Import/export HS code 848690: Parts for semiconductor machines
Components and accessories for machines used in semiconductor manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 76,310,271 |
| Germany | 37,189,901 |
| Netherlands | 37,087,035 |
| Ireland | 19,192,052 |
| South Korea | 18,976,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 37,754,995 | 38,555,276 | +800,281 |
| Germany | 17,961,448 | 19,228,453 | +1,267,005 |
| Netherlands | 18,728,853 | 18,358,182 | -370,671 |
| Ireland | 7,443,396 | 11,748,656 | +4,305,260 |
| South Korea | 11,581,017 | 7,395,412 | -4,185,605 |
| Japan | 8,994,500 | 8,267,440 | -727,060 |
| China | 8,029,336 | 5,972,485 | -2,056,851 |
| Malaysia | 4,001,067 | 6,050,450 | +2,049,383 |
| France | 2,809,748 | 6,003,232 | +3,193,484 |
| Taiwan | 2,439,688 | 2,739,272 | +299,584 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 82,642,387 |
| Germany | 28,940,061 |
| Netherlands | 27,933,901 |
| Japan | 19,946,109 |
| South Korea | 18,471,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 44,118,190 | 38,524,197 | -5,593,993 |
| Germany | 11,797,907 | 17,142,154 | +5,344,247 |
| Netherlands | 13,602,161 | 14,331,740 | +729,579 |
| Japan | 9,734,793 | 10,211,316 | +476,523 |
| South Korea | 11,017,636 | 7,453,785 | -3,563,851 |
| China | 8,598,060 | 6,272,452 | -2,325,608 |
| United Kingdom | 7,637,032 | 6,754,651 | -882,381 |
| Malaysia | 5,602,350 | 6,858,457 | +1,256,107 |
| France | 1,349,925 | 5,156,583 | +3,806,658 |
| Croatia | 1,875,179 | 2,056,714 | +181,535 |
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 | 52 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 26 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 26 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 |
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 | 39 | 30 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 26 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 11 | 10 | -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 | 203,644,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,964,540 |
| Other | 20,321,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,107,350 |
| Road transport | 128,810 |
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 | 103,454,034 | 100,190,513 | -3,263,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,772,455 | 13,192,085 | +1,419,630 |
| Other | 8,279,453 | 12,042,051 | +3,762,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,104,880 | 10,002,470 | -102,410 |
| Road transport | 36,774 | 92,036 | +55,262 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,437 | +1,437 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,860,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,277,777 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,180,367 |
| 000 | 20,321,504 |
| Belfast Airport | 17,657,843 |
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 | 34,001,800 | 28,858,812 | -5,142,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,436,919 | 30,840,858 | +1,403,939 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,862,357 | 9,318,010 | -4,544,347 |
| 000 | 8,279,453 | 12,042,051 | +3,762,598 |
| Belfast Airport | 6,284,749 | 11,373,094 | +5,088,345 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,961,479 | 6,760,489 | -200,990 |
| Glasgow Airport | 6,941,557 | 6,331,485 | -610,072 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,009,612 | 5,742,228 | +1,732,616 |
| Southampton | 1,692,174 | 5,378,387 | +3,686,213 |
| Thamesport | 3,620,552 | 2,564,119 | -1,056,433 |
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
|
99 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
89 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
54 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
41 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
40 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 102 |
| 2026-04 | 93 |
| 2026-03 | 111 |
| 2026-02 | 107 |
| 2026-01 | 103 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED | 125 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 125 |
| NEXPERIA UK LTD. | 125 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 125 |
| SHIN-ETSU HANDOTAI EUROPE LIMITED | 125 |
| CONCEPT PART SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 123 |
| SEMEFAB LIMITED | 120 |
| COMPUGRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 114 |
| MEGATECH LIMITED | 114 |
| MEMSSTAR LIMITED | 110 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 216 |
| 54m+ | 201 |
| Other | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
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 | 69,942,025 |
| Germany | 61,637,238 |
| Ireland | 35,599,824 |
| Netherlands | 32,112,968 |
| China | 30,782,534 |
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 | 41,288,964 | 28,653,061 | -12,635,903 |
| Germany | 30,230,533 | 31,406,705 | +1,176,172 |
| Ireland | 14,555,753 | 21,044,071 | +6,488,318 |
| Netherlands | 16,360,422 | 15,752,546 | -607,876 |
| China | 16,274,215 | 14,508,319 | -1,765,896 |
| Taiwan | 10,250,788 | 10,350,499 | +99,711 |
| Singapore | 3,557,139 | 7,310,076 | +3,752,937 |
| Malaysia | 4,124,483 | 6,151,709 | +2,027,226 |
| South Korea | 4,798,137 | 3,452,318 | -1,345,819 |
| France | 4,440,685 | 2,301,586 | -2,139,099 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 31,516,911 |
| China | 350 |
| Italy | 78 |
| Thailand | 40 |
| Malaysia | 25 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 12,321,390 | 19,195,521 | +6,874,131 |
| China | 175 | 175 | +0 |
| Italy | 69 | 9 | -60 |
| Thailand | 0 | 40 | +40 |
| Malaysia | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| Germany | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7 | +7 |
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 | 213,282,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,141,432 |
| Other | 31,517,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,821,811 |
| Road transport | 28,390 |
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 | 107,820,801 | 105,461,227 | -2,359,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,749,960 | 32,391,472 | -19,358,488 |
| Other | 12,321,821 | 19,195,757 | +6,873,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,342,676 | 4,479,135 | +2,136,459 |
| Road transport | 20,526 | 7,864 | -12,662 |
| Rail transport | 2,396 | 0 | -2,396 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,603,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,040,739 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,390,745 |
| 000 | 31,517,578 |
| ZLC | 25,651,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,155,562 | 50,447,651 | +6,292,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,461,253 | 26,579,486 | -19,881,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,972,331 | 25,418,414 | -5,553,917 |
| 000 | 12,321,821 | 19,195,757 | +6,873,936 |
| ZLC | 12,790,543 | 12,860,900 | +70,357 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,087,021 | 10,870,728 | -2,216,293 |
| Hull | 1,432,712 | 2,910,043 | +1,477,331 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,182,008 | 2,103,464 | -78,544 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,038,990 | 2,300,475 | +1,261,485 |
| Dover | 2,124,792 | 658,106 | -1,466,686 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components and accessories for machines used in semiconductor manufacturing