Paper and plastic capacitors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paper and plastic capacitors was worth $1.94 billion in 2024, about 78.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $1.94B | 78.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.98B | 70.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.06B | 74.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.94B | 70.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.49B | 61.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.47B | 62.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.68B | 65.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.53B | 64.2K t |
Top paper and plastic capacitors exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by the Czech Republic and Germany. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 116 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $645.5M | 33% |
| Czech Republic | $199.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $198.9M | 10% |
| Japan | $169.2M | 8.7% |
| India | $80.7M | 4.2% |
| United States | $80.4M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $49.6M | 2.6% |
| North Macedonia | $44.1M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $38.3M | 2% |
| South Korea | $34.6M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $31.8M | 1.6% |
| France | $31.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (13%), the United States (13%) and Hong Kong (9%). 188 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $259.3M | 13% |
| United States | $254.3M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $174.8M | 9% |
| China | $137.6M | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $128.1M | 6.6% |
| Mexico | $127.5M | 6.6% |
| Vietnam | $61.5M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $51.8M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $49.5M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $46.8M | 2.4% |
| France | $46.3M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $42.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $42.58 per kg and China $18.94 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 8532.25: Electrical capacitors: fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics. HS 8532 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paper and plastic capacitors?
China exported $645.5 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by the Czech Republic (10%) and Germany (10%). In all, 116 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paper and plastic capacitors?
Germany imported $259.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in paper and plastic capacitors?
It was worth $1.94 billion in 2024, about 78.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.06 billion. 116 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of paper and plastic capacitors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $42.58 per kg and China $18.94 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 paper and plastic capacitors?
The HS code for paper and plastic capacitors is subheading 8532.25, 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.
How can I find paper and plastic capacitors buyers and suppliers?
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