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 | 11,127,501 |
| Czechia | 3,592,643 |
| United States | 2,734,039 |
| Netherlands | 1,988,190 |
| Belgium | 1,222,619 |
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 | 6,715,110 | 4,412,391 | -2,302,719 |
| Czechia | 1,261,586 | 2,331,057 | +1,069,471 |
| United States | 1,485,499 | 1,248,540 | -236,959 |
| Netherlands | 1,190,059 | 798,131 | -391,928 |
| Belgium | 620,316 | 602,303 | -18,013 |
| France | 304,969 | 283,427 | -21,542 |
| Japan | 40,818 | 488,140 | +447,322 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 116,390 | 182,879 | +66,489 |
| 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 | 4,228,650 |
| United States | 3,802,574 |
| Israel | 3,435,186 |
| Mexico | 2,958,596 |
| China | 2,772,089 |
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 | 2,915,159 | 1,313,491 | -1,601,668 |
| United States | 2,641,611 | 1,160,963 | -1,480,648 |
| Israel | 1,779,084 | 1,656,102 | -122,982 |
| Mexico | 1,404,300 | 1,554,296 | +149,996 |
| China | 1,214,336 | 1,557,753 | +343,417 |
| El Salvador | 861,099 | 1,550,582 | +689,483 |
| Japan | 150,459 | 563,217 | +412,758 |
| France | 305,767 | 288,193 | -17,574 |
| Indonesia | 135,130 | 286,822 | +151,692 |
| Germany | 186,400 | 216,947 | +30,547 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +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 | 19,389,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,894,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,528,276 |
| Other | 107,326 |
| 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 | 10,946,978 | 8,442,874 | -2,504,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 666,626 | 1,228,057 | +561,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 563,790 | 964,486 | +400,696 |
| Other | 74,989 | 32,337 | -42,652 |
| 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 | 10,356,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,804,775 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 859,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 734,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 701,737 |
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 | 6,141,497 | 4,214,754 | -1,926,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,540,157 | 3,264,618 | -275,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 478,464 | 381,468 | -96,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 358,457 | 375,714 | +17,257 |
| London Gateway Port | 394,644 | 307,093 | -87,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,921 | 546,920 | +480,999 |
| London | 367,241 | 167,637 | -199,604 |
| Thamesport | 215,051 | 314,096 | +99,045 |
| Southampton | 42,134 | 469,490 | +427,356 |
| Manchester Airport | 125,970 | 164,893 | +38,923 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 31 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 19 |
| 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+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,524,090 |
| Germany | 945,208 |
| United States | 615,455 |
| China | 517,251 |
| Singapore | 467,483 |
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 | 302,329 | 1,221,761 | +919,432 |
| Germany | 404,558 | 540,650 | +136,092 |
| United States | 388,027 | 227,428 | -160,599 |
| China | 88,262 | 428,989 | +340,727 |
| Singapore | 151,641 | 315,842 | +164,201 |
| Turkey | 23,474 | 272,790 | +249,316 |
| France | 78,759 | 167,357 | +88,598 |
| Netherlands | 59,380 | 154,186 | +94,806 |
| South Korea | 85,452 | 38,394 | -47,058 |
| Taiwan | 76,922 | 44,948 | -31,974 |
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 | 5,565,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,930 |
| Road transport | 13,115 |
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 | 1,921,066 | 3,644,023 | +1,722,957 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,796 | 155,422 | +82,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,024 | 30,906 | +17,882 |
| Road transport | 13,115 | 0 | -13,115 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,135,346 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,413,055 |
| London Stansted Airport | 784,449 |
| ZLC | 210,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,443 |
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 | 1,254,714 | 1,880,632 | +625,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 276,898 | 1,136,157 | +859,259 |
| London Stansted Airport | 263,384 | 521,065 | +257,681 |
| ZLC | 118,720 | 92,127 | -26,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,002 | 75,441 | +11,439 |
| 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