What CCTC does

CCTC (Chaozhou Three-Circle Group / 潮州三环(集团)股份有限公司) is a Chinese B2B manufacturer of advanced ceramic electronic components and specialty materials founded in 1970 and headquartered at Sanhuan Industrial District, Fengtang, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China. The company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2014 under ticker 300408 (三环集团) and, as of 2026, employs over 10,000 people across six Chinese operating sites. It is described in its own corporate materials as a "national leading electronic components and advanced materials industrial base" in China. The company is currently pursuing a secondary Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing targeted to raise up to $1 billion, pending China Securities Regulatory Commission approval, with shares having appreciated 87% year-to-date on strong earnings momentum.

The company's core technology is ceramic materials science and high-precision ceramic component manufacturing. Its product portfolio is organized into seven categories spanning precision ceramic structural parts, ceramic appearance parts, electronic components (multi-layer ceramic capacitors / MLCC, ceramic inductors, fixed resistors), optical communication products (ceramic ferrules, MT ferrules, fiber optic quick connectors, ceramic sleeves), packaging solutions (ceramic packaging bases, housings, glass-to-metal seals, metalized ceramics), modules (SOFC power generation systems, single cells, stack modules, electrolyte membrane sheets), and electronic materials (electronic pastes). Underlying technical capabilities include miniaturization for high-frequency and high-density applications, metallization and hermetic sealing, bioceramic processing for medical implants, and solid oxide fuel cell electrolyte manufacturing. The company operates a vertically integrated production chain from raw ceramic powders through finished components.

CCTC operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, selling directly to enterprise industrial customers via a direct sales model (sales contact: [email protected]; procurement contact: [email protected]). Its end markets are intentionally diversified and include telecommunications equipment manufacturers, automotive and new energy vehicle manufacturers, semiconductor fabrication and packaging companies, medical device manufacturers, consumer electronics brands, and renewable energy equipment producers. The business model is pure hardware sales of physical ceramic components and materials; no pricing model, subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue mechanics are disclosed. Revenue is generated through volume sales of components rather than software or services, and no public pricing information is available.

Name

CCTC

Legal name

ChaoZhou Three-Circle (Group) Co., Ltd.

Website

http://www.cctc.cc/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

CCTC (Chaozhou Three-Circle Group) is a Chinese B2B manufacturer of advanced ceramic electronic components and materials founded in 1970, serving telecommunications, automotive, semiconductor, medical, consumer electronics, and renewable energy industries through direct industrial sales across six Chinese production sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangdong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Sales: Manufacture and sale of ceramic electronic components including MLCCs, ceramic substrates, inductors, and ferrules to industrial customers in telecommunications, automotive, semiconductor, and consumer electronics sectors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CCTC (Chaozhou Three-Circle Group) manufactures and sells advanced ceramic electronic components and materials, including multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), ceramic packaging substrates, ceramic ferrules, inductors, electronic pastes, precision ceramic structural parts, SOFC power generation systems, and bioceramic medical components. The company supplies these products to industrial customers in telecommunications, automotive, semiconductor, medical, renewable energy, and consumer electronics sectors through direct B2B sales.

