Power capacitors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $14.7 million of power capacitors in 2024 (599 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $14.7M | 599 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 336 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 454 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 533 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 536 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 394 t |
Where Egypt imports power capacitors from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Saudi Arabia (33%), Spain (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 33% |
| Spain | $641K | 4.4% |
| India | $467K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $432K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $387K | 2.6% |
| Romania | $280K | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $233K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $191K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $141K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.48 per kg, 22% above the world average of $20.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 power capacitors imports (HS 8532.10): 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 8532.10: 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 capacitors).
Common questions
What is the value of power capacitors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported power capacitors worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 599 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (33%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.48 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $20.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of power capacitors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for power capacitors?
The HS code for power capacitors is subheading 8532.10. 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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