Import/export HS code 854151: Semiconductor-based transducers
Devices that convert energy from one form to another, such as sensors or detectors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,532,372 |
| Germany | 8,181,846 |
| United States | 4,074,280 |
| France | 690,296 |
| Netherlands | 675,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,695,507 | 6,836,865 | -858,642 |
| Germany | 4,139,649 | 4,042,197 | -97,452 |
| United States | 2,166,364 | 1,907,916 | -258,448 |
| France | 539,821 | 150,475 | -389,346 |
| Netherlands | 640,565 | 34,923 | -605,642 |
| China | 147,445 | 229,292 | +81,847 |
| Poland | 109,635 | 146,537 | +36,902 |
| Taiwan | 85,879 | 156,631 | +70,752 |
| Malaysia | 86,451 | 104,696 | +18,245 |
| Sweden | 3,907 | 127,069 | +123,162 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,868,544 |
| France | 6,006,633 |
| United States | 5,537,490 |
| Germany | 1,262,324 |
| China | 1,079,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,443,731 | 6,424,813 | -1,018,918 |
| France | 3,510,124 | 2,496,509 | -1,013,615 |
| United States | 2,803,472 | 2,734,018 | -69,454 |
| Germany | 637,373 | 624,951 | -12,422 |
| China | 388,654 | 690,738 | +302,084 |
| United Kingdom | 169,927 | 123,006 | -46,921 |
| Switzerland | 105,512 | 185,599 | +80,087 |
| Poland | 109,635 | 146,537 | +36,902 |
| Philippines | 77,926 | 149,756 | +71,830 |
| Japan | 121,675 | 100,563 | -21,112 |
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 | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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 | 29,123,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 654,734 |
| Other | 513,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,010 |
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 | 15,220,291 | 13,903,392 | -1,316,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 440,995 | 213,739 | -227,256 |
| Other | 511,239 | 2,100 | -509,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,788 | 164,222 | +145,434 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,338,282 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,826,088 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,650,868 |
| 000 | 513,339 |
| Southampton | 350,042 |
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 | 13,532,357 | 11,805,925 | -1,726,432 |
| East Midlands Airport | 837,777 | 988,311 | +150,534 |
| London Stansted Airport | 677,156 | 973,712 | +296,556 |
| 000 | 511,239 | 2,100 | -509,139 |
| Southampton | 318,162 | 31,880 | -286,282 |
| Thamesport | 80,595 | 132,542 | +51,947 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 84,664 | 85,141 | +477 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 127,401 | +127,401 |
| Birmingham Airport | 56,112 | 21,391 | -34,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,819 | 44,916 | +16,097 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 26 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 52 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 52 |
| CORINTECH LIMITED | 45 |
| A P TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 37 |
| SEMEFAB LIMITED | 34 |
| KINGFIELD ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 28 |
| LASER COMPONENTS (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| TENCELL LIMITED | 25 |
| MARSH BELLOFRAM EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 18,428,009 |
| Germany | 7,445,487 |
| Switzerland | 4,845,237 |
| Canada | 2,210,867 |
| Japan | 2,209,464 |
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 | 1,280,554 | 17,147,455 | +15,866,901 |
| Germany | 2,559,249 | 4,886,238 | +2,326,989 |
| Switzerland | 2,351,304 | 2,493,933 | +142,629 |
| Canada | 68,243 | 2,142,624 | +2,074,381 |
| Japan | 2,204 | 2,207,260 | +2,205,056 |
| China | 397,775 | 1,744,546 | +1,346,771 |
| France | 136,636 | 1,781,587 | +1,644,951 |
| Italy | 51,794 | 1,137,464 | +1,085,670 |
| Finland | 306,413 | 850,416 | +544,003 |
| India | 23,833 | 735,265 | +711,432 |
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 | 1,196 |
| China | 63 |
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 | 1,196 | 0 | -1,196 |
| China | 63 | 0 | -63 |
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 | 46,154,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,556,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,704 |
| Other | 1,259 |
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 | 7,948,721 | 38,206,192 | +30,257,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 220,846 | 1,335,283 | +1,114,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,951 | 36,753 | -38,198 |
| Other | 1,259 | 0 | -1,259 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 17,913,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,736,940 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,141,091 |
| ZLC | 5,331,899 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,863,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,201,483 | 16,712,001 | +15,510,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 391,689 | 11,345,251 | +10,953,562 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,660,060 | 3,481,031 | -179,029 |
| ZLC | 1,446,078 | 3,885,821 | +2,439,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,176,481 | 2,687,126 | +1,510,645 |
| Dover | 10,131 | 802,527 | +792,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,738 | 522,936 | +314,198 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,582 | 66,891 | +39,309 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 34,000 | 15,587 | -18,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,307 | 0 | -44,307 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854151
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that convert energy from one form to another, such as sensors or detectors