Semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment worth $29.4 million (154 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 128% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $41.4 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 | $29.4M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 100 t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 67 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 92 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 59 t |
| 2018 | $41.4M | 150 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 52 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment from
Germany alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.8M | 57% |
| United States | $7.4M | 25% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $849K | 2.9% |
| China | $359K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $176K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $127K | 0.4% |
| France | $75K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $49K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $190.93 per kg, 103% above the world average of $94.13. 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 wafer manufacturing equipment exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment worth $8.3 million (51 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (34%), United States (23%), Finland (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 34% |
| United States | $1.9M | 23% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $895K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $472K | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $299K | 3.6% |
| China | $125K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $117K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $109K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $104K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imports (HS 8486.10): 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 8486.10: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 128% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by the United States (25%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $190.93 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $94.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2018 at $41.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Finland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.10. 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.
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