Capacitor imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of capacitor by Algeria reached $4.1 million in 2024 (397 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 250 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 221 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 949 t |
Where Algeria imports capacitor from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 58% |
| France | $1.0M | 25% |
| Italy | $128K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $111K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $110K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $107K | 2.6% |
| United States | $86K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $44K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $25K | 0.6% |
| India | $19K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8532
| 8532.22 | Aluminum electrolytic capacitors | 33% |
| 8532.25 | Paper and plastic capacitors | 28% |
| 8532.10 | Power capacitors | 15% |
| 8532.29 | Fixed capacitors (other) | 12% |
| 8532.24 | Multilayer ceramic capacitors | 4.7% |
| 8532.30 | Variable capacitors | 4.6% |
| 8532.23 | Single-layer ceramic capacitors | 1.7% |
| 8532.21 | Tantalum capacitors | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8532.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.22 per kg, 84% below the world average of $64.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria capacitor imports (HS 8532): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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: Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set).
Common questions
What is the value of capacitor imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported capacitor worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply capacitor to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (25%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of capacitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.22 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $64.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of capacitor to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for capacitor?
The HS code for capacitor is heading 8532. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8532.22 (33% of the value) and 8532.25 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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