Import/export HS code 853221: Tantalum capacitors
Fixed capacitors made with tantalum, used in electronic circuits
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 11,721,366 |
| Czechia | 4,282,515 |
| United States | 3,070,500 |
| Netherlands | 2,335,088 |
| Belgium | 1,369,976 |
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 | 6,507,905 | 5,213,461 | -1,294,444 |
| Czechia | 1,512,674 | 2,769,841 | +1,257,167 |
| United States | 1,336,749 | 1,733,751 | +397,002 |
| Netherlands | 1,139,709 | 1,195,379 | +55,670 |
| Belgium | 728,202 | 641,774 | -86,428 |
| France | 334,218 | 407,552 | +73,334 |
| Japan | 505,151 | 31,012 | -474,139 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 123,835 | 228,566 | +104,731 |
| Spain | 83,096 | 120,607 | +37,511 |
| Taiwan | 59,411 | 86,653 | +27,242 |
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 | 4,458,607 |
| United States | 3,778,095 |
| Israel | 3,690,243 |
| El Salvador | 3,359,756 |
| Mexico | 3,299,426 |
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 | 2,849,941 | 1,608,666 | -1,241,275 |
| United States | 2,596,094 | 1,182,001 | -1,414,093 |
| Israel | 1,642,067 | 2,048,176 | +406,109 |
| El Salvador | 1,004,426 | 2,355,330 | +1,350,904 |
| Mexico | 1,443,631 | 1,855,795 | +412,164 |
| China | 1,245,261 | 1,841,163 | +595,902 |
| France | 331,739 | 416,278 | +84,539 |
| Japan | 608,783 | 106,087 | -502,696 |
| Indonesia | 160,288 | 318,349 | +158,061 |
| Germany | 141,838 | 303,495 | +161,657 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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 | 21,429,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,032,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,812,806 |
| Other | 100,319 |
| 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 | 10,945,025 | 10,484,215 | -460,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,076,190 | 955,952 | -120,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 581,384 | 1,231,422 | +650,038 |
| Other | 70,151 | 30,168 | -39,983 |
| 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 | 11,064,065 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,881,101 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,004,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 913,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 846,538 |
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 | 6,061,893 | 5,002,172 | -1,059,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,644,954 | 4,236,147 | +591,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 347,603 | 656,542 | +308,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 556,109 | 357,602 | -198,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 157,378 | 689,160 | +531,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 303,756 | 373,520 | +69,764 |
| Thamesport | 227,311 | 416,275 | +188,964 |
| Southampton | 505,977 | 4,087 | -501,890 |
| London | 304,628 | 180,531 | -124,097 |
| Manchester Airport | 123,375 | 163,890 | +40,515 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 32 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 19 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
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+ | 63 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 2,040,132 |
| Singapore | 1,675,035 |
| Germany | 1,078,538 |
| China | 884,307 |
| United States | 562,250 |
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 | 350,375 | 1,689,757 | +1,339,382 |
| Singapore | 139,243 | 1,535,792 | +1,396,549 |
| Germany | 419,411 | 659,127 | +239,716 |
| China | 121,087 | 763,220 | +642,133 |
| United States | 328,742 | 233,508 | -95,234 |
| Turkey | 78,298 | 354,831 | +276,533 |
| France | 58,740 | 320,222 | +261,482 |
| Netherlands | 98,243 | 157,730 | +59,487 |
| Taiwan | 88,289 | 59,762 | -28,527 |
| South Korea | 80,003 | 32,813 | -47,190 |
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 | 8,219,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,497 |
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 | 2,089,839 | 6,129,845 | +4,040,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,884 | 176,278 | +115,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,746 | 30,751 | +11,005 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,019,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,952,412 |
| London Stansted Airport | 968,556 |
| ZLC | 194,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,623 |
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 | 1,314,556 | 3,705,317 | +2,390,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 419,494 | 1,532,918 | +1,113,424 |
| London Stansted Airport | 235,768 | 732,788 | +497,020 |
| ZLC | 100,516 | 94,281 | -6,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,309 | 86,314 | +33,005 |
| Hull | 0 | 58,012 | +58,012 |
| Dover | 3,166 | 31,952 | +28,786 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,816 | 18,329 | +6,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,597 | 11,020 | -7,577 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,307 | 23,455 | +20,148 |
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