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Capacitor Price in South Africa - 2023

Capacitor Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average capacitor import price stood at $11 per unit in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The import price peaked at $30 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($31 per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($5.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Capacitor Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average capacitor export price amounted to $35 per unit, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, capacitor export price increased by +108.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($197 per unit), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($17 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Capacitor Imports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of electrical capacitors imported into South Africa fell slightly to 2.4M units, shrinking by -1.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 74%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.4M units, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, capacitor imports expanded rapidly to $25M in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $27M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Capacitor in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	11.9	7.7	9.7	10.5	-4.1%
Mexico	1.0	1.0	1.6	2.1	28.1%
United States	1.3	1.3	1.0	1.9	13.5%
Japan	1.8	1.4	1.4	1.4	-8.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	1.2	0.6	1.2	1.2	0.0%
South Korea	1.1	0.7	0.8	0.7	-14.0%
India	1.3	0.7	1.1	0.5	-27.3%
United Arab Emirates	2.0	1.1	0.3	0.2	-53.6%
Others	5.3	4.4	5.5	6.5	7.0%
Total	27.1	18.9	22.5	25.0	-2.7%

Top Suppliers of Capacitor to South Africa in 2022:

China (1606.9K units)
Taiwan (Chinese) (201.9K units)
South Korea (124.3K units)
Mexico (88.9K units)
United States (62.4K units)
India (44.4K units)
Japan (21.7K units)
United Arab Emirates (7.8K units)

Capacitor Exports in South Africa

In 2022, exports of electrical capacitors from South Africa surged to 85K units, rising by 52% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 89K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, capacitor exports surged to $3M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Capacitor in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	394	48.2	71.0	905	31.9%
Botswana	217	27.9	59.2	354	17.7%
Madagascar	10.6	3.8	1.5	339	217.4%
Mozambique	59.3	72.0	48.3	304	72.4%
Namibia	172	96.2	207	252	13.6%
Zimbabwe	112	113	195	184	18.0%
Zambia	98.2	62.4	159	145	13.9%
Singapore	1.5	4.1	0.5	123	334.4%
Angola	65.7	2.7	34.3	37.6	-17.0%
India	225	N/A	0.4	15.5	-59.0%
Australia	175	12.5	12.7	9.9	-61.6%
Lesotho	10.5	64.1	129	6.4	-15.2%
Malawi	126	12.1	52.6	4.3	-67.6%
Others	371	299	695	284	-8.5%
Total	2,037	818	1,665	2,965	13.3%

Top Export Markets for Capacitor from South Africa in 2022:

Botswana (18.2K units)
Mozambique (12.0K units)
Zimbabwe (10.6K units)
Namibia (10.1K units)
Madagascar (8.2K units)
Zambia (7.1K units)
Singapore (5.2K units)
United Arab Emirates (4.6K units)
Angola (1.2K units)
Australia (0.4K units)
India (0.2K units)
Malawi (0.2K units)
Lesotho (0.2K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the capacitor market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 27905100 - Fixed power capacitors with a power handling capacity of > 0,5 kvar
Prodcom 27905220 - Fixed electrical capacitors, tantalum or aluminium electrolytic (excluding power capacitors)
Prodcom 27905240 - Other fixed electrical capacitors n.e.c.
Prodcom 27905300 - Variable capacitors (including pre-sets)

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023