Semiconductor parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported semiconductor parts worth $61.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $78.5 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 | $61.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $65.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $78.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 479 t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 480 t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 496 t |
| 2018 | $39.2M | 747 t |
| 2017 | $42.9M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports semiconductor parts from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Germany (27%), United States (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.6M | 30% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 27% |
| United States | $13.0M | 21% |
| India | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $969K | 1.6% |
| France | $932K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $768K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.73 per kg, 50% above the world average of $15.79. 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 parts exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of semiconductor parts by the United Kingdom reached $59.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Hong Kong (29%), China (18%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $17.3M | 29% |
| China | $10.8M | 18% |
| United States | $6.7M | 11% |
| Singapore | $5.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $884K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom semiconductor parts imports (HS 8541.90): 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 8541.90: Electrical apparatus: parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported semiconductor parts worth $61.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor parts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by Germany (27%) and the United States (21%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.73 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $15.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semiconductor parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.9 million in 2017 to $61.9 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $78.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export semiconductor parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $59.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, China and the United States. That compares with imports of $61.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor parts?
The HS code for semiconductor parts is subheading 8541.90. 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 8541 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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