Multilayer ceramic capacitors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multilayer ceramic capacitors by South Africa reached $4.6 million in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $4.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 988 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 126 t |
Where South Africa imports multilayer ceramic capacitors from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Japan (14%), Mexico (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 36% |
| Japan | $661K | 15% |
| Mexico | $499K | 11% |
| Belgium | $362K | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $329K | 7.2% |
| Philippines | $279K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $176K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $174K | 3.8% |
| United States | $149K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $90K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 100% below the world average of $133.86, 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.
Multilayer ceramic capacitors exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $562 thousand of multilayer ceramic capacitors in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $471K | 84% |
| Singapore | $54K | 9.6% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 2.5% |
| United States | $8K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa multilayer ceramic capacitors imports (HS 8532.24): 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 8532.24: Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer.
Common questions
What is the value of multilayer ceramic capacitors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported multilayer ceramic capacitors worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply multilayer ceramic capacitors to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Japan (14%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of multilayer ceramic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 100% below the world average of $133.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of multilayer ceramic capacitors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export multilayer ceramic capacitors?
Yes. South Africa exported $562 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Hong Kong. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for multilayer ceramic capacitors?
The HS code for multilayer ceramic capacitors is subheading 8532.24. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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