Single-layer ceramic capacitors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in single-layer ceramic capacitors was worth $523.1 million in 2024, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $523.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $610.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $605.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $659.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $565.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $542.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $665.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $537.4M | 10.8K t |
Top single-layer ceramic capacitors exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), Japan (14%) and the United States (10%). 88 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $132.4M | 25% |
| Japan | $71.0M | 14% |
| United States | $54.2M | 10% |
| Thailand | $53.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $32.7M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $26.8M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $25.1M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $22.0M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $17.4M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $15.8M | 3% |
| Philippines | $14.4M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $10.8M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $82.3M | 16% |
| Mexico | $60.0M | 12% |
| China | $52.7M | 10% |
| United States | $42.4M | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $37.9M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $25.3M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $24.1M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $15.2M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $15.1M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $13.8M | 2.6% |
| India | $13.5M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $11.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $1,186.73 per kg and Taiwan $20.69 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 8532.23: Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, single layer. HS 8532 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most single-layer ceramic capacitors?
China exported $132.4 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Japan (14%) and the United States (10%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most single-layer ceramic capacitors?
Hong Kong imported $82.3 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (11%) and China (10%). 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 single-layer ceramic capacitors?
It was worth $523.1 million in 2024, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $665.7 million. 88 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of single-layer ceramic capacitors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $1,186.73 per kg and Taiwan $20.69 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 single-layer ceramic capacitors?
The HS code for single-layer ceramic capacitors is subheading 8532.23, 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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