Paper and plastic capacitors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and plastic capacitors by Egypt reached $5.6 million in 2024 (535 tonnes). Value rose 71% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 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 | $5.6M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 441 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 854 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 856 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 752 t |
Where Egypt imports paper and plastic capacitors from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 76% |
| Japan | $349K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $240K | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $205K | 3.6% |
| Slovenia | $160K | 2.8% |
| India | $143K | 2.5% |
| Cyprus | $70K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $54K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 0.6% |
| France | $27K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.54 per kg, 57% below the world average of $24.71, 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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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 8532.25: Electrical capacitors: fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and plastic capacitors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paper and plastic capacitors worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and plastic capacitors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Japan (6%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and plastic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.54 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $24.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and plastic capacitors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and plastic capacitors?
The HS code for paper and plastic capacitors is subheading 8532.25. 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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