Import/export HS code 84717030: Optical storage devices
Storage devices like CDs, DVDs, or magneto-optical discs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,413,176 |
| China | 1,220,915 |
| Germany | 1,197,500 |
| United States | 818,110 |
| France | 809,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,759,871 | 1,653,305 | -106,566 |
| China | 634,450 | 586,465 | -47,985 |
| Germany | 385,225 | 812,275 | +427,050 |
| United States | 422,818 | 395,292 | -27,526 |
| France | 364,182 | 444,986 | +80,804 |
| Canada | 402,530 | 27,550 | -374,980 |
| Czechia | 212,149 | 132,183 | -79,966 |
| Poland | 102,307 | 48,352 | -53,955 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 128,601 | 0 | -128,601 |
| Switzerland | 1,859 | 113,862 | +112,003 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,693,983 |
| United States | 809,582 |
| Taiwan | 507,573 |
| Japan | 394,188 |
| Thailand | 233,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,610,713 | 3,083,270 | +472,557 |
| United States | 511,674 | 297,908 | -213,766 |
| Taiwan | 475,815 | 31,758 | -444,057 |
| Japan | 244,951 | 149,237 | -95,714 |
| Thailand | 64,356 | 168,666 | +104,310 |
| Netherlands | 177,669 | 47,251 | -130,418 |
| Philippines | 118,680 | 72,394 | -46,286 |
| Ireland | 5,312 | 176,179 | +170,867 |
| Germany | 82,327 | 91,689 | +9,362 |
| United Kingdom | 98,339 | 50,370 | -47,969 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 4,275,876 |
| Air transport | 3,558,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,306,667 |
| Other | 80,071 |
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) | 2,014,289 | 2,261,587 | +247,298 |
| Air transport | 1,913,025 | 1,645,495 | -267,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 798,756 | 507,911 | -290,845 |
| Other | 74,973 | 5,098 | -69,875 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,553,658 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,536,521 |
| Dover | 663,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 515,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,089,398 | 1,464,260 | +374,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 903,000 | 633,521 | -269,479 |
| Dover | 254,112 | 409,193 | +155,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,974 | 264,948 | +13,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 353,306 | 148,883 | -204,423 |
| London Stansted Airport | 210,668 | 252,188 | +41,520 |
| East Midlands Airport | 303,356 | 139,926 | -163,430 |
| Birmingham Airport | 240,265 | 151,920 | -88,345 |
| Felixstowe | 185,672 | 192,202 | +6,530 |
| Thamesport | 172,811 | 191,740 | +18,929 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
39 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 54 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 52 |
| SPIRE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 50 |
| TD SYNNEX UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CHB GLOBAL LIMITED | 43 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 42 |
| TARGET COMPONENTS LIMITED | 41 |
| SMITHIE (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 37 |
| HP INC UK LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,549,643 |
| Germany | 1,846,422 |
| Japan | 1,175,222 |
| Qatar | 1,066,890 |
| Oman | 655,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,626,084 | 2,923,559 | -1,702,525 |
| Germany | 779,768 | 1,066,654 | +286,886 |
| Japan | 921,846 | 253,376 | -668,470 |
| Qatar | 0 | 1,066,890 | +1,066,890 |
| Oman | 0 | 655,717 | +655,717 |
| United Arab Emirates | 143,806 | 488,312 | +344,506 |
| Ireland | 162,379 | 351,231 | +188,852 |
| Norway | 33,533 | 466,191 | +432,658 |
| Netherlands | 251,536 | 132,856 | -118,680 |
| Denmark | 209,597 | 115,417 | -94,180 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 14,411,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,034,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,073,809 | 7,338,069 | +264,260 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 811,913 | 1,222,213 | +410,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 14,838 | +14,838 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,150,169 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,810,697 |
| ZLC | 1,611,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,380,778 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,134,484 |
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 | 4,649,660 | 4,500,509 | -149,151 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,262,812 | 547,885 | -714,927 |
| ZLC | 866,164 | 745,251 | -120,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 560,848 | 819,930 | +259,082 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,575 | 1,100,909 | +1,067,334 |
| East Midlands Airport | 204,630 | 443,515 | +238,885 |
| Holyhead | 111,892 | 331,728 | +219,836 |
| Dover | 62,672 | 46,659 | -16,013 |
| Glasgow Airport | 55,801 | 0 | -55,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,376 | 21,596 | +3,220 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84717030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Storage devices like CDs, DVDs, or magneto-optical discs