Import/export HS code 84717020: Central storage units
Main storage units for computers
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 160,514,001 |
| Poland | 74,190,571 |
| Netherlands | 53,916,342 |
| United States | 39,790,554 |
| Viet Nam | 21,970,092 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 80,361,944 | 80,152,057 | -209,887 |
| Poland | 26,752,092 | 47,438,479 | +20,686,387 |
| Netherlands | 39,476,662 | 14,439,680 | -25,036,982 |
| United States | 35,874,446 | 3,916,108 | -31,958,338 |
| Viet Nam | 13,434,987 | 8,535,105 | -4,899,882 |
| Israel | 1,966,557 | 14,196,762 | +12,230,205 |
| Czechia | 10,810,722 | 4,493,881 | -6,316,841 |
| Mexico | 9,343,487 | 0 | -9,343,487 |
| Taiwan | 3,389,857 | 1,903,701 | -1,486,156 |
| Germany | 1,779,918 | 2,183,990 | +404,072 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 152,751,268 |
| Poland | 83,156,892 |
| Viet Nam | 56,112,712 |
| Mexico | 33,807,722 |
| United States | 23,454,309 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 75,812,358 | 76,938,910 | +1,126,552 |
| Poland | 26,312,660 | 56,844,232 | +30,531,572 |
| Viet Nam | 42,991,014 | 13,121,698 | -29,869,316 |
| Mexico | 33,586,096 | 221,626 | -33,364,470 |
| United States | 19,359,694 | 4,094,615 | -15,265,079 |
| Taiwan | 5,750,395 | 15,268,717 | +9,518,322 |
| China | 8,879,869 | 6,377,975 | -2,501,894 |
| Netherlands | 5,265,326 | 1,719,498 | -3,545,828 |
| Hungary | 422,111 | 2,021,041 | +1,598,930 |
| Thailand | 1,367,978 | 1,044,497 | -323,481 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 29 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 18 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 | 14 | -11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 13 | -9 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,322,726 |
| Air transport | 128,944,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,543,832 |
| Other | 7,354,354 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,469,052 | 140,853,674 | +10,384,622 |
| Air transport | 90,929,806 | 38,014,835 | -52,914,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,815,605 | 3,728,227 | -1,087,378 |
| Other | 5,889,611 | 1,464,743 | -4,424,868 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 234,924,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,609,774 |
| Harwich | 16,920,874 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,092,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,586,215 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 108,138,579 | 126,785,972 | +18,647,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,903,824 | 33,705,950 | -47,197,874 |
| Harwich | 7,797,846 | 9,123,028 | +1,325,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,837,170 | 4,255,673 | -7,581,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,851,500 | 1,734,715 | -4,116,785 |
| 000 | 5,889,611 | 1,464,743 | -4,424,868 |
| Southampton | 2,495,972 | 1,056,001 | -1,439,971 |
| Thamesport | 1,174,867 | 1,491,121 | +316,254 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,653,373 | 554,552 | -1,098,821 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 966,458 | 1,155,131 | +188,673 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 58 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 56 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 132 |
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| Other | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,829,052 |
| Germany | 21,831,691 |
| Ireland | 20,578,241 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,738,593 |
| Pakistan | 5,550,592 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,720,443 | 13,108,609 | -1,611,834 |
| Germany | 10,256,151 | 11,575,540 | +1,319,389 |
| Ireland | 8,536,026 | 12,042,215 | +3,506,189 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,941,798 | 2,796,795 | -1,145,003 |
| Pakistan | 2,317,911 | 3,232,681 | +914,770 |
| United States | 3,341,014 | 2,100,075 | -1,240,939 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,360,107 | 3,326,062 | +1,965,955 |
| Switzerland | 3,044,133 | 737,324 | -2,306,809 |
| France | 1,975,085 | 212,931 | -1,762,154 |
| Italy | 1,143,696 | 626,452 | -517,244 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,285,611 |
| Ireland | 121 |
| China | 103 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,284,235 | 1,376 | -1,282,859 |
| Ireland | 73 | 48 | -25 |
| China | 103 | 0 | -103 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,005,795 |
| Air transport | 51,878,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,547,074 |
| Other | 1,285,883 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,314,035 | 27,691,760 | +1,377,725 |
| Air transport | 25,356,346 | 26,522,187 | +1,165,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,748,824 | 5,798,250 | -950,574 |
| Other | 1,284,411 | 1,472 | -1,282,939 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,781,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,187,938 |
| Holyhead | 11,377,509 |
| Harwich | 11,085,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,970,603 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,389,896 | 19,391,871 | +2,001,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,860,595 | 4,327,343 | -3,533,252 |
| Holyhead | 2,908,422 | 8,469,087 | +5,560,665 |
| Harwich | 9,724,447 | 1,360,939 | -8,363,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,926,844 | 5,043,759 | +1,116,915 |
| Dover | 916,093 | 6,254,823 | +5,338,730 |
| Milford | 3,615,026 | 3,347,817 | -267,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,592,644 | 3,064,469 | -528,175 |
| Eurotunnel | 688,927 | 3,334,878 | +2,645,951 |
| ZLC | 1,936,410 | 1,989,594 | +53,184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84717020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Main storage units for computers