Paper and plastic capacitors imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and plastic capacitors by Israel reached $2.9 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.5 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 | $2.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 124 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 79 t |
Where Israel imports paper and plastic capacitors from
Most of the value came from Mexico (25%), China (19%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $745K | 25% |
| China | $557K | 19% |
| United States | $487K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $277K | 9.4% |
| Taiwan | $227K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $153K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $138K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $112K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $66K | 2.2% |
| France | $63K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 98% 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.
Paper and plastic capacitors exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported paper and plastic capacitors worth $1.0 million (19 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (26%), United States (19%), China (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $273K | 26% |
| United States | $192K | 19% |
| China | $130K | 13% |
| Poland | $81K | 7.8% |
| Mexico | $63K | 6.1% |
| Romania | $61K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $35K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $25K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $18K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel paper and plastic capacitors imports (HS 8532.25): 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 8532.25: Electrical capacitors: fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and plastic capacitors imported by Israel?
Israel imported paper and plastic capacitors worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and plastic capacitors to Israel?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($745 thousand), followed by China (19%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and plastic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $24.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and plastic capacitors to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export paper and plastic capacitors?
Yes. Israel exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United States and China. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 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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