Import/export HS code 903141: Semiconductor inspection tools
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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 | 5,328,453 |
| Singapore | 5,167,687 |
| Germany | 4,398,675 |
| Belgium | 1,982,246 |
| South Korea | 1,443,369 |
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 | 2,081,784 | 3,246,669 | +1,164,885 |
| Singapore | 1,044,944 | 4,122,743 | +3,077,799 |
| Germany | 3,984,290 | 414,385 | -3,569,905 |
| Belgium | 1,308,361 | 673,885 | -634,476 |
| South Korea | 1,443,369 | 0 | -1,443,369 |
| France | 395,512 | 247,161 | -148,351 |
| Poland | 165,641 | 317,865 | +152,224 |
| China | 186,781 | 177,899 | -8,882 |
| Netherlands | 95,717 | 118,243 | +22,526 |
| Canada | 116,761 | 94,484 | -22,277 |
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 | 9,219,905 |
| Singapore | 5,184,616 |
| Israel | 1,988,325 |
| Japan | 1,416,832 |
| Germany | 838,188 |
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 | 5,447,916 | 3,771,989 | -1,675,927 |
| Singapore | 1,051,652 | 4,132,964 | +3,081,312 |
| Israel | 1,314,440 | 673,885 | -640,555 |
| Japan | 1,406,972 | 9,860 | -1,397,112 |
| Germany | 709,799 | 128,389 | -581,410 |
| United Kingdom | 489,084 | 14,856 | -474,228 |
| Poland | 181,417 | 317,865 | +136,448 |
| China | 205,191 | 213,116 | +7,925 |
| Canada | 116,761 | 94,484 | -22,277 |
| Norway | 24,611 | 73,427 | +48,816 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -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 | 17,932,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,351,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 554,942 |
| Road transport | 14,400 |
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 | 9,294,108 | 8,638,822 | -655,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,602,667 | 749,305 | -853,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,702 | 263,240 | -28,462 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,400 | +14,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,525,100 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,859,417 |
| ZLC | 1,057,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 891,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 593,875 |
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 | 8,375,620 | 6,149,480 | -2,226,140 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 1,859,417 | +1,859,417 |
| ZLC | 1,044,944 | 12,693 | -1,032,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,000 | 566,535 | +241,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 292,492 | 301,383 | +8,891 |
| London Stansted Airport | 226,744 | 262,693 | +35,949 |
| Dover | 139,568 | 171,952 | +32,384 |
| Birmingham Airport | 288,071 | 6,960 | -281,111 |
| Thamesport | 133,485 | 99,985 | -33,500 |
| Felixstowe | 76,942 | 140,479 | +63,537 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
5 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROBE TEST SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 64 |
| NEXPERIA UK LTD. | 37 |
| DIODES ZETEX LIMITED | 35 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 25 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| YELO LIMITED | 17 |
| COMPUGRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 16 |
| VECTOR GB LIMITED | 14 |
| SEMICONDUCTOR METROLOGY LIMITED | 13 |
| PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,448,611 |
| France | 667,503 |
| Germany | 392,730 |
| Spain | 289,953 |
| Netherlands | 279,939 |
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 | 1,028,863 | 419,748 | -609,115 |
| France | 317,783 | 349,720 | +31,937 |
| Germany | 265,616 | 127,114 | -138,502 |
| Spain | 289,953 | 0 | -289,953 |
| Netherlands | 152,131 | 127,808 | -24,323 |
| China | 248,420 | 1,331 | -247,089 |
| Israel | 238,180 | 1,820 | -236,360 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 55,175 | 177,545 | +122,370 |
| Taiwan | 144,509 | 20,229 | -124,280 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 155,042 | +155,042 |
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 | 110,759 |
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 | 582 | 110,177 | +109,595 |
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 | 4,154,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 758,580 |
| Road transport | 114,150 |
| Other | 110,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,716 |
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 | 2,539,869 | 1,614,982 | -924,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 685,104 | 73,476 | -611,628 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 112,150 | +110,150 |
| Other | 582 | 110,177 | +109,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,150 | 26,566 | +23,416 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,323,577 |
| East Midlands Airport | 738,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 655,141 |
| London Stansted Airport | 459,452 |
| Prestwick Airport | 435,603 |
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 | 747,888 | 575,689 | -172,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 230,641 | 508,237 | +277,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 585,808 | 69,333 | -516,475 |
| London Stansted Airport | 358,754 | 100,698 | -258,056 |
| Prestwick Airport | 435,603 | 0 | -435,603 |
| ZLC | 231,722 | 201,553 | -30,169 |
| Belfast Airport | 377,450 | 45,234 | -332,216 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 159,811 | 99,849 | -59,962 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 112,150 | +112,150 |
| 000 | 582 | 110,177 | +109,595 |
Quick facts
HS code: 903141
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools for checking semiconductor wafers, devices, or photomasks used in making chips