Import/export HS code 853339: Various variable resistors
Variable resistors, such as rheostats or potentiometers, with no power handling limit
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 615,263 |
| Germany | 240,532 |
| India | 128,876 |
| China | 105,901 |
| France | 103,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 421,916 | 193,347 | -228,569 |
| Germany | 169,298 | 71,234 | -98,064 |
| India | 51,651 | 77,225 | +25,574 |
| China | 82,255 | 23,646 | -58,609 |
| France | 66,472 | 36,836 | -29,636 |
| South Korea | 70,558 | 0 | -70,558 |
| Belgium | 38,370 | 26,199 | -12,171 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,433 | 29,128 | +4,695 |
| Italy | 23,354 | 17,296 | -6,058 |
| Netherlands | 17,846 | 21,889 | +4,043 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 686,284 |
| China | 210,995 |
| Germany | 174,489 |
| India | 142,825 |
| Taiwan | 87,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 515,902 | 170,382 | -345,520 |
| China | 122,370 | 88,625 | -33,745 |
| Germany | 118,386 | 56,103 | -62,283 |
| India | 53,560 | 89,265 | +35,705 |
| Taiwan | 55,902 | 31,877 | -24,025 |
| France | 41,526 | 36,894 | -4,632 |
| Mexico | 40,809 | 10,904 | -29,905 |
| Czechia | 31,716 | 15,202 | -16,514 |
| Italy | 9,086 | 17,871 | +8,785 |
| Japan | 17,538 | 6,881 | -10,657 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 1,197,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,900 |
| Other | 27,289 |
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 | 769,169 | 427,885 | -341,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,679 | 65,199 | -139,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,526 | 44,374 | -41,152 |
| Other | 15,599 | 11,690 | -3,909 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 596,317 |
| East Midlands Airport | 223,978 |
| Birmingham Airport | 130,496 |
| London Stansted Airport | 130,030 |
| ZLC | 70,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 406,786 | 189,531 | -217,255 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,484 | 78,494 | -66,990 |
| Birmingham Airport | 92,668 | 37,828 | -54,840 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,594 | 86,436 | +42,842 |
| ZLC | 70,558 | 0 | -70,558 |
| Felixstowe | 38,571 | 21,940 | -16,631 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 51,128 | 5,839 | -45,289 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,488 | 12,678 | -26,810 |
| Southampton | 42,874 | 9,150 | -33,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,729 | 21,741 | +6,012 |
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 | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILEXIA UK LTD. | 78 |
| NOVAR ED&S LIMITED | 57 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 48 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 48 |
| BERGSTROM (EUROPE) LIMITED | 43 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 42 |
| TOA CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 31 |
| ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED | 30 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 934,521 |
| China | 336,307 |
| United States | 331,992 |
| France | 303,618 |
| Germany | 297,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 406,536 | 527,985 | +121,449 |
| China | 98,375 | 237,932 | +139,557 |
| United States | 65,239 | 266,753 | +201,514 |
| France | 142,151 | 161,467 | +19,316 |
| Germany | 177,168 | 120,086 | -57,082 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,873 | 146,751 | +56,878 |
| Japan | 70,414 | 41,820 | -28,594 |
| Netherlands | 55,491 | 47,505 | -7,986 |
| Malaysia | 33,293 | 38,520 | +5,227 |
| Australia | 40,324 | 28,740 | -11,584 |
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 | 470 |
| Nicaragua | 74 |
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 | 183 | 287 | +104 |
| Nicaragua | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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 | 2,274,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,883 |
| Other | 544 |
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 | 1,012,288 | 1,262,614 | +250,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,876 | 299,685 | +34,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,915 | 214,968 | +130,053 |
| Other | 257 | 287 | +30 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,038,760 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 846,253 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 446,512 |
| London Stansted Airport | 183,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,718 |
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 | 530,888 | 507,872 | -23,016 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 355,220 | 491,033 | +135,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,824 | 242,688 | +38,864 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,958 | 116,641 | +49,683 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,894 | 152,824 | +135,930 |
| ZLC | 44,305 | 58,452 | +14,147 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,863 | 42,863 | -7,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,566 | 71,725 | +62,159 |
| Felixstowe | 46,537 | 26,174 | -20,363 |
| Southampton | 19,029 | 34,600 | +15,571 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853339
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Variable resistors, such as rheostats or potentiometers, with no power handling limit