Import/export HS code 853221: Tantalum capacitors
Fixed capacitors made with tantalum, used in electronic 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 | 10,689,008 |
| Czechia | 3,530,973 |
| United States | 2,650,985 |
| Netherlands | 1,886,736 |
| Belgium | 1,182,967 |
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 | 6,561,578 | 4,127,430 | -2,434,148 |
| Czechia | 1,305,550 | 2,225,423 | +919,873 |
| United States | 1,447,053 | 1,203,932 | -243,121 |
| Netherlands | 1,136,739 | 749,997 | -386,742 |
| Belgium | 687,240 | 495,727 | -191,513 |
| France | 313,588 | 253,075 | -60,513 |
| Japan | 408,751 | 119,137 | -289,614 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 120,108 | 179,161 | +59,053 |
| Spain | 81,032 | 100,300 | +19,268 |
| Hungary | 105,645 | 11,311 | -94,334 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,105,206 |
| United States | 3,742,884 |
| Israel | 3,232,761 |
| Mexico | 2,847,055 |
| China | 2,663,084 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,874,242 | 1,230,964 | -1,643,278 |
| United States | 2,636,967 | 1,105,917 | -1,531,050 |
| Israel | 1,712,845 | 1,519,916 | -192,929 |
| Mexico | 1,387,935 | 1,459,120 | +71,185 |
| China | 1,214,020 | 1,449,064 | +235,044 |
| El Salvador | 913,299 | 1,439,576 | +526,277 |
| Japan | 505,871 | 194,214 | -311,657 |
| France | 314,386 | 257,841 | -56,545 |
| Indonesia | 125,752 | 279,506 | +153,754 |
| Germany | 157,634 | 216,947 | +59,313 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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 | 18,736,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,807,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,463,396 |
| Other | 105,472 |
| Road transport | 926 |
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 | 10,872,644 | 7,864,322 | -3,008,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,002,926 | 804,399 | -198,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 509,175 | 954,221 | +445,046 |
| Other | 73,856 | 31,616 | -42,240 |
| Road transport | 0 | 926 | +926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 10,070,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,529,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 846,226 |
| London Stansted Airport | 674,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 642,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 6,080,379 | 3,990,347 | -2,090,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,547,558 | 2,982,226 | -565,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 516,560 | 329,666 | -186,894 |
| London Stansted Airport | 317,457 | 356,766 | +39,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,042 | 295,206 | -51,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,431 | 536,655 | +472,224 |
| Southampton | 411,137 | 100,487 | -310,650 |
| Thamesport | 211,378 | 289,900 | +78,522 |
| London | 320,607 | 167,637 | -152,970 |
| Manchester Airport | 126,973 | 163,890 | +36,917 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 18 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 11 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,504,249 |
| Germany | 903,178 |
| United States | 604,167 |
| China | 515,150 |
| Singapore | 466,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 296,339 | 1,207,910 | +911,571 |
| Germany | 385,760 | 517,418 | +131,658 |
| United States | 387,678 | 216,489 | -171,189 |
| China | 107,274 | 407,876 | +300,602 |
| Singapore | 151,322 | 314,937 | +163,615 |
| Turkey | 35,691 | 260,573 | +224,882 |
| France | 68,011 | 166,175 | +98,164 |
| Netherlands | 65,850 | 139,471 | +73,621 |
| Taiwan | 82,355 | 39,515 | -42,840 |
| South Korea | 75,111 | 37,493 | -37,618 |
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 | 5,447,726 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 218,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,930 |
| Road transport | 4,796 |
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 | 1,925,560 | 3,522,166 | +1,596,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,205 | 153,392 | +88,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,024 | 30,906 | +17,882 |
| Road transport | 4,796 | 0 | -4,796 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,038,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,411,831 |
| London Stansted Airport | 768,356 |
| ZLC | 199,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,822 |
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 | 1,232,837 | 1,805,989 | +573,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,182 | 1,106,649 | +801,467 |
| London Stansted Airport | 264,997 | 503,359 | +238,362 |
| ZLC | 107,835 | 92,127 | -15,708 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,411 | 73,411 | +17,000 |
| Hull | 0 | 58,012 | +58,012 |
| Dover | 4,385 | 21,969 | +17,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,875 | 11,175 | -700 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,399 | +17,399 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,816 | 0 | -11,816 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fixed capacitors made with tantalum, used in electronic circuits