EU External Trade - Semiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals, Thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices

Extra-EU sourcing of Semiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals, Thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 54.6% of imports (€401.2M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (21.1%). With an HHI of 3501, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Semiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals, Thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (24.8%, €261.2M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Semiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals, Thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇿 Czechia. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 31.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-46.1%) while exports were rising (3.4%), signalling a structural market shift.