Power capacitors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $13.2 million of power capacitors in 2024 (433 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.8 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 | $13.2M | 433 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 358 t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 653 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 515 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 311 t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 487 t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 587 t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 689 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports power capacitors from
The largest suppliers were United States (36%), Brazil (19%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.7M | 36% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 19% |
| China | $1.2M | 9% |
| Germany | $932K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $866K | 6.6% |
| Bulgaria | $679K | 5.2% |
| Czech Republic | $448K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $383K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $368K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $184K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.42 per kg, 51% above the world average of $20.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Power capacitors exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported power capacitors worth $5.4 million (166 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (17%), Saudi Arabia (15%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+657% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $896K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $787K | 15% |
| United States | $468K | 8.7% |
| Vietnam | $440K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $398K | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $308K | 5.7% |
| Austria | $295K | 5.5% |
| Iraq | $277K | 5.1% |
| Poland | $190K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $108K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported power capacitors worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 433 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Brazil (19%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.42 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $20.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of power capacitors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export power capacitors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 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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