Variable capacitors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported variable capacitors worth $3.3 million (28 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 61 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports variable capacitors from
United States alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 54% |
| Czech Republic | $510K | 16% |
| Germany | $210K | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $162K | 4.9% |
| China | $136K | 4.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $135K | 4.1% |
| India | $85K | 2.6% |
| France | $51K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $48K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $45K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $115.44 per kg, close to the world average of $112.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Variable capacitors exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million of variable capacitors in 2024 (20 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (25%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $560K | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $363K | 16% |
| Spain | $210K | 9.2% |
| France | $142K | 6.2% |
| United States | $134K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $116K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $65K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $59K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $54K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom variable capacitors imports (HS 8532.30): 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 8532.30: Electrical capacitors: variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors.
Common questions
What is the value of variable capacitors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported variable capacitors worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply variable capacitors to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the Czech Republic (16%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of variable capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $115.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $112.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of variable capacitors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export variable capacitors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for variable capacitors?
The HS code for variable capacitors is subheading 8532.30. 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 8532 page.
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