Aluminum electrolytic capacitors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $5.7 million (219 tonnes). Value rose 93% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $5.7M | 219 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 499 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 94 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 129 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 68 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminum electrolytic capacitors from
Most of the value came from China (34%), South Korea (23%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 34% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 23% |
| France | $671K | 12% |
| India | $327K | 5.7% |
| United States | $321K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $288K | 5% |
| Italy | $268K | 4.7% |
| Israel | $185K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $180K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $51K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.20 per kg, 34% below the world average of $39.82, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum electrolytic capacitors to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum electrolytic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.20 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $39.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum electrolytic capacitors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 273%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million 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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