Carbon film resistors exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carbon film resistors by the United Kingdom reached $29.9 million in 2024 (114 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.9M | 114 t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 141 t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 111 t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 253 t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 686 t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 639 t |
| 2018 | $35.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 712 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports carbon film resistors to
Most of it went to United States (21%), Singapore (18%), Germany (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.4M | 21% |
| Singapore | $5.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 9% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 8.9% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $629K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $408K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $262.82 per kg, 1518% above the world average of $16.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon film resistors imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of carbon film resistors by the United Kingdom reached $6.4 million in 2024 (193 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Taiwan (27%), Germany (11%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 27% |
| Germany | $718K | 11% |
| China | $589K | 9.3% |
| United States | $529K | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $490K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $364K | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $309K | 4.9% |
| India | $298K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $258K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $161K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carbon film resistors exports (HS 8533.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8533.10: Electrical resistors: fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors).
Common questions
What is the value of carbon film resistors exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported carbon film resistors worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 122 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon film resistors from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Singapore (18%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon film resistors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $262.82 per kg in 2024, 1518% above the world average of $16.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carbon film resistors from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import carbon film resistors?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, Germany and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon film resistors?
The HS code for carbon film resistors is subheading 8533.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8533 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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