Import/export HS code 84717080: Magnetic tape storage
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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 | 10,617,334 |
| United States | 4,186,055 |
| Mexico | 3,106,085 |
| Germany | 2,563,420 |
| India | 2,242,574 |
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 | 5,033,875 | 5,583,459 | +549,584 |
| United States | 3,130,207 | 1,055,848 | -2,074,359 |
| Mexico | 2,014,967 | 1,091,118 | -923,849 |
| Germany | 1,611,685 | 951,735 | -659,950 |
| India | 1,267,425 | 975,149 | -292,276 |
| Singapore | 1,521,775 | 0 | -1,521,775 |
| Canada | 270,452 | 219,419 | -51,033 |
| Taiwan | 352,156 | 47,006 | -305,150 |
| Belgium | 5,174 | 352,463 | +347,289 |
| Italy | 283,119 | 56,752 | -226,367 |
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 | 6,703,932 |
| Mexico | 4,797,305 |
| United States | 3,797,790 |
| Czechia | 3,699,269 |
| Japan | 2,533,903 |
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 | 4,090,747 | 2,613,185 | -1,477,562 |
| Mexico | 2,764,618 | 2,032,687 | -731,931 |
| United States | 2,863,067 | 934,723 | -1,928,344 |
| Czechia | 1,497,495 | 2,201,774 | +704,279 |
| Japan | 1,519,973 | 1,013,930 | -506,043 |
| United Kingdom | 1,357,589 | 461,547 | -896,042 |
| India | 780,425 | 321,214 | -459,211 |
| Germany | 323,437 | 264,596 | -58,841 |
| Hungary | 150,336 | 404,347 | +254,011 |
| Taiwan | 84,387 | 360,486 | +276,099 |
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 | 17 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +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 | 19,505,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,406,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,450,012 |
| Other | 62,163 |
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 | 12,723,050 | 6,782,888 | -5,940,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,588,522 | 2,818,402 | +229,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 808,600 | 1,641,412 | +832,812 |
| Other | 49,075 | 13,088 | -35,987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,991,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,202,621 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,267,922 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,150,765 |
| Dover | 1,899,442 |
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 | 8,839,006 | 3,152,069 | -5,686,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,133,657 | 2,068,964 | -64,693 |
| Eurotunnel | 845,801 | 1,422,121 | +576,320 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,153,708 | 997,057 | -156,651 |
| Dover | 695,637 | 1,203,805 | +508,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 509,232 | 931,955 | +422,723 |
| Birmingham Airport | 502,733 | 524,819 | +22,086 |
| Thamesport | 271,094 | 707,457 | +436,363 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 769,636 | 3,881 | -765,755 |
| Harwich | 263,158 | 160,522 | -102,636 |
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 | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 18,375,985 |
| Italy | 5,578,131 |
| Netherlands | 2,384,183 |
| Germany | 1,630,035 |
| India | 786,241 |
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 | 7,592,898 | 10,783,087 | +3,190,189 |
| Italy | 5,323,395 | 254,736 | -5,068,659 |
| Netherlands | 1,073,021 | 1,311,162 | +238,141 |
| Germany | 800,897 | 829,138 | +28,241 |
| India | 615,616 | 170,625 | -444,991 |
| France | 329,603 | 281,856 | -47,747 |
| Canada | 345,905 | 166,325 | -179,580 |
| Poland | 431,922 | 30,763 | -401,159 |
| Nigeria | 253,608 | 208,263 | -45,345 |
| Hungary | 153,980 | 248,056 | +94,076 |
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 | 26,081,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,421,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,898 |
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 | 12,340,703 | 13,740,298 | +1,399,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,387,802 | 2,033,485 | -4,354,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,889 | 5,009 | -8,880 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 17,176,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,893,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,889,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,738,194 |
| ZLC | 1,224,235 |
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 Stansted Airport | 6,466,150 | 10,710,328 | +4,244,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,564,982 | 1,328,759 | -4,236,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,092,031 | 1,797,020 | -2,295,011 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,054,413 | 683,781 | -370,632 |
| ZLC | 690,183 | 534,052 | -156,131 |
| Dover | 648,605 | 527,449 | -121,156 |
| Holyhead | 155,608 | 130,915 | -24,693 |
| Felixstowe | 16,034 | 41,131 | +25,097 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,701 | 0 | -32,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,889 | 5,231 | -8,658 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84717080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that use magnetic tape for data storage