Semiconductor assembly and masking equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $46.0 million of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment in 2024 (272 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.6 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 | $46.0M | 272 t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 313 t |
| 2022 | $59.6M | 359 t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 287 t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 166 t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 188 t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 224 t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 197 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports semiconductor assembly and masking equipment from
Most of the value came from China (40%), South Korea (38%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.4M | 40% |
| South Korea | $17.3M | 38% |
| United States | $4.5M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $924K | 2% |
| Slovakia | $420K | 0.9% |
| France | $388K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $311K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $308K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $169.20 per kg, close to the world average of $149.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor assembly and masking equipment exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $14.9 million of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment in 2024 (68 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (42%), Singapore (17%), France (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+758% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.3M | 42% |
| Singapore | $2.5M | 17% |
| France | $1.9M | 13% |
| China | $1.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $676K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $348K | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $326K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $246K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $244K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $222K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom semiconductor assembly and masking equipment imports (HS 8486.40): 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 8486.40: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported semiconductor assembly and masking equipment worth $46.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 272 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor assembly and masking equipment to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by South Korea (38%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $169.20 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $149.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $46.0 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2022 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export semiconductor assembly and masking equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Singapore and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor assembly and masking equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor assembly and masking equipment is subheading 8486.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8486 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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