Aluminum electrolytic capacitors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.0 million of aluminum electrolytic capacitors in 2024 (31 tonnes). That is 198% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.0M | 31 t |
| 2023 | $672K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $561K | 15 t |
| 2021 | $824K | 10 t |
| 2020 | $961K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $866K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $676K | 39 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminum electrolytic capacitors from
Most of the value came from Italy (24%), China (20%), Hungary (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $480K | 24% |
| China | $392K | 20% |
| Hungary | $359K | 18% |
| Germany | $122K | 6.1% |
| France | $102K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $100K | 5% |
| Portugal | $92K | 4.6% |
| India | $37K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $36K | 1.8% |
| United States | $36K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.12 per kg, 64% above the world average of $39.82. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 198% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum electrolytic capacitors to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($480 thousand), followed by China (20%) and Hungary (18%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum electrolytic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.12 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $39.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminum electrolytic capacitors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $676 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $950 thousand 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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