Japan was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Individual capacitors sold as separate components rather than built into integrated circuits. Buyers are electronics manufacturers in automotive, industrial and consumer devices.
Typical segments
- Ceramic capacitors
- Aluminium electrolytic capacitors
- Tantalum capacitors
- Film capacitors
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 17% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €484.1 million of products under CN code 85322200 (Fixed electrical capacitors, aluminium electrolytic) from outside the EU in 2025. | 484.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 85322200 were up 17% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€412.6 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +17 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85322200 to countries outside the EU were worth €235.8 million in 2025. | 235.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 85322200 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €639.8 million in 2025. | 639.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Japan was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 85322200 to the EU in 2025, with €197.5 million, or 41% of extra-EU imports. | 197.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85322200 to the United States were €46.9 million in 2025. | 46.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 85322200 was €33.44 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 33.44 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 85322200 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €84.8 million. | 84.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 7,473 enterprises in NACE class C2611 (Manufacture of electronic components) in 2022. | 7,473 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2611 employed 229,882 people across the EU in 2021. | 229,882 persons employed | 2021 | Eurostat |
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 484137403
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322200, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 412555538; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 484137403
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 235807229
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322200, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 639752523
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322200, partner JP, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 197513438
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322200, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 46855494
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322200, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 484137403, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 144791
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 85322200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 84803916
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2611, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 7473
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2611, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 229882
- Figure 9
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Electronics manufacturers
- Automotive suppliers
- Distributors
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU discrete capacitors market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €484.1 million of goods under CN 85322200 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €235.8 million.
Where does the EU import discrete capacitors from?
Japan was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included China, Malaysia, Indonesia.
What is the average import price of discrete capacitors in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €33.44 per kilogram for CN 85322200 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most discrete capacitors?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Hungary, Netherlands.
How many EU companies are in the discrete capacitors industry?
Eurostat counts 7,473 enterprises in NACE class C2611 (Manufacture of electronic components).
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