Aluminum electrolytic capacitors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $2.1 million (72 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 72 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 59 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 79 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 130 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 97 t |
Where Egypt imports aluminum electrolytic capacitors from
Most of the value came from China (15%), Germany (14%), Brazil (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $329K | 16% |
| Germany | $300K | 14% |
| Brazil | $293K | 14% |
| Singapore | $231K | 11% |
| Belgium | $215K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $149K | 7% |
| Slovenia | $112K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $78K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $73K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.55 per kg, 26% below the world average of $39.82, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt aluminum electrolytic capacitors imports (HS 8532.22): 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 8532.22: Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum electrolytic capacitors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum electrolytic capacitors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($329 thousand), followed by Germany (14%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum electrolytic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.55 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $39.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum electrolytic capacitors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
The HS code for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is subheading 8532.22. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8532 page.
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