Capacitor parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $39.9 million of capacitor parts in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 172 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $39.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $43.6M | 960 t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 648 t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 830 t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 910 t |
Where the United States imports capacitor parts from
Most of the value came from Mexico (34%), Japan (23%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $13.4M | 34% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 23% |
| China | $5.1M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $1.6M | 4% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $981K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $864K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $310K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.01 per kg, 54% below the world average of $32.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Capacitor parts exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported capacitor parts worth $39.0 million (348 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (42%), China (9%), El Salvador (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $16.3M | 42% |
| China | $3.6M | 9.1% |
| El Salvador | $3.5M | 9% |
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 8.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $918K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $894K | 2.3% |
| France | $691K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported capacitor parts worth $39.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 172 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply capacitor parts to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Japan (23%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of capacitor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.01 per kg in 2024, 54% below 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $39.9 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $43.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export capacitor parts?
Yes. The United States exported $39.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and El Salvador. That compares with imports of $39.9 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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