Paper and plastic capacitors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $28.6 million of paper and plastic capacitors in 2024 (974 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more 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 | $28.6M | 974 t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 729 t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 984 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports paper and plastic capacitors from
Germany alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.4M | 50% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 10% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 9.1% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| France | $556K | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $538K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $512K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $340K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.42 per kg, close to the world average of $24.71.
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 Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $8.2 million of paper and plastic capacitors in 2024 (95 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (17%), Netherlands (13%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 13% |
| United States | $725K | 8.8% |
| Poland | $716K | 8.7% |
| China | $602K | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $597K | 7.3% |
| Spain | $392K | 4.8% |
| North Macedonia | $304K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $256K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $204K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported paper and plastic capacitors worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 974 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and plastic capacitors to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (10%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and plastic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.42 per kg in 2024, 19% above 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export paper and plastic capacitors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 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?
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