Import/export HS code 854151: Semiconductor-based transducers
Devices that convert energy from one form to another, such as sensors or detectors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,930,825 |
| Germany | 8,316,244 |
| United States | 4,352,420 |
| France | 659,637 |
| Netherlands | 655,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,422,602 | 5,508,223 | -914,379 |
| Germany | 4,213,275 | 4,102,969 | -110,306 |
| United States | 2,729,254 | 1,623,166 | -1,106,088 |
| France | 575,478 | 84,159 | -491,319 |
| Netherlands | 406,370 | 249,124 | -157,246 |
| China | 131,711 | 123,109 | -8,602 |
| Poland | 97,126 | 157,144 | +60,018 |
| Malaysia | 150,930 | 83,948 | -66,982 |
| Taiwan | 79,884 | 93,497 | +13,613 |
| Japan | 63,412 | 64,835 | +1,423 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,524,907 |
| France | 6,362,581 |
| United States | 5,516,118 |
| Germany | 1,225,478 |
| China | 690,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,220,139 | 5,304,768 | -915,371 |
| France | 3,702,702 | 2,659,879 | -1,042,823 |
| United States | 3,299,597 | 2,216,521 | -1,083,076 |
| Germany | 560,040 | 665,438 | +105,398 |
| China | 321,354 | 369,157 | +47,803 |
| United Kingdom | 205,603 | 99,780 | -105,823 |
| Switzerland | 80,540 | 181,400 | +100,860 |
| Poland | 97,126 | 157,144 | +60,018 |
| Philippines | 79,360 | 135,606 | +56,246 |
| Thailand | 116,638 | 90,216 | -26,422 |
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 | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -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 | 26,489,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,717 |
| Other | 511,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,900 |
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 | 14,442,527 | 12,046,792 | -2,395,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,076 | 174,641 | -447,435 |
| Other | 360,772 | 150,493 | -210,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,027 | 37,873 | -13,154 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,822,301 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,853,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,592,225 |
| 000 | 511,265 |
| Southampton | 419,667 |
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 | 12,573,898 | 10,248,403 | -2,325,495 |
| London Stansted Airport | 893,214 | 960,475 | +67,261 |
| East Midlands Airport | 821,650 | 770,575 | -51,075 |
| 000 | 360,772 | 150,493 | -210,279 |
| Southampton | 397,432 | 22,235 | -375,197 |
| Thamesport | 176,562 | 112,860 | -63,702 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 64,248 | 21,937 | -42,311 |
| Birmingham Airport | 51,498 | 26,177 | -25,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,851 | 27,521 | -6,330 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,407 | 25,771 | +19,364 |
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 | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 13 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 47 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 47 |
| CORINTECH LIMITED | 40 |
| A P TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 34 |
| SEMEFAB LIMITED | 32 |
| KINGFIELD ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 28 |
| LASER COMPONENTS (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| TENCELL LIMITED | 24 |
| MARSH BELLOFRAM EUROPE LIMITED | 18 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 13,627,817 |
| Germany | 6,401,271 |
| Switzerland | 4,272,931 |
| Japan | 1,670,361 |
| Canada | 1,668,469 |
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 | 1,713,410 | 11,914,407 | +10,200,997 |
| Germany | 2,447,842 | 3,953,429 | +1,505,587 |
| Switzerland | 1,930,683 | 2,342,248 | +411,565 |
| Japan | 3,841 | 1,666,520 | +1,662,679 |
| Canada | 62,720 | 1,605,749 | +1,543,029 |
| China | 336,314 | 1,134,108 | +797,794 |
| France | 59,695 | 1,053,849 | +994,154 |
| Czechia | 734,242 | 180,594 | -553,648 |
| Finland | 168,459 | 720,903 | +552,444 |
| Italy | 39,594 | 677,250 | +637,656 |
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 | 1,196 |
| China | 63 |
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 | 803 | 393 | -410 |
| China | 63 | 0 | -63 |
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 | 36,326,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,185,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,586 |
| Road transport | 11,428 |
| Other | 1,259 |
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 | 8,425,549 | 27,901,384 | +19,475,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 191,587 | 993,730 | +802,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,508 | 21,078 | -71,430 |
| Road transport | 11,428 | 0 | -11,428 |
| Other | 866 | 393 | -473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 13,921,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,942,244 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 6,185,245 |
| ZLC | 4,235,115 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,914,029 |
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 | 1,845,045 | 12,076,307 | +10,231,262 |
| London Stansted Airport | 452,138 | 7,490,106 | +7,037,968 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,907,880 | 3,277,365 | +369,485 |
| ZLC | 1,256,284 | 2,978,831 | +1,722,547 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,922,655 | 1,991,374 | +68,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 183,887 | 412,793 | +228,906 |
| Dover | 5,723 | 579,794 | +574,071 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,627 | 48,917 | +16,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,262 | 7,682 | -56,580 |
| London | 24,847 | 11,130 | -13,717 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854151
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that convert energy from one form to another, such as sensors or detectors