Capacitor parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.6 million of capacitor parts in 2024 (134 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | 134 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 155 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 182 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports capacitor parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (37%), Sweden (21%), China (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 37% |
| Sweden | $968K | 21% |
| China | $962K | 21% |
| Spain | $234K | 5.1% |
| India | $101K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $70K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $60K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $55K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $54K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $37K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.11 per kg, close to the world average of $32.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Capacitor parts exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of capacitor parts by the United Kingdom reached $4.0 million in 2024 (36 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Czech Republic accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 60% |
| United States | $308K | 7.8% |
| China | $286K | 7.2% |
| Poland | $136K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $107K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $95K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $70K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom capacitor parts imports (HS 8532.90): 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 8532.90: Electrical capacitors: parts of the capacitors of heading no. 8532.
Common questions
What is the value of capacitor parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported capacitor parts worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply capacitor parts to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Sweden (21%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of capacitor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $32.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of capacitor parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export capacitor parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, the United States and China. That compares with imports of $4.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for capacitor parts?
The HS code for capacitor parts is subheading 8532.90. 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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