Product overview

Chaozhou Three-Circle (Group) Co., Ltd. (CCTC) is a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced ceramic components and electronic materials. The company operates a diversified product portfolio organized into seven main categories: Precision Ceramic Structural Parts (for semi-conductor, medical, new energy vehicles, chemical, and industrial equipment), Ceramic Appearance Parts (for consumer electronics like smartphones and wearables), Components (including MLCC capacitors, ceramic inductors, and resistors), Optical Communication products (ceramic ferrules, MT ferrules, fiber connectors, sleeves), Packaging solutions (ceramic bases, housings, glass-to-metal seals), Modules (including SOFC power generation systems), and Electronic Materials (electronic pastes, metalized ceramics). Founded in 1970 and listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 300408), CCTC serves industries spanning wireless communications, telecommunications, data centers, solar power, high-speed rail, new energy vehicles, medical devices, shipping, aviation, and chemical processing. The company's products are fundamental components in phones, cars, data centers, and telecom equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-layer Chip Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) Multi-layer chip ceramic capacitors used across wireless communications, solar power, high-speed rail, medical, manufacturing, new energy vehicles, and semiconductor applications.
• Ceramic Packaging Base / Ceramic Packaging Housings Ceramic packaging bases and housings used for electronic component encapsulation in telecommunications, data centers, and industrial equipment.
• Multi-layer Chip Ceramic Inductors Multi-layer chip ceramic inductors serving various electronic applications across multiple industry sectors.
• Ceramic Substrates Ceramic substrate materials used as base plates for electronic circuits and components in multiple applications.
• Ceramic Ferrules Ceramic ferrules for optical fiber connections used in telecommunications and data transmission.
• MT Ferrules MT-type ferrules for multi-fiber optical connections in data center and telecom applications.
• Fiber Optic Quick Connectors Fiber optic quick connectors for rapid deployment and connection in optical communication networks.
• Electronic Pastes Electronic pastes used in solar, automotive, and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Fixed Resistors Fixed resistors for various electronic circuit applications in power and industrial systems.
• Piezoelectric Jet Valves Piezoelectric jet valves for precision dispensing in manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Metalized Ceramics Metalized ceramic components for high-reliability electronic packaging in high-speed rail and semiconductor applications.
• Glass-to-Metal Seals Glass-to-metal sealing technology for hermetic packaging in demanding environments.
• Ceramic Sleeves Ceramic sleeves for optical fiber alignment and coupling in communication systems.
• Mobile Phone Ceramic Back Covers Ceramic back cover panels for smartphones and mobile devices.
• Wearable Appearance Parts Ceramic appearance components for wearable devices such as smartwatches.
• SOFC Power Generation Systems Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) power generation systems for clean energy production in manufacturing, shipping, and aviation applications.
• SOFC Single Cells Single cell components for solid oxide fuel cell systems.
• SOFC Stack Modules Stack module assemblies for solid oxide fuel cell power generation.
• SOFC Electrolyte Membrane Sheets Electrolyte membrane sheets for fuel cell and related energy applications.
• Precision Ceramic Structural Parts Precision-engineered ceramic structural components for semi-conductor, medical equipment, new energy vehicles, chemical, and industrial equipment applications.
• Medical Bioceramics
• Ceramic Capillaries (Ceramic Splitter)
• TO Cans / TO Headers

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vishay Intertechnology: US-based global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components including resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Comparable in passive component breadth though with stronger semiconductor exposure than CCTC.
• Kyocera Corporation: Japanese ceramics and electronic components conglomerate offering ceramic packaging substrates, MLCCs, and precision ceramic components. Broader portfolio but direct overlap in ceramic materials and substrates used in semiconductor packaging.

Direct peers

• Yageo Corporation: Taiwanese passive component leader (MLCCs, resistors, inductors) competing head-to-head with CCTC in mid-to-high-end ceramic passive components for global electronics manufacturers.
• Taiyo Yuden: Japanese MLCC and inductor manufacturer with comparable product portfolio in passive electronic components, serving similar automotive, telecom, and consumer electronics customers as CCTC.
• TDK Corporation: Japanese electronics giant with strong MLCC, ceramic substrate, and electronic materials portfolio that directly overlaps CCTC's product lines across telecom, automotive, and industrial segments.
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics: Major Korean MLCC and electronic component manufacturer competing in the same product categories as CCTC, particularly high-end MLCCs for smartphones, automotive electronics, and 5G infrastructure.
• Fenghua Advanced Technology: Chinese peer manufacturer of MLCCs, ceramic substrates, and electronic components. Direct domestic competitor in the Chinese market with overlapping product portfolio across telecom, consumer electronics, and industrial applications.
• Walsin Technology: Taiwanese MLCC and passive component manufacturer with overlapping customer base and product offerings in ceramic capacitors and chip resistors, serving the same end markets as CCTC.
• Murata Manufacturing: Global market leader in MLCCs and ceramic-based electronic components. Murata is the most direct competitor to CCTC in multi-layer ceramic capacitors, ceramic filters, and modules for smartphones, automotive, and telecom equipment.

Emerging players

• Nippon Chemi-Con: Japanese manufacturer specializing in aluminum electrolytic capacitors and ceramic components, with partial overlap with CCTC's capacitor and passive component portfolio in industrial and automotive applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors17 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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