Import/export HS code 848640: Specialized semiconductor machines
Machines specified in note 11(C) of this chapter for semiconductor production
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 24,060,243 |
| China | 19,879,915 |
| United States | 7,934,425 |
| Germany | 4,750,216 |
| Netherlands | 2,093,151 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,479,523 | 12,580,720 | +1,101,197 |
| China | 12,821,447 | 7,058,468 | -5,762,979 |
| United States | 3,696,804 | 4,237,621 | +540,817 |
| Germany | 1,442,356 | 3,307,860 | +1,865,504 |
| Netherlands | 1,715,033 | 378,118 | -1,336,915 |
| Singapore | 371,154 | 1,138,449 | +767,295 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,035,762 | +1,035,762 |
| Israel | 183,422 | 803,286 | +619,864 |
| Austria | 507,662 | 221,103 | -286,559 |
| France | 475,259 | 206,860 | -268,399 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 24,062,765 |
| China | 20,255,441 |
| United States | 7,867,105 |
| Germany | 3,722,369 |
| Singapore | 1,942,975 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,479,523 | 12,583,242 | +1,103,719 |
| China | 13,126,563 | 7,128,878 | -5,997,685 |
| United States | 3,514,434 | 4,352,671 | +838,237 |
| Germany | 1,167,951 | 2,554,418 | +1,386,467 |
| Singapore | 595,580 | 1,347,395 | +751,815 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,046,742 | +1,046,742 |
| Netherlands | 983,378 | 26,008 | -957,370 |
| United Kingdom | 302,343 | 699,645 | +397,302 |
| Slovakia | 330,873 | 652,416 | +321,543 |
| Austria | 493,392 | 221,103 | -272,289 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Devon | 4 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Devon | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 57,334,048 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,494,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,111,173 |
| Other | 14,137 |
| Road transport | 1,130 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 30,410,889 | 26,923,159 | -3,487,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,092,307 | 3,402,014 | +1,309,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 774,135 | 1,337,038 | +562,903 |
| Other | 0 | 14,137 | +14,137 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,130 | +1,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,942,258 |
| Dover | 3,100,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,724,137 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,290,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,135,707 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,412,419 | 23,529,839 | -3,882,580 |
| Dover | 1,207,594 | 1,893,002 | +685,408 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,012,073 | 712,064 | -300,009 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 1,290,995 | +1,290,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,855 | 970,852 | +805,997 |
| Felixstowe | 420,637 | 600,925 | +180,288 |
| Newcastle Airport | 486,779 | 489,128 | +2,349 |
| Southampton | 315,317 | 360,931 | +45,614 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 433,319 | 231,498 | -201,821 |
| Glasgow Airport | 468,619 | 0 | -468,619 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INVESTACAST LIMITED | 97 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 80 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 75 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 68 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 67 |
| DAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 67 |
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED | 48 |
| BRUKER UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 36 |
| ACCELONIX LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,187,352 |
| China | 2,136,507 |
| Germany | 1,913,331 |
| Austria | 1,004,259 |
| Netherlands | 774,380 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,030,109 | 157,243 | -1,872,866 |
| China | 603,771 | 1,532,736 | +928,965 |
| Germany | 1,456,859 | 456,472 | -1,000,387 |
| Austria | 221,186 | 783,073 | +561,887 |
| Netherlands | 402,730 | 371,650 | -31,080 |
| Japan | 0 | 563,845 | +563,845 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 429,510 | +429,510 |
| Malaysia | 205,575 | 157,365 | -48,210 |
| Israel | 169,755 | 125,046 | -44,709 |
| South Korea | 215,000 | 0 | -215,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,207,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,252,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,190,459 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,138,734 | 2,069,248 | -69,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,925,330 | 1,327,011 | -598,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,536,038 | 1,654,421 | +118,383 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,076,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,724,518 |
| Southampton | 2,498,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 821,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 553,981 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,433,827 | 1,642,846 | +209,019 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,216,613 | 1,507,905 | +291,292 |
| Southampton | 1,863,692 | 635,082 | -1,228,610 |
| East Midlands Airport | 436,634 | 385,121 | -51,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,840 | 543,141 | +532,301 |
| London Stansted Airport | 138,721 | 57,692 | -81,029 |
| Manchester Airport | 165,918 | 0 | -165,918 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 148,788 | +148,788 |
| ZLC | 32,545 | 114,530 | +81,985 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 127,666 | 0 | -127,666 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specified in note 11(C) of this chapter for semiconductor production