Multilayer ceramic capacitors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multilayer ceramic capacitors was worth $20.36 billion in 2024, about 152.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $20.36B | 152.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.67B | 145.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.08B | 122.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.59B | 127.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.56B | 95.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.46B | 96.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.57B | 128.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.29B | 110.5K t |
Top multilayer ceramic capacitors exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by China and the Philippines. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 147 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.87B | 29% |
| China | $5.45B | 27% |
| Philippines | $1.61B | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $1.34B | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.31B | 6.5% |
| Germany | $1.01B | 5% |
| Malaysia | $930.2M | 4.6% |
| United States | $733.9M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $428.7M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $372.3M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $320.6M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $319.9M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 50% across 149 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.49B | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $3.09B | 15% |
| United States | $2.52B | 12% |
| Taiwan | $1.39B | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.24B | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $1.08B | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $953.0M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $845.9M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $690.1M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $587.2M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $435.8M | 2.1% |
| India | $336.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $133.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $218.05 per kg and the Philippines $100.77 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 8532.24: Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer. HS 8532 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multilayer ceramic capacitors?
Japan exported $5.87 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (27%) and the Philippines (8%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multilayer ceramic capacitors?
China imported $4.49 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in multilayer ceramic capacitors?
It was worth $20.36 billion in 2024, about 152.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $21.59 billion. 147 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of multilayer ceramic capacitors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $133.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $218.05 per kg and the Philippines $100.77 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 multilayer ceramic capacitors?
The HS code for multilayer ceramic capacitors is subheading 8532.24, 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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