Capacitor imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of capacitor by Egypt reached $48.2 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.9 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 | $48.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 983 t |
| 2022 | $68.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports capacitor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.0M | 54% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 10% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $911K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $796K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $778K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8532
| 8532.10 | Electrical capacitors: fixed, designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power… | 31% |
| 8532.29 | Electrical capacitors: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 8532 | 21% |
| 8532.24 | Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer | 15% |
| 8532.25 | Electrical capacitors: fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics | 12% |
| 8532.30 | Electrical capacitors: variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors | 11% |
| 8532.22 | Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic | 4.4% |
| 8532.23 | Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, single layer | 3.3% |
| 8532.21 | Electrical capacitors: fixed, tantalum | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8532.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.04 per kg, 48% 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.
Capacitor exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported capacitor worth $830 thousand (316 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $477K | 58% |
| Saudi Arabia | $200K | 24% |
| Philippines | $49K | 5.9% |
| Tunisia | $34K | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $22K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $14K | 1.6% |
| Slovenia | $8K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.7% |
| France | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Egypt?
Egypt imported capacitor worth $48.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply capacitor to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of capacitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.04 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $64.04 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of capacitor to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $48.2 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2022 at $68.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export capacitor?
Yes. Egypt exported $830 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $47.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for capacitor?
The HS code for capacitor is heading 8532. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8532.10 (30% of the value) and 8532.29 (21%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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