Wirewound variable resistors (high power) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wirewound variable resistors (high power) worth $2.8 million (38 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 108 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.7 million.
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 | $2.8M | 38 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 100 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 55 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 100 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 94 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wirewound variable resistors (high power) to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (17%), Germany (15%), France (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $490K | 17% |
| Germany | $423K | 15% |
| France | $415K | 15% |
| United States | $256K | 9% |
| Singapore | $174K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $136K | 4.8% |
| China | $107K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $86K | 3% |
| Poland | $76K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $72K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.65 per kg, 44% above the world average of $51.69. 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.
Wirewound variable resistors (high power) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of wirewound variable resistors (high power) by the United Kingdom reached $1.6 million in 2024 (16 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $839K | 51% |
| China | $122K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $115K | 7% |
| France | $68K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $61K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $60K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $55K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $54K | 3.3% |
| India | $40K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $38K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wirewound variable resistors (high power) exports (HS 8533.39): 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 8533.39: Electrical resistors: wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (excluding heating).
Common questions
What is the value of wirewound variable resistors (high power) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported wirewound variable resistors (high power) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 108 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy wirewound variable resistors (high power) from the United Kingdom?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($490 thousand), followed by Germany (15%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average export price of wirewound variable resistors (high power) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $74.65 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $51.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wirewound variable resistors (high power) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2020 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import wirewound variable resistors (high power)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, China and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wirewound variable resistors (high power)?
The HS code for wirewound variable resistors (high power) is subheading 8533.39. 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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