Import/export HS code 853390: Parts of electrical resistors
Components and parts used to make or repair electrical resistors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,037,185 |
| Germany | 748,172 |
| Turkey | 644,013 |
| Italy | 586,705 |
| Japan | 579,771 |
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 | 3,621,996 | 2,415,189 | -1,206,807 |
| Germany | 258,760 | 489,412 | +230,652 |
| Turkey | 395,149 | 248,864 | -146,285 |
| Italy | 161,021 | 425,684 | +264,663 |
| Japan | 263,709 | 316,062 | +52,353 |
| China | 225,347 | 254,179 | +28,832 |
| Taiwan | 230,016 | 191,586 | -38,430 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 145,251 | 128,258 | -16,993 |
| Switzerland | 121,576 | 0 | -121,576 |
| Malaysia | 48,705 | 70,511 | +21,806 |
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 | 5,795,630 |
| China | 1,052,104 |
| Turkey | 746,881 |
| Italy | 561,097 |
| Taiwan | 466,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,579,298 | 2,216,332 | -1,362,966 |
| China | 480,127 | 571,977 | +91,850 |
| Turkey | 404,530 | 342,351 | -62,179 |
| Italy | 140,842 | 420,255 | +279,413 |
| Taiwan | 245,443 | 220,983 | -24,460 |
| Germany | 149,325 | 261,379 | +112,054 |
| Japan | 173,618 | 159,179 | -14,439 |
| Mexico | 106,294 | 108,764 | +2,470 |
| Switzerland | 121,576 | 41,489 | -80,087 |
| France | 40,320 | 84,654 | +44,334 |
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 | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 3 | -4 |
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 | 9,412,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,151,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 353,387 |
| Other | 4,699 |
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 | 5,095,366 | 4,317,364 | -778,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 688,061 | 463,859 | -224,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,881 | 205,506 | +57,625 |
| Other | 3,740 | 959 | -2,781 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,108,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,017,477 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,849,259 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 550,361 |
| Birmingham Airport | 312,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,253,422 | 1,854,729 | +601,307 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,302,950 | 714,527 | -1,588,423 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,331,503 | 1,517,756 | +186,253 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 395,149 | 155,212 | -239,937 |
| Birmingham Airport | 146,768 | 166,062 | +19,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,613 | 130,634 | -43,979 |
| Thamesport | 14,353 | 100,398 | +86,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,301 | 95,050 | +75,749 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,917 | 44,981 | -7,936 |
| Felixstowe | 57,520 | 37,918 | -19,602 |
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 | 54 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 26 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 26 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WELWYN COMPONENTS LIMITED | 117 |
| DISTRIBUTED MICRO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 74 |
| PENNY & GILES CONTROLS LIMITED | 64 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 63 |
| MOUSER ELECTRONICS INC. | 61 |
| CRESSALL RESISTORS LIMITED | 58 |
| VARIOHM-EUROSENSOR LIMITED | 56 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 50 |
| EASBY ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 49 |
| VWS (UK) LTD | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 82 |
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 1,471,716 |
| Germany | 798,011 |
| Netherlands | 632,744 |
| China | 369,088 |
| Australia | 331,741 |
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 | 779,030 | 692,686 | -86,344 |
| Germany | 174,778 | 623,233 | +448,455 |
| Netherlands | 369,780 | 262,964 | -106,816 |
| China | 232,582 | 136,506 | -96,076 |
| Australia | 201,610 | 130,131 | -71,479 |
| Saudi Arabia | 116,367 | 204,356 | +87,989 |
| Canada | 90,874 | 213,336 | +122,462 |
| France | 209,656 | 52,108 | -157,548 |
| Denmark | 4,000 | 243,206 | +239,206 |
| Italy | 123,146 | 62,930 | -60,216 |
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 | 5,145,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 646,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,215 |
| Other | 1,179 |
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 | 2,739,131 | 2,406,125 | -333,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,406 | 513,876 | +381,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,138 | 127,077 | -23,061 |
| Other | 0 | 1,179 | +1,179 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,123,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,607,310 |
| London Stansted Airport | 819,563 |
| ZLC | 533,779 |
| Southampton | 212,431 |
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 | 944,718 | 1,178,621 | +233,903 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 908,904 | 698,406 | -210,498 |
| London Stansted Airport | 538,082 | 281,481 | -256,601 |
| ZLC | 306,718 | 227,061 | -79,657 |
| Southampton | 32,388 | 180,043 | +147,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,838 | 99,729 | +12,891 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,511 | 69,542 | -34,969 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 169,941 | +169,941 |
| Dover | 28,852 | 36,390 | +7,538 |
| Felixstowe | 990 | 62,640 | +61,650 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components and parts used to make or repair electrical resistors