Import/export HS code 848640: Specialized semiconductor machines
Machines specified in note 11(C) of this chapter for semiconductor production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 24,929,102 |
| China | 21,029,802 |
| United States | 8,305,154 |
| Germany | 4,794,653 |
| Netherlands | 2,202,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,352,593 | 13,576,509 | +2,223,916 |
| China | 13,909,720 | 7,120,082 | -6,789,638 |
| United States | 3,884,461 | 4,420,693 | +536,232 |
| Germany | 1,402,919 | 3,391,734 | +1,988,815 |
| Netherlands | 1,559,025 | 643,942 | -915,083 |
| Singapore | 372,550 | 1,145,457 | +772,907 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,035,762 | +1,035,762 |
| Israel | 206,331 | 803,286 | +596,955 |
| Austria | 498,219 | 230,546 | -267,673 |
| France | 472,927 | 221,012 | -251,915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 24,931,624 |
| China | 21,417,331 |
| United States | 8,197,152 |
| Germany | 3,741,987 |
| Singapore | 1,959,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,352,593 | 13,579,031 | +2,226,438 |
| China | 14,213,872 | 7,203,459 | -7,010,413 |
| United States | 3,659,938 | 4,537,214 | +877,276 |
| Germany | 1,096,511 | 2,645,476 | +1,548,965 |
| Singapore | 604,645 | 1,354,403 | +749,758 |
| Netherlands | 863,787 | 240,176 | -623,611 |
| United Kingdom | 377,635 | 699,645 | +322,010 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,046,742 | +1,046,742 |
| Slovakia | 330,873 | 652,416 | +321,543 |
| Austria | 491,133 | 223,362 | -267,771 |
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 | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Devon | 4 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Devon | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +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 | 59,915,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,558,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,138,457 |
| Other | 14,137 |
| Road transport | 1,130 |
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 | 31,497,011 | 28,418,644 | -3,078,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,055,041 | 3,503,232 | +1,448,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 749,965 | 1,388,492 | +638,527 |
| Other | 0 | 14,137 | +14,137 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,130 | +1,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,391,484 |
| Dover | 3,164,548 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,792,647 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,290,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,135,707 |
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 | 28,634,036 | 24,757,448 | -3,876,588 |
| Dover | 1,180,488 | 1,984,060 | +803,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,002,730 | 789,917 | -212,813 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 1,290,995 | +1,290,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,855 | 970,852 | +805,997 |
| Felixstowe | 430,092 | 611,085 | +180,993 |
| Newcastle Airport | 412,870 | 603,719 | +190,849 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 380,802 | 295,835 | -84,967 |
| Southampton | 263,863 | 412,385 | +148,522 |
| Glasgow Airport | 468,619 | 0 | -468,619 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INVESTACAST LIMITED | 97 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 80 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 75 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 68 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 67 |
| DAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 67 |
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED | 48 |
| BRUKER UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 36 |
| ACCELONIX LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 2,200,090 |
| China | 2,136,507 |
| Germany | 1,921,211 |
| Austria | 1,005,673 |
| Netherlands | 821,759 |
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 | 2,013,904 | 186,186 | -1,827,718 |
| China | 542,970 | 1,593,537 | +1,050,567 |
| Germany | 1,464,739 | 456,472 | -1,008,267 |
| Austria | 222,600 | 783,073 | +560,473 |
| Netherlands | 445,580 | 376,179 | -69,401 |
| Japan | 0 | 563,845 | +563,845 |
| Taiwan | 1,300 | 429,510 | +428,210 |
| Malaysia | 205,575 | 157,365 | -48,210 |
| Israel | 169,755 | 125,046 | -44,709 |
| South Korea | 213,924 | 1,076 | -212,848 |
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 | 4,278,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,252,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,219,564 |
| Road transport | 3,119 |
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 | 2,172,074 | 2,106,619 | -65,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,860,722 | 1,391,619 | -469,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,538,866 | 1,680,698 | +141,832 |
| Road transport | 3,119 | 0 | -3,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,078,197 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,724,518 |
| Southampton | 2,498,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 892,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 553,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,409,074 | 1,669,123 | +260,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,216,613 | 1,507,905 | +291,292 |
| Southampton | 1,802,891 | 695,883 | -1,107,008 |
| East Midlands Airport | 501,756 | 390,710 | -111,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,033 | 546,948 | +539,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,431 | 85,982 | -24,449 |
| Manchester Airport | 165,918 | 0 | -165,918 |
| ZLC | 32,172 | 118,022 | +85,850 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 148,788 | +148,788 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 127,666 | 0 | -127,666 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specified in note 11(C) of this chapter for semiconductor production