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 | 5,332,600 |
| Singapore | 5,167,687 |
| Germany | 4,495,298 |
| Belgium | 1,982,246 |
| South Korea | 1,568,802 |
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 | 1,969,188 | 3,363,412 | +1,394,224 |
| Singapore | 1,044,944 | 4,122,743 | +3,077,799 |
| Germany | 4,072,517 | 422,781 | -3,649,736 |
| Belgium | 1,308,361 | 673,885 | -634,476 |
| South Korea | 1,568,802 | 0 | -1,568,802 |
| France | 55,512 | 587,161 | +531,649 |
| Japan | 565,167 | 4,005 | -561,162 |
| Poland | 29,883 | 453,623 | +423,740 |
| China | 186,889 | 172,713 | -14,176 |
| Canada | 172,344 | 94,484 | -77,860 |
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 | 9,233,821 |
| Singapore | 5,184,616 |
| Israel | 1,999,360 |
| Japan | 1,925,622 |
| Germany | 1,060,244 |
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 | 5,298,520 | 3,935,301 | -1,363,219 |
| Singapore | 1,044,944 | 4,139,672 | +3,094,728 |
| Israel | 1,325,475 | 673,885 | -651,590 |
| Japan | 1,914,357 | 11,265 | -1,903,092 |
| Germany | 923,459 | 136,785 | -786,674 |
| United Kingdom | 135,936 | 394,755 | +258,819 |
| Poland | 45,659 | 453,623 | +407,964 |
| China | 208,329 | 209,255 | +926 |
| Canada | 137,774 | 94,484 | -43,290 |
| Netherlands | 47,430 | 53,886 | +6,456 |
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 | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| East Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -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 | 18,772,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,349,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 557,951 |
| 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 | 9,916,372 | 8,856,227 | -1,060,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,139,205 | 1,209,933 | +70,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 237,658 | 320,293 | +82,635 |
| 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 | 15,172,209 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,859,417 |
| ZLC | 1,057,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 891,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 654,124 |
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 | 8,921,385 | 6,250,824 | -2,670,561 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 1,859,417 | +1,859,417 |
| ZLC | 1,044,944 | 12,693 | -1,032,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 891,535 | +891,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 281,037 | 373,087 | +92,050 |
| London Stansted Airport | 239,194 | 256,709 | +17,515 |
| Dover | 7,873 | 304,863 | +296,990 |
| Birmingham Airport | 239,074 | 58,026 | -181,048 |
| Thamesport | 136,494 | 99,985 | -36,509 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 203,199 | 17,149 | -186,050 |
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 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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. | 36 |
| DIODES ZETEX LIMITED | 34 |
| 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+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 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 | 1,480,851 |
| France | 669,911 |
| Germany | 396,903 |
| Spain | 292,158 |
| Netherlands | 283,942 |
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 | 1,076,171 | 404,680 | -671,491 |
| France | 85,663 | 584,248 | +498,585 |
| Germany | 234,968 | 161,935 | -73,033 |
| Spain | 292,158 | 0 | -292,158 |
| Netherlands | 162,766 | 121,176 | -41,590 |
| Israel | 254,232 | 1,820 | -252,412 |
| China | 254,678 | 1,331 | -253,347 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 55,175 | 177,545 | +122,370 |
| Switzerland | 14,800 | 155,042 | +140,242 |
| Taiwan | 145,785 | 20,229 | -125,556 |
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 | 4,259,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 759,963 |
| Road transport | 114,150 |
| Other | 110,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,593 |
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 | 2,687,716 | 1,571,387 | -1,116,329 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 451,959 | 308,004 | -143,955 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 112,150 | +110,150 |
| Other | 582 | 110,177 | +109,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,027 | 26,566 | -16,461 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,315,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 745,245 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 656,524 |
| ZLC | 525,596 |
| London Stansted Airport | 454,701 |
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 | 797,401 | 517,662 | -279,739 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,598 | 501,647 | +258,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 382,663 | 273,861 | -108,802 |
| ZLC | 291,883 | 233,713 | -58,170 |
| London Stansted Airport | 372,503 | 82,198 | -290,305 |
| Prestwick Airport | 435,603 | 0 | -435,603 |
| Belfast Airport | 377,450 | 45,234 | -332,216 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 169,196 | 107,211 | -61,985 |
| 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