Variable resistors and rheostats imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of variable resistors and rheostats by the United Kingdom reached $59.9 million in 2024 (475 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $91.1 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 | $59.9M | 475 t |
| 2023 | $77.9M | 648 t |
| 2022 | $75.4M | 877 t |
| 2021 | $80.3M | 856 t |
| 2020 | $71.4M | 933 t |
| 2019 | $81.6M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $91.1M | 972 t |
| 2017 | $87.9M | 960 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports variable resistors and rheostats from
The largest suppliers were United States (21%), China (13%), Thailand (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.7M | 21% |
| China | $8.0M | 13% |
| Thailand | $7.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 8.8% |
| France | $5.1M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $4.0M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Luxembourg | $1.4M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.15 per kg, 178% above the world average of $45.32. 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.
Variable resistors and rheostats exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $56.8 million of variable resistors and rheostats in 2024 (804 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), India (16%), Sweden (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.6M | 17% |
| India | $9.4M | 17% |
| Sweden | $5.3M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 7.8% |
| France | $4.4M | 7.7% |
| China | $3.8M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom variable resistors and rheostats imports (HS 8533.40): 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 8533.40: Electrical resistors: variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating).
Common questions
What is the value of variable resistors and rheostats imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported variable resistors and rheostats worth $59.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 475 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply variable resistors and rheostats to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by China (13%) and Thailand (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of variable resistors and rheostats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.15 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $45.32 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 resistors and rheostats to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.9 million in 2017 to $59.9 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $91.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export variable resistors and rheostats?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $56.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Sweden. That compares with imports of $59.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for variable resistors and rheostats?
The HS code for variable resistors and rheostats is subheading 8533.40. 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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