Power capacitors exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $64.1 million of power capacitors in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $61.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $56.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $54.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $58.0M | 2.5K t |
Where the United States exports power capacitors to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (20%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Australia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.7M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 12% |
| Australia | $7.0M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 7.4% |
| Finland | $4.4M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $3.7M | 5.7% |
| India | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.50 per kg, 32% 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 imports to the United States
Imports of power capacitors by the United States reached $59.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 186 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from India (23%), Mexico (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.7M | 23% |
| Mexico | $11.9M | 20% |
| China | $11.5M | 19% |
| Brazil | $6.7M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $901K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $868K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $800K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States power capacitors exports (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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported power capacitors worth $64.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 105 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy power capacitors from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and Australia (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average export price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.50 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $20.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of power capacitors from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $58.0 million in 2017 to $64.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $55.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import power capacitors?
Yes. The United States imported $59.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Mexico and China. That compares with exports of $64.1 million in the same 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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