Import/export HS code 853339: Various variable resistors
Variable resistors, such as rheostats or potentiometers, with no power handling limit
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 645,052 |
| Germany | 255,888 |
| India | 154,851 |
| France | 134,817 |
| China | 100,227 |
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 | 463,654 | 181,398 | -282,256 |
| Germany | 161,368 | 94,520 | -66,848 |
| India | 80,351 | 74,500 | -5,851 |
| France | 72,383 | 62,434 | -9,949 |
| China | 51,135 | 49,092 | -2,043 |
| Belgium | 25,224 | 38,274 | +13,050 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,129 | 21,700 | -13,429 |
| Netherlands | 32,040 | 11,679 | -20,361 |
| Italy | 13,396 | 26,173 | +12,777 |
| Poland | 11,624 | 12,155 | +531 |
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 | 630,033 |
| China | 218,347 |
| Germany | 174,981 |
| India | 168,800 |
| France | 108,693 |
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 | 481,532 | 148,501 | -333,031 |
| China | 107,993 | 110,354 | +2,361 |
| Germany | 115,937 | 59,044 | -56,893 |
| India | 91,954 | 76,846 | -15,108 |
| France | 48,685 | 60,008 | +11,323 |
| Taiwan | 38,903 | 40,124 | +1,221 |
| Czechia | 35,838 | 37,876 | +2,038 |
| Mexico | 33,214 | 16,920 | -16,294 |
| Italy | 4,635 | 23,090 | +18,455 |
| Japan | 21,970 | 1,537 | -20,433 |
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 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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 | 1,291,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,071 |
| Other | 23,248 |
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 | 834,934 | 456,882 | -378,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,461 | 103,860 | -5,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,783 | 54,288 | -20,495 |
| Other | 18,696 | 4,552 | -14,144 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 614,433 |
| East Midlands Airport | 282,052 |
| London Stansted Airport | 144,474 |
| Birmingham Airport | 133,924 |
| Felixstowe | 69,685 |
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 | 486,649 | 127,784 | -358,865 |
| East Midlands Airport | 147,849 | 134,203 | -13,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,176 | 102,298 | +60,122 |
| Birmingham Airport | 72,162 | 61,762 | -10,400 |
| Felixstowe | 33,693 | 35,992 | +2,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,157 | 43,058 | +25,901 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 51,130 | 0 | -51,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,342 | 20,312 | -6,030 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,331 | 7,340 | -24,991 |
| Southampton | 26,726 | 7,670 | -19,056 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
9 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 | 59 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 53 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 51 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 43 |
| BERGSTROM (EUROPE) LIMITED | 43 |
| ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED | 33 |
| TOA CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 31 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,027,362 |
| Germany | 386,973 |
| China | 345,197 |
| United States | 345,174 |
| France | 338,786 |
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 | 470,468 | 556,894 | +86,426 |
| Germany | 206,006 | 180,967 | -25,039 |
| China | 118,902 | 226,295 | +107,393 |
| United States | 59,623 | 285,551 | +225,928 |
| France | 161,874 | 176,912 | +15,038 |
| United Arab Emirates | 96,566 | 215,466 | +118,900 |
| Japan | 64,912 | 50,651 | -14,261 |
| Malaysia | 32,598 | 68,007 | +35,409 |
| Netherlands | 57,833 | 31,007 | -26,826 |
| Australia | 54,097 | 32,805 | -21,292 |
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 | 586 |
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 | 223 | 363 | +140 |
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 | 2,533,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 708,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 311,714 |
| Other | 586 |
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 | 1,120,983 | 1,412,358 | +291,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 322,734 | 385,832 | +63,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,740 | 235,974 | +160,234 |
| Other | 223 | 363 | +140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,040,376 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,040,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,925 |
| London Stansted Airport | 183,758 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,627 |
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 | 541,508 | 498,868 | -42,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 407,160 | 632,919 | +225,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,578 | 249,347 | +9,769 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,018 | 114,740 | +45,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,937 | 156,690 | +135,753 |
| ZLC | 52,327 | 96,755 | +44,428 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,869 | 72,505 | +1,636 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,754 | 62,577 | +32,823 |
| Felixstowe | 42,426 | 29,640 | -12,786 |
| Southampton | 9,922 | 48,274 | +38,352 |
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