Price for Electrical Capacitors; Fixed, Tantalum in Chile - 2023

Price for Electrical Capacitors; Fixed, Tantalum in Chile (CIF) - 2023

The average electrical capacitors; fixed, tantalum import price stood at $81.4 per thousand units in August 2023, growing by 21% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from September 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% over the last eleven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, electrical capacitors; fixed, tantalum import price increased by +96.4% against April 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 51% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in August 2023.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From September 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.7% per month.

Price for Electrical Capacitors; Fixed, Tantalum in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average electrical capacitors; fixed, tantalum export price stood at less than $0.1 per unit in 2022, reducing by -91.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 152%. The export price peaked at $0.2 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to -5.5% per year.

Imports of Electrical Capacitors; Fixed, Tantalum in Chile

For the fourth year in a row, Chile recorded growth in supplies from abroad of electrical capacitors; fixed, tantala, which increased by 50% to 14M units in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 283%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electrical capacitors; fixed, tantalum imports surged to $651K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 241%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Electrical Capacitors; Fixed, Tantalum in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	13.2	104	332	276	175.5%
Thailand	2.0	2.8	14.8	N/A	172.0%
Japan	0.2	11.5	44.5	N/A	1391.6%
France	4.9	4.0	8.0	N/A	27.8%
Italy	9.5	2.9	0.7	N/A	-72.9%
Others	11.4	6.3	50.0	376	220.7%
Total	41.2	132	450	651	150.9%

Top Suppliers of Electrical Capacitors; Fixed, Tantalum to Chile in 2022:

United States (5.9M units)

Exports of Electrical Capacitors; Fixed, Tantalum in Chile

In 2022, approx. 136K units of electrical capacitors; fixed, tantala were exported from Chile; increasing by 1,274% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electrical capacitors; fixed, tantalum exports surged to $1.7K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +70.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.