Aluminum electrolytic capacitors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $302.2 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 184 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $399.3 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 | $302.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $360.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $399.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $343.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $257.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $294.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $328.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $292.8M | 8.0K t |
Where the United States imports aluminum electrolytic capacitors from
Most of the value came from Japan (46%), China (11%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $139.4M | 46% |
| China | $34.2M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $25.5M | 8.4% |
| Indonesia | $19.6M | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $13.3M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $11.9M | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $11.3M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $10.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $6.5M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.62 per kg, close to the world average of $39.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $175.6 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 129 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $107.4M | 61% |
| Malaysia | $16.0M | 9.1% |
| China | $7.9M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $5.6M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 1.8% |
| Israel | $3.1M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminum electrolytic capacitors imports (HS 8532.22): 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 8532.22: Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum electrolytic capacitors imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminum electrolytic capacitors worth $302.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 184 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum electrolytic capacitors to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($139.4 million), followed by China (11%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum electrolytic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.62 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $39.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminum electrolytic capacitors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $292.8 million in 2017 to $302.2 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $399.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $322.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
Yes. The United States exported $175.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Malaysia and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $126.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
The HS code for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is subheading 8532.22. 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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