Power capacitors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power capacitors by the United Arab Emirates reached $14.4 million in 2024 (759 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.4M | 759 t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 844 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports power capacitors from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), United States (14%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.6M | 39% |
| United States | $2.0M | 14% |
| China | $1.5M | 10% |
| France | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $896K | 6.2% |
| Slovenia | $671K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $460K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $440K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $435K | 3% |
| South Korea | $391K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.03 per kg, close to the world average of $20.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Power capacitors exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of power capacitors by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.1 million in 2024 (134 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Turkey (32%), India (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $868K | 41% |
| Turkey | $686K | 32% |
| India | $114K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 5% |
| Senegal | $77K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $58K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $32K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 1% |
| Canada | $21K | 1% |
| Seychelles | $20K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported power capacitors worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 759 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United States (14%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.03 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $20.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of power capacitors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2019 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export power capacitors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 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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