Import/export HS code 853339: Various variable resistors
Variable resistors, such as rheostats or potentiometers, with no power handling limit
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.
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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 | 674,906 |
| Germany | 263,415 |
| India | 134,256 |
| China | 121,593 |
| France | 105,559 |
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 | 460,065 | 214,841 | -245,224 |
| Germany | 108,866 | 154,549 | +45,683 |
| India | 41,769 | 92,487 | +50,718 |
| China | 83,353 | 38,240 | -45,113 |
| France | 35,998 | 69,561 | +33,563 |
| South Korea | 100,855 | 0 | -100,855 |
| Belgium | 33,739 | 30,152 | -3,587 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 27,842 | 29,128 | +1,286 |
| Japan | 49,982 | 0 | -49,982 |
| Netherlands | 11,394 | 32,815 | +21,421 |
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 | 780,097 |
| China | 220,022 |
| Germany | 184,331 |
| India | 150,343 |
| Taiwan | 84,641 |
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 | 578,151 | 201,946 | -376,205 |
| China | 106,398 | 113,624 | +7,226 |
| Germany | 55,344 | 128,987 | +73,643 |
| India | 45,816 | 104,527 | +58,711 |
| Taiwan | 48,326 | 36,315 | -12,011 |
| France | 40,877 | 41,911 | +1,034 |
| Japan | 57,084 | 9,247 | -47,837 |
| Mexico | 23,950 | 31,025 | +7,075 |
| Czechia | 21,356 | 29,436 | +8,080 |
| Italy | 6,791 | 16,880 | +10,089 |
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 | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -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 | 1,345,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 275,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,677 |
| Other | 37,335 |
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 | 790,999 | 554,036 | -236,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,978 | 95,291 | -84,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,389 | 83,288 | +24,899 |
| Other | 25,326 | 12,009 | -13,317 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 686,432 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,263 |
| Birmingham Airport | 133,854 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,791 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 74,378 |
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 | 480,213 | 206,219 | -273,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 181,016 | 94,247 | -86,769 |
| Birmingham Airport | 62,052 | 71,802 | +9,750 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,258 | 89,533 | +69,275 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 23,248 | 51,130 | +27,882 |
| ZLC | 70,558 | 0 | -70,558 |
| Felixstowe | 37,651 | 29,605 | -8,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,789 | 22,575 | -11,214 |
| Southampton | 30,093 | 24,412 | -5,681 |
| 000 | 25,326 | 12,009 | -13,317 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 47 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 47 |
| 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+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 940,458 |
| United States | 342,882 |
| China | 332,911 |
| France | 319,772 |
| Germany | 311,295 |
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 | 339,752 | 600,706 | +260,954 |
| United States | 32,662 | 310,220 | +277,558 |
| China | 70,182 | 262,729 | +192,547 |
| France | 122,709 | 197,063 | +74,354 |
| Germany | 128,746 | 182,549 | +53,803 |
| United Arab Emirates | 107,542 | 144,865 | +37,323 |
| Japan | 65,242 | 60,121 | -5,121 |
| Netherlands | 21,400 | 84,176 | +62,776 |
| Australia | 54,637 | 33,658 | -20,979 |
| Malaysia | 33,453 | 19,740 | -13,713 |
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 | 148 |
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 | 109 | 361 | +252 |
| Nicaragua | 148 | 0 | -148 |
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 | 2,391,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 592,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,142 |
| Other | 618 |
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 | 899,777 | 1,491,884 | +592,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 205,397 | 387,214 | +181,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,697 | 213,445 | +130,748 |
| Other | 257 | 361 | +104 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,080,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 911,569 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 491,465 |
| London Stansted Airport | 185,324 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,506 |
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 | 423,327 | 657,404 | +234,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 354,086 | 557,483 | +203,397 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,112 | 307,353 | +123,241 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,822 | 120,502 | +55,680 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,780 | 161,726 | +149,946 |
| ZLC | 39,492 | 67,879 | +28,387 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,699 | 71,725 | +59,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,285 | 55,538 | +35,253 |
| Felixstowe | 34,573 | 38,099 | +3,526 |
| Southampton | 36,344 | 9,795 | -26,549 |
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