Import/export HS code 8532: Electrical capacitors
Fixed, variable, or adjustable capacitors used in electrical circuits
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 97,567,803 |
| Malaysia | 87,609,226 |
| United States | 37,725,385 |
| Netherlands | 32,110,359 |
| Czechia | 19,877,089 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44,547,648 | 53,020,155 | +8,472,507 |
| Malaysia | 1,962,303 | 85,646,923 | +83,684,620 |
| United States | 19,567,576 | 18,157,809 | -1,409,767 |
| Netherlands | 19,385,294 | 12,725,065 | -6,660,229 |
| Czechia | 10,385,948 | 9,491,141 | -894,807 |
| Sweden | 8,473,681 | 8,870,955 | +397,274 |
| Poland | 7,239,103 | 3,367,119 | -3,871,984 |
| France | 4,735,617 | 4,970,905 | +235,288 |
| Japan | 4,993,930 | 4,213,478 | -780,452 |
| Belgium | 3,994,482 | 4,609,040 | +614,558 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 54,094,657 |
| Philippines | 53,450,071 |
| Germany | 47,507,200 |
| China | 41,520,675 |
| United States | 33,845,261 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 18,702,604 | 35,392,053 | +16,689,449 |
| Philippines | 2,549,350 | 50,900,721 | +48,351,371 |
| Germany | 17,816,887 | 29,690,313 | +11,873,426 |
| China | 20,367,585 | 21,153,090 | +785,505 |
| United States | 17,836,318 | 16,008,943 | -1,827,375 |
| Taiwan | 2,847,638 | 16,503,173 | +13,655,535 |
| Sweden | 6,980,477 | 7,773,833 | +793,356 |
| Malaysia | 6,661,875 | 4,175,611 | -2,486,264 |
| Mexico | 5,320,750 | 5,449,961 | +129,211 |
| Poland | 6,966,064 | 3,316,547 | -3,649,517 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 88 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 71 |
| Inner London - West | 55 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 52 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 41 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 71 | 60 | -11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 51 | 50 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 32 | 38 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 43 | 26 | -17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 33 | 28 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 25 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| Essex | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 14 | -11 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 141,404,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,243,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,717,817 |
| Other | 7,001,570 |
| Road transport | 369,862 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 74,816,885 | 66,587,918 | -8,228,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,578,740 | 98,664,800 | +82,086,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,735,374 | 57,982,443 | +9,247,069 |
| Other | 4,707,186 | 2,294,384 | -2,412,802 |
| Road transport | 131,187 | 238,675 | +107,488 |
| Rail transport | 122,848 | 0 | -122,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 90,410,337 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,944,550 |
| Dover | 54,174,734 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,737,708 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,087,031 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,658,837 | 87,751,500 | +85,092,663 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,261,928 | 28,682,622 | -3,579,306 |
| Dover | 21,651,030 | 32,523,704 | +10,872,674 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,655,470 | 19,082,238 | -3,573,232 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,280,019 | 7,807,012 | -473,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,687,332 | 7,815,881 | +128,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,874,460 | 8,079,338 | +1,204,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,332,274 | 4,280,607 | -4,051,667 |
| Thamesport | 6,218,610 | 2,979,445 | -3,239,165 |
| Harwich | 5,612,485 | 3,217,998 | -2,394,487 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 202 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 162 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 142 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 67 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 62 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 208 |
| 2025-11 | 205 |
| 2025-10 | 230 |
| 2025-09 | 206 |
| 2025-08 | 191 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRIDONIC UK LIMITED | 120 |
| EASBY ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 120 |
| ASTUTE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 120 |
| REBOUND ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| RAYTHEON SYSTEMS LIMITED | 119 |
| CHARCROFT ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 119 |
| DISTRIBUTED MICRO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 119 |
| ANGLIA COMPONENTS PLC | 119 |
| OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY LIMITED | 118 |
| INVERTEK DRIVES LIMITED | 117 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 377 |
| 1m-15m | 345 |
| 15m-54m | 92 |
| 0-1m | 79 |
| Other | 69 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 40,837,404 |
| Malaysia | 17,013,264 |
| Germany | 15,052,951 |
| France | 8,240,257 |
| Sweden | 7,893,093 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 26,853,133 | 13,984,271 | -12,868,862 |
| Malaysia | 9,671,749 | 7,341,515 | -2,330,234 |
| Germany | 7,936,624 | 7,116,327 | -820,297 |
| France | 5,105,739 | 3,134,518 | -1,971,221 |
| Sweden | 3,257,262 | 4,635,831 | +1,378,569 |
| Ireland | 4,004,815 | 1,907,715 | -2,097,100 |
| Singapore | 2,464,424 | 3,256,922 | +792,498 |
| China | 2,665,521 | 2,099,939 | -565,582 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,760,404 | 2,762,192 | +1,001,788 |
| Netherlands | 2,002,736 | 2,319,785 | +317,049 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,434,115 |
| Germany | 10,664 |
| Italy | 6,024 |
| China | 3,593 |
| Lithuania | 1,277 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,505,025 | 1,929,090 | +424,065 |
| Germany | 6,797 | 3,867 | -2,930 |
| Italy | 3,563 | 2,461 | -1,102 |
| China | 2,015 | 1,578 | -437 |
| Lithuania | 770 | 507 | -263 |
| Ireland | 157 | 1,042 | +885 |
| Japan | 899 | 222 | -677 |
| India | 990 | 0 | -990 |
| Brazil | 912 | 0 | -912 |
| Romania | 82 | 451 | +369 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 110,942,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,145,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,917,675 |
| Other | 3,529,317 |
| Road transport | 106,592 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 62,720,505 | 48,222,374 | -14,498,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,478,554 | 11,666,940 | -1,811,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,695,668 | 5,222,007 | -473,661 |
| Other | 1,554,406 | 1,974,911 | +420,505 |
| Road transport | 106,592 | 0 | -106,592 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 56,494,738 |
| ZLC | 18,270,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,005,557 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,593,790 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,989,715 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 24,973,719 | 31,521,019 | +6,547,300 |
| ZLC | 15,095,316 | 3,174,768 | -11,920,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,279,534 | 9,726,023 | +1,446,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,679,856 | 5,913,934 | -765,922 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,737,034 | 2,252,681 | -5,484,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,862,584 | 3,829,188 | +966,604 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,940,874 | 1,675,087 | -2,265,787 |
| Holyhead | 2,808,199 | 875,822 | -1,932,377 |
| 000 | 1,554,406 | 1,974,911 | +420,505 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,558,677 | 1,188,209 | -370,468 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 853210 – Power capacitors for 50/60 Hz circuits
- 853221 – Tantalum capacitors
- 853222 – Aluminium electrolytic capacitors
- 853223 – Single-layer ceramic capacitors
- 853224 – Multilayer ceramic capacitors
- 853225 – Paper or plastic capacitors
- 853229 – Various fixed capacitors
- 853230 – Variable or adjustable capacitors
- 853290 – Parts for capacitors
Quick facts
HS code: 8532
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fixed, variable, or adjustable capacitors used in electrical circuits