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 | 5,320,691 |
| Germany | 4,193,043 |
| Singapore | 4,189,498 |
| 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 | 1,839,417 | 3,481,274 | +1,641,857 |
| Germany | 4,057,699 | 135,344 | -3,922,355 |
| Singapore | 1,044,944 | 3,144,554 | +2,099,610 |
| Belgium | 1,308,361 | 673,885 | -634,476 |
| South Korea | 202,116 | 1,366,686 | +1,164,570 |
| France | 55,512 | 587,161 | +531,649 |
| Japan | 565,167 | 4,005 | -561,162 |
| Poland | 28,494 | 309,099 | +280,605 |
| Canada | 172,344 | 87,627 | -84,717 |
| China | 227,161 | 21,955 | -205,206 |
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 | 9,004,692 |
| Singapore | 4,206,531 |
| Israel | 1,999,360 |
| Japan | 1,926,988 |
| Germany | 963,489 |
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 | 5,195,857 | 3,808,835 | -1,387,022 |
| Singapore | 1,055,269 | 3,151,262 | +2,095,993 |
| Israel | 1,325,475 | 673,885 | -651,590 |
| Japan | 549,037 | 1,377,951 | +828,914 |
| Germany | 907,278 | 56,211 | -851,067 |
| United Kingdom | 129,580 | 399,477 | +269,897 |
| Poland | 44,270 | 309,099 | +264,829 |
| China | 239,523 | 51,292 | -188,231 |
| Canada | 137,774 | 87,627 | -50,147 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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 | 17,574,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,016,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,220 |
| 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 | 8,427,976 | 9,146,202 | +718,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,103,814 | 912,273 | -191,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,177 | 167,043 | -71,134 |
| 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 | 14,145,197 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,861,645 |
| ZLC | 1,057,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 582,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 557,118 |
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 | 7,451,717 | 6,693,480 | -758,237 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,228 | 1,859,417 | +1,857,189 |
| ZLC | 1,044,944 | 12,693 | -1,032,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 237,175 | 345,037 | +107,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 557,118 | +557,118 |
| London Stansted Airport | 196,108 | 166,194 | -29,914 |
| Dover | 5,076 | 307,660 | +302,584 |
| Birmingham Airport | 248,422 | 53,972 | -194,450 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 208,159 | 3,625 | -204,534 |
| Thamesport | 140,227 | 13,877 | -126,350 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 31 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 23 |
| COMPUGRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 16 |
| YELO 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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 1,250,624 |
| France | 678,222 |
| Thailand | 525,563 |
| Germany | 399,499 |
| Netherlands | 299,579 |
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 | 942,062 | 308,562 | -633,500 |
| France | 93,974 | 584,248 | +490,274 |
| Thailand | 511,797 | 13,766 | -498,031 |
| Germany | 246,406 | 153,093 | -93,313 |
| Netherlands | 89,077 | 210,502 | +121,425 |
| Spain | 289,658 | 2,500 | -287,158 |
| Israel | 98,489 | 157,563 | +59,074 |
| China | 254,678 | 0 | -254,678 |
| South Korea | 225,390 | 0 | -225,390 |
| 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 | 0 | 110,759 | +110,759 |
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 | 4,387,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 711,446 |
| Road transport | 114,150 |
| Other | 110,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,257 |
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 | 3,007,040 | 1,380,657 | -1,626,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 436,067 | 275,379 | -160,688 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 112,150 | +110,150 |
| Other | 0 | 110,759 | +110,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,217 | 21,040 | -46,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,433,484 |
| East Midlands Airport | 759,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 609,407 |
| Belfast Airport | 601,216 |
| ZLC | 449,915 |
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 | 1,292,699 | 140,785 | -1,151,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,498 | 516,461 | +272,963 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 366,771 | 242,636 | -124,135 |
| Belfast Airport | 227,568 | 373,648 | +146,080 |
| ZLC | 263,676 | 186,239 | -77,437 |
| Prestwick Airport | 435,603 | 0 | -435,603 |
| London Stansted Airport | 359,392 | 73,390 | -286,002 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 184,522 | 76,467 | -108,055 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 112,150 | +112,150 |
| 000 | 0 | 110,759 | +110,759 |
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