Eastern Asia: Capacitor Market 2025

Capacitor Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian capacitor market contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -14.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Capacitor Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, capacitor production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 44%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Capacitor Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the amount of electrical capacitors exported in Eastern Asia soared to X tons, jumping by 23% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, capacitor exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +22.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 38%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the largest exporter of electrical capacitors in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 52% of total exports in 2021. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Japan (16%), South Korea (7.9%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (5.7%).

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the electrical capacitors exports, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Japan (+3.7%) and South Korea (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-1.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+6.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hong Kong SAR saw its share reduced by -7.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest capacitor supplying countries in Eastern Asia were China ($X), Japan ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +7.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Capacitor Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of electrical capacitors increased by 12% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, capacitor imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +3.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 47% of total imports. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together committing a 50% share of total imports. Japan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest capacitor importing markets in Eastern Asia were China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +10.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, capacitor import price increased by +59.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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