Import/export HS code 853290: Parts for capacitors
Components and parts used for electrical capacitors
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 | 3,315,208 |
| China | 1,299,141 |
| Sweden | 780,748 |
| Spain | 404,558 |
| Germany | 297,119 |
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 | 1,580,443 | 1,734,765 | +154,322 |
| China | 705,199 | 593,942 | -111,257 |
| Sweden | 760,557 | 20,191 | -740,366 |
| Spain | 182,735 | 221,823 | +39,088 |
| Germany | 138,107 | 159,012 | +20,905 |
| Czechia | 122,460 | 50,965 | -71,495 |
| India | 85,926 | 83,469 | -2,457 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,779 | 38,312 | -40,467 |
| Taiwan | 64,009 | 51,821 | -12,188 |
| Italy | 19,829 | 79,924 | +60,095 |
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 | 3,296,315 |
| China | 1,490,709 |
| Sweden | 782,573 |
| Spain | 391,573 |
| United Kingdom | 222,333 |
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 | 1,608,134 | 1,688,181 | +80,047 |
| China | 854,457 | 636,252 | -218,205 |
| Sweden | 763,542 | 19,031 | -744,511 |
| Spain | 182,735 | 208,838 | +26,103 |
| United Kingdom | 106,067 | 116,266 | +10,199 |
| India | 91,070 | 84,357 | -6,713 |
| Italy | 27,831 | 91,080 | +63,249 |
| Germany | 82,367 | 25,395 | -56,972 |
| Taiwan | 60,202 | 45,102 | -15,100 |
| Japan | 42,062 | 50,691 | +8,629 |
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 | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 4,739,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,610,962 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,064,505 |
| Other | 122 |
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 | 2,417,063 | 2,322,583 | -94,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 882,002 | 728,960 | -153,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 859,253 | 205,252 | -654,001 |
| Other | 110 | 12 | -98 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,206,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,491,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 784,104 |
| Felixstowe | 730,137 |
| London | 469,030 |
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 | 1,126,229 | 1,080,767 | -45,462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 793,957 | 697,999 | -95,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 773,187 | 10,917 | -762,270 |
| Felixstowe | 607,360 | 122,777 | -484,583 |
| London | 897 | 468,133 | +467,236 |
| Thamesport | 220,991 | 181,716 | -39,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 264,456 | 116,974 | -147,482 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,896 | 276,331 | +230,435 |
| Birmingham Airport | 73,070 | 143,830 | +70,760 |
| Dover | 23,922 | 98,881 | +74,959 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 26 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 460,728 |
| Poland | 173,748 |
| Australia | 147,914 |
| Norway | 132,567 |
| Malaysia | 130,443 |
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 | 233,996 | 226,732 | -7,264 |
| Poland | 150,231 | 23,517 | -126,714 |
| Australia | 120,092 | 27,822 | -92,270 |
| Norway | 72,440 | 60,127 | -12,313 |
| Malaysia | 47,462 | 82,981 | +35,519 |
| France | 48,025 | 61,940 | +13,915 |
| Qatar | 30,971 | 52,661 | +21,690 |
| Denmark | 1,140 | 63,898 | +62,758 |
| Germany | 53,087 | 11,162 | -41,925 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,000 | 55,431 | +48,431 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 136 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 136 | 0 | -136 |
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 | 1,407,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 319,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,898 |
| Road transport | 1,468 |
| Other | 406 |
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 | 803,828 | 603,383 | -200,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,500 | 121,103 | -77,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,048 | 141,850 | +71,802 |
| Road transport | 1,468 | 0 | -1,468 |
| Other | 406 | 0 | -406 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 747,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 428,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,931 |
| Southampton | 175,549 |
| London Stansted Airport | 126,552 |
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 | 488,163 | 259,313 | -228,850 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 249,081 | 179,791 | -69,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,098 | 91,833 | -90,265 |
| Southampton | 52,675 | 122,874 | +70,199 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,452 | 90,100 | +53,648 |
| ZLC | 27,095 | 47,592 | +20,497 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,346 | 18,976 | +3,630 |
| Dover | 7,605 | 19,511 | +11,906 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,046 | 24,439 | +23,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,797 | 8,712 | -85 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components and parts used for electrical capacitors