Fixed resistors (low power) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fixed resistors (low power) worth $61.7 million (397 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $90.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61.7M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $77.3M | 969 t |
| 2022 | $90.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $57.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $81.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $86.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $70.0M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fixed resistors (low power) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Japan (15%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.1M | 20% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 15% |
| United States | $8.6M | 14% |
| China | $6.7M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $3.1M | 5% |
| India | $2.7M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| France | $1.7M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $155.56 per kg, 1201% above the world average of $11.96. 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.
Fixed resistors (low power) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $27.5 million of fixed resistors (low power) in 2024 (198 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Most of it went to Germany (20%), United States (13%), Singapore (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.4M | 20% |
| United States | $3.5M | 13% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 12% |
| China | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $949K | 3.4% |
| India | $643K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fixed resistors (low power) imports (HS 8533.21): 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 8533.21: Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors).
Common questions
What is the value of fixed resistors (low power) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fixed resistors (low power) worth $61.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fixed resistors (low power) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Japan (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of fixed resistors (low power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $155.56 per kg in 2024, 1201% above the world average of $11.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fixed resistors (low power) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.0 million in 2017 to $61.7 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $90.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fixed resistors (low power)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $27.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $34.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fixed resistors (low power)?
The HS code for fixed resistors (low power) is subheading 8533.21. 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.
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