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 | 5,681,817 |
| Germany | 4,212,926 |
| Singapore | 4,189,498 |
| Belgium | 1,982,246 |
| South Korea | 1,569,984 |
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 | 2,097,883 | 3,583,934 | +1,486,051 |
| Germany | 2,398,274 | 1,814,652 | -583,622 |
| Singapore | 1,044,944 | 3,144,554 | +2,099,610 |
| Belgium | 680,573 | 1,301,673 | +621,100 |
| South Korea | 202,036 | 1,367,948 | +1,165,912 |
| France | 56,866 | 584,975 | +528,109 |
| Japan | 564,093 | 5,079 | -559,014 |
| Poland | 26,829 | 310,764 | +283,935 |
| Canada | 169,387 | 90,584 | -78,803 |
| China | 220,196 | 31,095 | -189,101 |
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 | 9,368,120 |
| 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 | 3,776,055 | 5,592,065 | +1,816,010 |
| Singapore | 1,055,269 | 3,151,262 | +2,095,993 |
| Israel | 697,687 | 1,301,673 | +603,986 |
| Japan | 547,963 | 1,379,025 | +831,062 |
| Germany | 907,278 | 56,211 | -851,067 |
| United Kingdom | 130,843 | 400,539 | +269,696 |
| Poland | 26,829 | 326,540 | +299,711 |
| China | 222,348 | 70,642 | -151,706 |
| Canada | 134,817 | 90,584 | -44,233 |
| Netherlands | 74,241 | 44,004 | -30,237 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | 17,964,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,016,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 412,084 |
| Road transport | 12,693 |
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 | 6,404,337 | 11,560,400 | +5,156,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,103,814 | 912,273 | -191,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,014 | 180,070 | -51,944 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,693 | +12,693 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,500,684 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,859,938 |
| ZLC | 1,057,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 567,211 |
| 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 | 5,386,061 | 9,114,623 | +3,728,562 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,228 | 1,857,710 | +1,855,482 |
| ZLC | 1,044,944 | 12,693 | -1,032,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 218,643 | 348,568 | +129,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 557,118 | +557,118 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,263 | 161,217 | -46,046 |
| Birmingham Airport | 297,816 | 53,972 | -243,844 |
| Dover | 5,076 | 307,660 | +302,584 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 208,159 | 3,625 | -204,534 |
| Thamesport | 137,300 | 14,618 | -122,682 |
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 | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 30 |
| 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+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,798,620 |
| France | 681,625 |
| Thailand | 525,563 |
| Germany | 383,896 |
| Netherlands | 307,938 |
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 | 1,474,596 | 324,024 | -1,150,572 |
| France | 85,377 | 596,248 | +510,871 |
| Thailand | 511,797 | 13,766 | -498,031 |
| Germany | 209,126 | 174,770 | -34,356 |
| Netherlands | 74,471 | 233,467 | +158,996 |
| Spain | 289,658 | 2,500 | -287,158 |
| China | 202,579 | 52,099 | -150,480 |
| Israel | 98,489 | 155,743 | +57,254 |
| South Korea | 225,390 | 0 | -225,390 |
| Switzerland | 105,000 | 113,140 | +8,140 |
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 | 5,069,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 711,446 |
| Road transport | 114,150 |
| Other | 110,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,663 |
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 | 3,513,077 | 1,556,157 | -1,956,920 |
| 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) | 69,623 | 21,040 | -48,583 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,969,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 783,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 609,407 |
| Belfast Airport | 601,216 |
| ZLC | 538,627 |
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 | 1,789,591 | 180,180 | -1,609,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 257,055 | 526,755 | +269,700 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 366,771 | 242,636 | -124,135 |
| Belfast Airport | 227,568 | 373,648 | +146,080 |
| ZLC | 325,785 | 212,842 | -112,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 340,182 | 131,454 | -208,728 |
| Prestwick Airport | 435,603 | 0 | -435,603 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 137,211 | 117,611 | -19,600 |
| 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