Aluminum electrolytic capacitors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminum electrolytic capacitors was worth $5.48 billion in 2024, about 137.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and down 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.48B | 137.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.48B | 132.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.98B | 141.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.18B | 154.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.58B | 123.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.51B | 123.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.35B | 144.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.79B | 157.5K t |
Top aluminum electrolytic capacitors exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (26%), China (21%) and Indonesia (12%). 129 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.44B | 26% |
| China | $1.16B | 21% |
| Indonesia | $644.2M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $356.1M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $330.0M | 6% |
| Singapore | $256.4M | 4.7% |
| United States | $175.6M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $162.5M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $144.7M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $132.0M | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $113.9M | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $109.9M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of China and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 184 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $820.7M | 15% |
| China | $763.5M | 14% |
| Singapore | $442.3M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $398.1M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $303.6M | 5.5% |
| United States | $302.2M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $283.0M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $242.4M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $201.2M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $184.5M | 3.4% |
| India | $178.3M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $177.1M | 3.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $39.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $57.93 per kg and China $33.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8532.22: Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic. HS 8532 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
Japan exported $1.44 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by China (21%) and Indonesia (12%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
Hong Kong imported $820.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of China (14%) and Singapore (8%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
It was worth $5.48 billion in 2024, about 137.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $6.18 billion. 129 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminum electrolytic capacitors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $39.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $57.93 per kg and China $33.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
The HS code for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is subheading 8532.22, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8532 page.
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