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 | 9,878,884 |
| United States | 8,986,123 |
| Mexico | 2,641,062 |
| Germany | 2,412,846 |
| India | 2,347,791 |
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 | 5,342,294 | 4,536,590 | -805,704 |
| United States | 6,579,115 | 2,407,008 | -4,172,107 |
| Mexico | 1,117,922 | 1,523,140 | +405,218 |
| Germany | 1,726,722 | 686,124 | -1,040,598 |
| India | 771,701 | 1,576,090 | +804,389 |
| Singapore | 1,809,445 | 0 | -1,809,445 |
| Italy | 1,449,830 | 25,001 | -1,424,829 |
| Taiwan | 530,439 | 83,114 | -447,325 |
| Canada | 346,868 | 212,194 | -134,674 |
| Denmark | 196,499 | 100,718 | -95,781 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,225,710 |
| China | 6,332,774 |
| Mexico | 4,437,307 |
| Czechia | 3,651,115 |
| United Kingdom | 3,613,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,962,974 | 2,262,736 | -3,700,238 |
| China | 3,758,326 | 2,574,448 | -1,183,878 |
| Mexico | 2,733,165 | 1,704,142 | -1,029,023 |
| Czechia | 1,634,540 | 2,016,575 | +382,035 |
| United Kingdom | 3,206,556 | 406,499 | -2,800,057 |
| Japan | 1,611,632 | 649,504 | -962,128 |
| India | 278,176 | 922,155 | +643,979 |
| Germany | 267,729 | 311,217 | +43,488 |
| Hungary | 220,273 | 302,268 | +81,995 |
| Canada | 307,452 | 85,162 | -222,290 |
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 | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 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 | 25,171,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,258,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,954,800 |
| Other | 55,708 |
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 | 16,693,802 | 8,477,367 | -8,216,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,181,880 | 2,076,221 | -1,105,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 896,128 | 1,058,672 | +162,544 |
| Other | 47,569 | 8,139 | -39,430 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,391,338 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,019,383 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 3,624,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,145,248 |
| Dover | 1,873,068 |
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 | 8,020,120 | 5,371,218 | -2,648,902 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,137,358 | 1,882,025 | -255,333 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 3,624,322 | 0 | -3,624,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,471,113 | 674,135 | -1,796,978 |
| Dover | 1,046,506 | 826,562 | -219,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 512,586 | 1,219,755 | +707,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,092,483 | 16,586 | -1,075,897 |
| London Gateway Port | 451,952 | 620,740 | +168,788 |
| Thamesport | 426,085 | 427,749 | +1,664 |
| Birmingham Airport | 351,289 | 491,222 | +139,933 |
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 | 33 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 30 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
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+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | 18,968,312 |
| Italy | 5,724,607 |
| Netherlands | 2,077,080 |
| Germany | 1,567,444 |
| India | 694,173 |
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 | 7,621,760 | 11,346,552 | +3,724,792 |
| Italy | 3,407,905 | 2,316,702 | -1,091,203 |
| Netherlands | 999,362 | 1,077,718 | +78,356 |
| Germany | 893,710 | 673,734 | -219,976 |
| India | 190,897 | 503,276 | +312,379 |
| France | 307,172 | 241,474 | -65,698 |
| Canada | 326,778 | 173,781 | -152,997 |
| Poland | 21,816 | 422,391 | +400,575 |
| Nigeria | 273,257 | 138,586 | -134,671 |
| Czechia | 198,449 | 174,240 | -24,209 |
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 | 26,113,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,225,711 |
| Road transport | 63,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,277 |
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 | 11,606,402 | 14,507,141 | +2,900,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,188,363 | 4,037,348 | -151,015 |
| Road transport | 63,665 | 0 | -63,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,277 | 0 | -54,277 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 17,408,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,713,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,763,931 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,747,700 |
| ZLC | 1,198,824 |
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 | 6,301,796 | 11,107,189 | +4,805,393 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,419,051 | 3,294,748 | -124,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,564,062 | 2,199,869 | -1,364,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,031,102 | 716,598 | -314,504 |
| ZLC | 737,601 | 461,223 | -276,378 |
| Dover | 638,111 | 505,330 | -132,781 |
| Holyhead | 121,088 | 177,532 | +56,444 |
| Felixstowe | 5,822 | 57,165 | +51,343 |
| Harwich | 44,679 | 0 | -44,679 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,814 | 12,962 | -9,852 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84717080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that use magnetic tape for data storage