Power capacitors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $32.0 million of power capacitors in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $32.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 912 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 585 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 611 t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 957 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports power capacitors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6M | 52% |
| United States | $8.0M | 25% |
| Italy | $975K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $912K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $872K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $787K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $691K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $570K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $523K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $396K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.48 per kg, 23% below the world average of $20.14, 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.
Power capacitors exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $5.0 million of power capacitors in 2024 (194 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.9M | 99% |
| United States | $20K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.2% |
| Malta | $11K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported power capacitors worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 186 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by the United States (25%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 988% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.48 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $20.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of power capacitors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export power capacitors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 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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