Other integrated circuits imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $698.9 million of other integrated circuits in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.28 billion.
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 | $698.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $986.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.28B | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.00B | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $575.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $764.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $831.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $692.5M | 9.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other integrated circuits from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (21%), Malaysia (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $149.5M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $91.4M | 13% |
| United States | $85.7M | 12% |
| China | $65.0M | 9.3% |
| Philippines | $63.2M | 9.1% |
| Thailand | $59.7M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $27.6M | 4% |
| South Korea | $27.2M | 3.9% |
| France | $21.3M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $15.9M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $635.39 per kg, 67% below the world average of $1,925.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other integrated circuits exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of other integrated circuits by the United Kingdom reached $525.6 million in 2024 (296 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Thailand (46%), Germany (10%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $243.7M | 46% |
| Germany | $53.2M | 10% |
| United States | $47.1M | 9% |
| China | $35.5M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $26.5M | 5% |
| Japan | $22.1M | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $17.4M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $13.8M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $5.6M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other integrated circuits imports (HS 8542.39): 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 8542.39: Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542.
Common questions
What is the value of other integrated circuits imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other integrated circuits worth $698.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply other integrated circuits to the United Kingdom?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($149.5 million), followed by Malaysia (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of other integrated circuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $635.39 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $1,925.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other integrated circuits to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $692.5 million in 2017 to $698.9 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $1.28 billion. Over 8 years the average was $853.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other integrated circuits?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $525.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $173.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other integrated circuits?
The HS code for other integrated circuits is subheading 8542.39. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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