Capacitor imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $32.7 million of capacitor in 2024 (431 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.8 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 | $32.7M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 812 t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 698 t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 603 t |
| 2020 | $34.6M | 893 t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 816 t |
| 2018 | $47.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 915 t |
Where Tunisia imports capacitor from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), France (17%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 31% |
| France | $5.7M | 17% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $798K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $575K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $553K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8532
| 8532.24 | Multilayer ceramic capacitors | 36% |
| 8532.25 | Paper and plastic capacitors | 20% |
| 8532.22 | Aluminum electrolytic capacitors | 18% |
| 8532.29 | Fixed capacitors (other) | 10% |
| 8532.10 | Power capacitors | 4.5% |
| 8532.30 | Variable capacitors | 3.8% |
| 8532.90 | Capacitor parts | 2.6% |
| 8532.21 | Tantalum capacitors | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8532.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.94 per kg, close to the world average of $64.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Capacitor exports from Tunisia
Exports of capacitor by Tunisia reached $569 thousand in 2024 (75 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (41%), Italy (34%), Madagascar (7%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $236K | 41% |
| Italy | $195K | 34% |
| Madagascar | $40K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $10K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.6% |
| Algeria | $9K | 1.5% |
| India | $7K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia capacitor imports (HS 8532): 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: Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set).
Common questions
What is the value of capacitor imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported capacitor worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply capacitor to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by France (17%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of capacitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.94 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $64.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of capacitor to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.3 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $58.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export capacitor?
Yes. Tunisia exported $569 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Madagascar. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for capacitor?
The HS code for capacitor is heading 8532. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8532.24 (36% of the value) and 8532.25 (20%).
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