Variable capacitors exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported variable capacitors worth $43.4 million (113 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $76.7 million.
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 | $43.4M | 113 t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 279 t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 318 t |
| 2020 | $76.7M | 238 t |
| 2019 | $46.8M | 175 t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 112 t |
| 2017 | $37.6M | 274 t |
Where the United States exports variable capacitors to
Mexico alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $23.1M | 53% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 6.9% |
| China | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $881K | 2% |
| South Korea | $829K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $809K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $383.80 per kg, 241% above the world average of $112.40. 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.
Variable capacitors imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported variable capacitors worth $27.0 million (41 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 168 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $14.3M | 53% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 14% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.2M | 12% |
| China | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $908K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $639K | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $599K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $499K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $238K | 0.9% |
| France | $207K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States variable capacitors exports (HS 8532.30): 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 8532.30: Electrical capacitors: variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors.
Common questions
What is the value of variable capacitors exported by the United States?
The United States exported variable capacitors worth $43.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 104 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy variable capacitors from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by Taiwan (7%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average export price of variable capacitors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $383.80 per kg in 2024, 241% above the world average of $112.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of variable capacitors from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.6 million in 2017 to $43.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $76.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import variable capacitors?
Yes. The United States imported $27.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Japan and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for variable capacitors?
The HS code for variable capacitors is subheading 8532.30. 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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