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 | 8,830,832 |
| United States | 4,471,324 |
| Mexico | 2,641,062 |
| India | 2,249,099 |
| Germany | 2,151,019 |
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 | 5,057,969 | 3,772,863 | -1,285,106 |
| United States | 3,655,435 | 815,889 | -2,839,546 |
| Mexico | 1,768,545 | 872,517 | -896,028 |
| India | 796,181 | 1,452,918 | +656,737 |
| Germany | 1,559,506 | 591,513 | -967,993 |
| Singapore | 1,649,774 | 0 | -1,649,774 |
| Italy | 729,323 | 25,001 | -704,322 |
| Canada | 290,446 | 212,194 | -78,252 |
| Taiwan | 363,734 | 83,114 | -280,620 |
| Denmark | 217,038 | 66,072 | -150,966 |
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 | 5,827,289 |
| United States | 4,092,944 |
| Mexico | 3,955,880 |
| Czechia | 3,261,406 |
| United Kingdom | 2,338,502 |
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 | 3,946,671 | 1,880,618 | -2,066,053 |
| United States | 3,384,620 | 708,324 | -2,676,296 |
| Mexico | 2,583,891 | 1,371,989 | -1,211,902 |
| Czechia | 1,557,381 | 1,704,025 | +146,644 |
| United Kingdom | 1,990,154 | 348,348 | -1,641,806 |
| Japan | 1,527,073 | 535,398 | -991,675 |
| India | 302,656 | 798,983 | +496,327 |
| Germany | 300,049 | 247,562 | -52,487 |
| Hungary | 151,053 | 277,954 | +126,901 |
| Canada | 273,985 | 85,162 | -188,823 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +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 | 18,789,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,361,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,771,074 |
| Other | 52,588 |
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 | 13,120,070 | 5,669,719 | -7,450,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,719,513 | 1,642,274 | -1,077,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 760,245 | 1,010,829 | +250,584 |
| Other | 44,449 | 8,139 | -36,310 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,097,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,696,251 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,041,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,673,564 |
| Dover | 1,442,527 |
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 | 9,079,905 | 3,017,662 | -6,062,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,064,321 | 1,631,930 | -432,391 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,464,580 | 576,712 | -887,868 |
| Eurotunnel | 745,806 | 927,758 | +181,952 |
| Dover | 746,138 | 696,389 | -49,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 427,231 | 589,155 | +161,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 875,421 | 4,809 | -870,612 |
| Birmingham Airport | 423,620 | 398,984 | -24,636 |
| Thamesport | 304,740 | 421,674 | +116,934 |
| Harwich | 281,318 | 7,727 | -273,591 |
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 | 30 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 28 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
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+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | 17,910,546 |
| Italy | 5,539,143 |
| Netherlands | 1,925,346 |
| Germany | 1,441,605 |
| India | 684,730 |
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 | 7,635,712 | 10,274,834 | +2,639,122 |
| Italy | 3,534,519 | 2,004,624 | -1,529,895 |
| Netherlands | 1,083,604 | 841,742 | -241,862 |
| Germany | 904,996 | 536,609 | -368,387 |
| India | 515,597 | 169,133 | -346,464 |
| France | 342,341 | 188,534 | -153,807 |
| Canada | 329,912 | 122,205 | -207,707 |
| Poland | 422,348 | 21,859 | -400,489 |
| Nigeria | 252,439 | 117,711 | -134,728 |
| United Arab Emirates | 273,091 | 70,426 | -202,665 |
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 | 24,684,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,797,380 |
| Road transport | 24,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,748 |
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 | 12,249,455 | 12,435,377 | +185,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,730,107 | 3,067,273 | -1,662,834 |
| Road transport | 24,776 | 0 | -24,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,748 | 0 | -15,748 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 16,598,111 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,417,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,437,962 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,553,656 |
| ZLC | 1,062,111 |
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 | 6,364,969 | 10,233,142 | +3,868,173 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,870,236 | 2,547,193 | -1,323,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,098,048 | 1,339,914 | -2,758,134 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,065,914 | 487,742 | -578,172 |
| ZLC | 694,214 | 367,897 | -326,317 |
| Dover | 697,720 | 353,261 | -344,459 |
| Holyhead | 137,722 | 125,688 | -12,034 |
| Felixstowe | 21,856 | 41,131 | +19,275 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,776 | 0 | -35,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,889 | 0 | -13,889 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84717080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that use magnetic tape for data storage