Import/export HS code 854231: Processors and controllers
Microprocessors and control units, often used in computers and electronics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 389,207,967 |
| Germany | 247,620,663 |
| United States | 164,495,319 |
| Belgium | 101,500,694 |
| France | 90,340,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 210,338,208 | 178,869,759 | -31,468,449 |
| Germany | 88,855,242 | 158,765,421 | +69,910,179 |
| United States | 81,513,258 | 82,982,061 | +1,468,803 |
| Belgium | 91,543,139 | 9,957,555 | -81,585,584 |
| France | 43,548,952 | 46,791,443 | +3,242,491 |
| Ireland | 31,714,471 | 45,724,204 | +14,009,733 |
| China | 29,451,042 | 35,090,108 | +5,639,066 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,814,703 | 33,673,740 | +9,859,037 |
| Czechia | 21,204,206 | 26,727,333 | +5,523,127 |
| Taiwan | 11,364,570 | 28,451,550 | +17,086,980 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 302,037,039 |
| Malaysia | 271,809,877 |
| China | 159,280,806 |
| South Korea | 134,420,661 |
| United States | 114,986,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 144,556,020 | 157,481,019 | +12,924,999 |
| Malaysia | 113,455,940 | 158,353,937 | +44,897,997 |
| China | 82,891,042 | 76,389,764 | -6,501,278 |
| South Korea | 103,212,088 | 31,208,573 | -72,003,515 |
| United States | 58,668,135 | 56,318,276 | -2,349,859 |
| Viet Nam | 48,395,798 | 36,620,821 | -11,774,977 |
| Germany | 16,052,483 | 28,740,995 | +12,688,512 |
| France | 10,111,272 | 27,327,336 | +17,216,064 |
| Malta | 1,718,215 | 35,701,567 | +33,983,352 |
| Thailand | 15,375,021 | 20,267,404 | +4,892,383 |
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 | 242 |
| Inner London - West | 171 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 155 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 138 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 132 |
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 | 162 | 170 | +8 |
| Inner London - West | 110 | 114 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 105 | 106 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 94 | 92 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 94 | 96 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 92 | 74 | -18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 85 | 69 | -16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 66 | 62 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 54 | 62 | +8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 53 | 48 | -5 |
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 | 821,146,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 594,913,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,990,699 |
| Other | 10,710,865 |
| Road transport | 855,775 |
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 | 405,672,469 | 415,474,473 | +9,802,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 288,236,849 | 306,676,628 | +18,439,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,384,030 | 35,606,669 | -8,777,361 |
| Other | 5,858,472 | 4,852,393 | -1,006,079 |
| Road transport | 517,542 | 338,233 | -179,309 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 351,533,546 |
| East Midlands Airport | 328,483,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,675,321 |
| London Stansted Airport | 144,324,972 |
| Birmingham Airport | 111,938,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 176,205,253 | 175,328,293 | -876,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,144,577 | 188,338,549 | +48,193,972 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,615,144 | 116,060,177 | +39,445,033 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,195,315 | 71,129,657 | -2,065,658 |
| Birmingham Airport | 97,470,595 | 14,467,427 | -83,003,168 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,678,104 | 55,288,369 | +13,610,265 |
| Holyhead | 27,421,594 | 41,119,596 | +13,698,002 |
| Dover | 29,768,670 | 21,790,460 | -7,978,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,355,266 | 17,746,213 | +2,390,947 |
| Southampton | 14,299,181 | 7,787,702 | -6,511,479 |
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 | 466 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 370 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 224 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 199 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 145 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 479 |
| 2026-03 | 502 |
| 2026-02 | 461 |
| 2026-01 | 433 |
| 2025-12 | 412 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRANSONICS LIMITED | 124 |
| MICROCHIP LIMITED | 124 |
| ANGLIA COMPONENTS PLC | 124 |
| LA MICRO GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
| CYCLOPS ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 123 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 122 |
| ABACO SYSTEMS LIMITED | 121 |
| HYVE SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 121 |
| SEMEFAB LIMITED | 121 |
| MICROSS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 992 |
| 54m+ | 845 |
| 0-1m | 301 |
| 15m-54m | 253 |
| Other | 176 |
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 | 66,105,934 |
| Germany | 62,306,035 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,500,563 |
| Singapore | 30,425,050 |
| Netherlands | 26,160,015 |
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 | 37,025,313 | 29,080,621 | -7,944,692 |
| Germany | 26,179,952 | 36,126,083 | +9,946,131 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,741,340 | 21,759,223 | +5,017,883 |
| Singapore | 17,655,854 | 12,769,196 | -4,886,658 |
| Netherlands | 13,336,362 | 12,823,653 | -512,709 |
| China | 8,482,805 | 11,534,549 | +3,051,744 |
| France | 9,259,527 | 7,518,631 | -1,740,896 |
| Czechia | 2,588,100 | 6,885,883 | +4,297,783 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,886,143 | 7,580,287 | +5,694,144 |
| India | 3,361,460 | 4,756,585 | +1,395,125 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XL | 1,209,414 |
| South Korea | 46,072 |
| Japan | 40,491 |
| XI | 27,410 |
| China | 14,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL | 0 | 1,209,414 | +1,209,414 |
| South Korea | 46,072 | 0 | -46,072 |
| Japan | 0 | 40,491 | +40,491 |
| XI | 16,786 | 10,624 | -6,162 |
| China | 449 | 13,992 | +13,543 |
| Austria | 1,417 | 1,345 | -72 |
| Italy | 1,466 | 534 | -932 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,988 | +1,988 |
| Ireland | 20 | 323 | +303 |
| Mexico | 120 | 0 | -120 |
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 | 342,775,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,830,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,543,629 |
| Other | 1,350,760 |
| Road transport | 396,788 |
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 | 160,770,370 | 182,005,355 | +21,234,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,912,975 | 32,917,342 | -2,995,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,854,397 | 7,689,232 | +3,834,835 |
| Other | 68,938 | 1,281,822 | +1,212,884 |
| Road transport | 396,788 | 0 | -396,788 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 135,701,582 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,884,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,756,437 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,684,485 |
| ZLC | 29,347,709 |
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 | 65,234,509 | 70,467,073 | +5,232,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,536,024 | 58,348,455 | +9,812,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,887,201 | 26,869,236 | -17,965 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,131,202 | 16,553,283 | -2,577,919 |
| ZLC | 15,787,741 | 13,559,968 | -2,227,773 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,724,352 | 5,312,588 | -411,764 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 4,582,151 | 4,775,122 | +192,971 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,187,882 | 7,214,463 | +6,026,581 |
| Felixstowe | 1,283,366 | 5,198,331 | +3,914,965 |
| Dover | 3,340,571 | 2,793,919 | -546,652 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 854231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Microprocessors and control units, often used in computers and electronics