet |
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Aug 15, 2025 |
Overall CCL prices increased by RMB 10 per sheet |
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Dec 1, 2025 |
CEM increased by 5%; FR-4 and prepreg prices increased by 10% due to rising raw material costs |
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Dec 26, 2025 |
All CCL products increased by 10%, only 25 days after the previous adjustment |
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Mar 10, 2026 |
10% increase across all board thicknesses, prepregs, and copper foil processing fees |
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Apr 3, 2026 |
All CCL sheets and prepregs increased by 10% |
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Apr 28, 2026 |
Additional 10% increase for FR-4 and prepreg products |
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May 27, 2026 |
CCL sheets increased by 10%; prepregs increased by 20% |
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Jun 16, 2026 |
FR-4 and prepregs increased by 15% |
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Jul 6, 2026 |
FR-4, CEM-1/22F, and prepregs increased by 10%–15%, completing the 10th consecutive increase |
Official CCL Price Increase Notices from Kingboard
To ensure transparency and accuracy, this article references Kingboard's official price adjustment notices released between 2025 and 2026. The following documents provide direct confirmation of the announced CCL price adjustments, including affected product categories and effective dates.
Figure 2 Official CCL Price Increase Notices from Kingboard
CCL Manufacturers Accelerate Capacity Expansion Amid Rising Material Prices
While CCL prices continue to climb, major laminate manufacturers are simultaneously expanding production capacity to capture growing market opportunities and strengthen supply capabilities.
During the first half of 2026, leading domestic CCL suppliers, including Shengyi Technology, Jin'an Guoji, and Huazheng New Material, announced significant investment plans to expand production capacity.
At the same time, overseas manufacturers such as Nan Ya Plastics Electronics Materials and Doosan Electronics are increasing investments in high-performance CCL production lines, particularly for advanced applications requiring higher reliability and performance.
The simultaneous combination of price increases and capacity expansion indicates that CCL manufacturers expect sustained demand growth rather than short-term market fluctuations.
Figure 3 CCL Manufacturers Accelerate Capacity Expansion
AI Computing Demand Becomes the Key Growth Engine for the CCL Market
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, and advanced electronic systems is becoming the primary driver behind the current CCL market cycle.
AI servers, data centers, and next-generation computing platforms require PCBs with higher layer counts, improved signal integrity, and advanced material performance. These applications are increasing demand for high-end CCL materials, including low-loss and high-frequency laminates.
With strong downstream demand, limited short-term supply flexibility, and continuous investment from major manufacturers, the copper-clad laminate industry is entering a new growth cycle characterized by rising demand, increasing prices, and accelerated capacity upgrades.
