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 | 3,096,380 |
| China | 1,094,334 |
| Germany | 966,334 |
| United States | 885,989 |
| France | 744,180 |
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 | 1,781,869 | 1,314,511 | -467,358 |
| China | 642,873 | 451,461 | -191,412 |
| Germany | 519,365 | 446,969 | -72,396 |
| United States | 413,871 | 472,118 | +58,247 |
| France | 261,363 | 482,817 | +221,454 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 433,952 | 28,667 | -405,285 |
| Canada | 0 | 419,607 | +419,607 |
| Czechia | 235,832 | 101,666 | -134,166 |
| Poland | 36,954 | 113,555 | +76,601 |
| Japan | 107,080 | 19,043 | -88,037 |
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 | 5,399,638 |
| United States | 990,545 |
| Taiwan | 511,906 |
| Japan | 442,245 |
| Netherlands | 271,467 |
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 | 2,837,689 | 2,561,949 | -275,740 |
| United States | 738,930 | 251,615 | -487,315 |
| Taiwan | 64,279 | 447,627 | +383,348 |
| Japan | 220,801 | 221,444 | +643 |
| Netherlands | 243,036 | 28,431 | -214,605 |
| Thailand | 107,483 | 99,909 | -7,574 |
| Philippines | 125,110 | 68,658 | -56,452 |
| Mexico | 78,778 | 32,456 | -46,322 |
| Germany | 44,047 | 66,255 | +22,208 |
| United Kingdom | 96,039 | 10,587 | -85,452 |
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 | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 8 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,844,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,531,053 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,429,800 |
| Other | 144,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,079,990 | 1,764,109 | -315,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,802,181 | 1,728,872 | -73,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 787,704 | 642,096 | -145,608 |
| Other | 138,408 | 6,487 | -131,921 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,146,775 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,745,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 579,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 565,390 |
| Dover | 490,566 |
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 | 899,134 | 1,247,641 | +348,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 834,320 | 910,805 | +76,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 423,540 | 155,874 | -267,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 250,330 | 315,060 | +64,730 |
| Dover | 207,421 | 283,145 | +75,724 |
| Birmingham Airport | 349,022 | 139,010 | -210,012 |
| Thamesport | 287,151 | 154,388 | -132,763 |
| London Stansted Airport | 250,510 | 174,976 | -75,534 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,717 | 105,762 | -170,955 |
| Felixstowe | 171,788 | 136,449 | -35,339 |
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 | 37 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
| Repair of computers and personal and household goods | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPIRE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 50 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 49 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 49 |
| CHB GLOBAL LIMITED | 43 |
| TD SYNNEX UK LIMITED | 39 |
| TARGET COMPONENTS LIMITED | 38 |
| SMITHIE (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 37 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 37 |
| PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATION | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
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 | 7,282,205 |
| Ireland | 2,610,360 |
| Germany | 1,453,234 |
| Japan | 1,131,180 |
| United Arab Emirates | 978,671 |
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 | 4,333,841 | 2,948,364 | -1,385,477 |
| Ireland | 2,269,127 | 341,233 | -1,927,894 |
| Germany | 709,908 | 743,326 | +33,418 |
| Japan | 904,329 | 226,851 | -677,478 |
| United Arab Emirates | 440,833 | 537,838 | +97,005 |
| Oman | 0 | 655,717 | +655,717 |
| China | 339,423 | 34,020 | -305,403 |
| Denmark | 195,456 | 146,432 | -49,024 |
| Netherlands | 155,947 | 180,367 | +24,420 |
| France | 84,445 | 142,674 | +58,229 |
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 | 12,877,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,090,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,840 |
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 | 7,249,436 | 5,628,173 | -1,621,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,011,183 | 1,079,573 | -1,931,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,840 | 0 | -12,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,129,804 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,714,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,328,822 |
| ZLC | 1,313,431 |
| Holyhead | 1,284,465 |
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 | 5,048,649 | 4,081,155 | -967,494 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,248,626 | 465,944 | -782,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 633,251 | 695,571 | +62,320 |
| ZLC | 616,393 | 697,038 | +80,645 |
| Holyhead | 957,395 | 327,070 | -630,325 |
| Milford | 1,264,680 | 0 | -1,264,680 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,068 | 284,739 | -16,329 |
| Dover | 76,784 | 42,255 | -34,529 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 77,029 | +77,029 |
| Glasgow Airport | 33,533 | 22,268 | -11,265 |
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