Import/export HS code 84717070: Various storage devices
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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 | 19,493,881 |
| United States | 10,587,124 |
| China | 6,349,185 |
| Mexico | 5,558,626 |
| Hungary | 4,231,019 |
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 | 12,966,081 | 6,527,800 | -6,438,281 |
| United States | 9,991,871 | 595,253 | -9,396,618 |
| China | 1,892,490 | 4,456,695 | +2,564,205 |
| Mexico | 5,391,239 | 167,387 | -5,223,852 |
| Hungary | 4,126,760 | 104,259 | -4,022,501 |
| France | 3,475,132 | 754,434 | -2,720,698 |
| Denmark | 390,821 | 1,311,585 | +920,764 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 868,176 | 143,357 | -724,819 |
| Thailand | 529,273 | 357,911 | -171,362 |
| Germany | 518,303 | 338,462 | -179,841 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 17,172,822 |
| Mexico | 14,514,837 |
| China | 12,459,619 |
| United States | 4,589,864 |
| Thailand | 2,955,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 11,335,941 | 5,836,881 | -5,499,060 |
| Mexico | 13,663,850 | 850,987 | -12,812,863 |
| China | 7,454,261 | 5,005,358 | -2,448,903 |
| United States | 4,120,344 | 469,520 | -3,650,824 |
| Thailand | 2,455,527 | 499,604 | -1,955,923 |
| Poland | 400,491 | 1,292,526 | +892,035 |
| France | 730,891 | 402,278 | -328,613 |
| Israel | 653,051 | 80,648 | -572,403 |
| Ireland | 0 | 506,619 | +506,619 |
| Philippines | 17,331 | 385,315 | +367,984 |
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 | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
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 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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 | 31,289,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,138,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,889,661 |
| Other | 209,493 |
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 | 25,377,625 | 5,912,051 | -19,465,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,669,148 | 8,469,555 | -7,199,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 919,450 | 1,970,211 | +1,050,761 |
| Other | 142,231 | 67,262 | -74,969 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,238,265 |
| Dover | 10,426,783 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,444,267 |
| Harwich | 3,385,705 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,104,719 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,530,304 | 3,707,961 | -18,822,343 |
| Dover | 5,774,603 | 4,652,180 | -1,122,423 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,202,965 | 3,241,302 | -2,961,663 |
| Harwich | 2,939,904 | 445,801 | -2,494,103 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,160,101 | 944,618 | -215,483 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,012,410 | 654,641 | -357,769 |
| London | 31,239 | 1,355,488 | +1,324,249 |
| Belfast Airport | 519,383 | 250,915 | -268,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 693,505 | 71,999 | -621,506 |
| Felixstowe | 497,304 | 221,192 | -276,112 |
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
|
43 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
36 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
15 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
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+ | 79 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| Other | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 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 Arab Emirates | 4,378,228 |
| United States | 1,810,032 |
| France | 1,259,222 |
| Netherlands | 1,231,793 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 742,991 |
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 Arab Emirates | 95,483 | 4,282,745 | +4,187,262 |
| United States | 1,118,060 | 691,972 | -426,088 |
| France | 1,008,437 | 250,785 | -757,652 |
| Netherlands | 501,860 | 729,933 | +228,073 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,554 | 595,437 | +447,883 |
| Oman | 692,641 | 13,896 | -678,745 |
| Ireland | 56,265 | 337,221 | +280,956 |
| Japan | 294,804 | 57,661 | -237,143 |
| Italy | 257,283 | 72,251 | -185,032 |
| Denmark | 71,943 | 242,707 | +170,764 |
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 | 12,105,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,525,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,062 |
| Road transport | 128,794 |
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 | 4,831,438 | 7,274,123 | +2,442,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,194,077 | 1,331,651 | +137,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,553 | 42,509 | -87,044 |
| Road transport | 128,794 | 0 | -128,794 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,683,284 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,300,397 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,005,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,539,327 |
| ZLC | 1,357,409 |
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 | 2,542,014 | 1,141,270 | -1,400,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,591 | 2,267,806 | +2,235,215 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 17,818 | 1,987,700 | +1,969,882 |
| London Stansted Airport | 812,614 | 726,713 | -85,901 |
| ZLC | 867,988 | 489,421 | -378,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 530,719 | 623,391 | +92,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 675,091 | 269,711 | -405,380 |
| Dover | 235,443 | 218,053 | -17,390 |
| Holyhead | 47,929 | 294,291 | +246,362 |
| Felixstowe | 1,544 | 315,714 | +314,170 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84717070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of storage devices not listed above