Paper and plastic capacitors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported paper and plastic capacitors worth $4.0 million (675 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.0M | 675 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 269 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 383 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 417 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 316 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 252 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 369 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports paper and plastic capacitors from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), South Korea (28%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 35% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $244K | 6.2% |
| United States | $235K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $188K | 4.7% |
| India | $181K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $111K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $97K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $82K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $72K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.88 per kg, 76% 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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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported paper and plastic capacitors worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 675 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and plastic capacitors to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Korea (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and plastic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.88 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $24.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and plastic capacitors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 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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