Paper and plastic capacitors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and plastic capacitors by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.2 million in 2024 (755 tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $7.2M | 755 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 330 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 267 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 340 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 330 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 320 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 432 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper and plastic capacitors from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 61% |
| India | $957K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $884K | 12% |
| France | $179K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $131K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $81K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $69K | 1% |
| Israel | $60K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.50 per kg, 62% 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.
Paper and plastic capacitors exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $264 thousand of paper and plastic capacitors in 2024 (276 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $244K | 92% |
| Chile | $8K | 3% |
| Israel | $5K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $3K | 1.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper and plastic capacitors worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 755 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and plastic capacitors to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (13%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and plastic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $24.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and plastic capacitors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export paper and plastic capacitors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Chile and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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