Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $674.4 million of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $674.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $597.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $614.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $565.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $487.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $402.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $463.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $288.6M | 896 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to
The largest buyer markets were China (30%), Taiwan (15%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $203.2M | 30% |
| Taiwan | $104.2M | 16% |
| United States | $96.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $52.2M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $49.1M | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $39.6M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $31.6M | 4.7% |
| France | $26.8M | 4% |
| Singapore | $16.2M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $9.6M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $399.83 per kg, 20% above the world average of $333.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $100.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (35%), Japan (15%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.6M | 35% |
| Japan | $15.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $13.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $9.8M | 9.8% |
| Malaysia | $6.5M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 5.5% |
| China | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom semiconductor device manufacturing equipment exports (HS 8486.20): 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 8486.20: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $674.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 85 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy semiconductor device manufacturing equipment from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($203.2 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average export price of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $399.83 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $333.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $288.6 million in 2017 to $674.4 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $511.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $100.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Japan and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $573.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.20. 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?
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