Integrated circuit parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $143.3 million of integrated circuit parts in 2024 (530 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $204.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143.3M | 530 t |
| 2023 | $166.6M | 637 t |
| 2022 | $204.2M | 502 t |
| 2021 | $171.6M | 464 t |
| 2020 | $60.2M | 347 t |
| 2019 | $72.9M | 362 t |
| 2018 | $86.1M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $89.9M | 716 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports integrated circuit parts from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), United States (21%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.2M | 35% |
| United States | $30.7M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $17.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $4.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $270.19 per kg, close to the world average of $227.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Integrated circuit parts exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported integrated circuit parts worth $69.1 million (171 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (32%), Malaysia (17%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $22.4M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $12.0M | 17% |
| United States | $8.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.4M | 2% |
| Singapore | $823K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom integrated circuit parts imports (HS 8542.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8542.90: Parts of electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of integrated circuit parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported integrated circuit parts worth $143.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply integrated circuit parts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of integrated circuit parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $270.19 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $227.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of integrated circuit parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.9 million in 2017 to $143.3 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $204.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export integrated circuit parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $69.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Malaysia and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $74.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for integrated circuit parts?
The HS code for integrated circuit parts is subheading 8542.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8542 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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