Tantalum capacitors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tantalum capacitors was worth $1.92 billion in 2024, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $1.92B | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.65B | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.91B | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.90B | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.61B | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.62B | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.13B | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.00B | 6.5K t |
Top tantalum capacitors exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), the United States (15%) and Indonesia (9%). 96 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $373.3M | 20% |
| United States | $281.4M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $175.5M | 9.2% |
| Thailand | $173.3M | 9% |
| Mexico | $131.4M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $129.8M | 6.8% |
| Hong Kong | $116.5M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $105.4M | 5.5% |
| Israel | $93.7M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $74.5M | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $55.9M | 2.9% |
| El Salvador | $45.2M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 47% across 137 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $436.0M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $298.0M | 16% |
| China | $169.8M | 8.9% |
| United States | $136.1M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $81.4M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $75.2M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $70.8M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $65.4M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $65.1M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $63.8M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $50.2M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $38.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $375.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $939.97 per kg and China $444.03 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 8532.21: Electrical capacitors: fixed, tantalum. HS 8532 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tantalum capacitors?
China exported $373.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and Indonesia (9%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tantalum capacitors?
Hong Kong imported $436.0 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (16%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tantalum capacitors?
It was worth $1.92 billion in 2024, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.13 billion. 96 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of tantalum capacitors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $375.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $939.97 per kg and China $444.03 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for tantalum capacitors?
The HS code for tantalum capacitors is subheading 8532.21, 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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