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 | 9,908,276 |
| United States | 9,605,241 |
| Mexico | 2,555,903 |
| India | 2,500,953 |
| Germany | 2,460,808 |
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 | 5,473,990 | 4,434,286 | -1,039,704 |
| United States | 7,196,466 | 2,408,775 | -4,787,691 |
| Mexico | 897,269 | 1,658,634 | +761,365 |
| India | 894,366 | 1,606,587 | +712,221 |
| Germany | 1,788,016 | 672,792 | -1,115,224 |
| Singapore | 1,688,677 | 262,871 | -1,425,806 |
| Italy | 1,820,759 | 50,453 | -1,770,306 |
| Canada | 744,112 | 211,312 | -532,800 |
| Taiwan | 678,747 | 83,114 | -595,633 |
| Denmark | 225,799 | 99,678 | -126,121 |
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 | 8,717,766 |
| China | 6,227,916 |
| Mexico | 4,637,054 |
| United Kingdom | 4,396,297 |
| Czechia | 3,664,936 |
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 | 6,445,402 | 2,272,364 | -4,173,038 |
| China | 3,557,590 | 2,670,326 | -887,264 |
| Mexico | 2,714,053 | 1,923,001 | -791,052 |
| United Kingdom | 3,919,730 | 476,567 | -3,443,163 |
| Czechia | 1,615,114 | 2,049,822 | +434,708 |
| Japan | 1,683,216 | 574,130 | -1,109,086 |
| India | 400,841 | 952,652 | +551,811 |
| Canada | 671,363 | 85,162 | -586,201 |
| Hungary | 258,218 | 298,134 | +39,916 |
| Germany | 253,673 | 268,608 | +14,935 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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 | 27,103,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,490,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,761,633 |
| Other | 59,723 |
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 | 18,183,518 | 8,920,404 | -9,263,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,394,506 | 2,096,366 | -1,298,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 901,680 | 859,953 | -41,727 |
| Other | 49,995 | 9,728 | -40,267 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,340,313 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,136,021 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,998,693 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 3,624,322 |
| Dover | 1,954,090 |
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 | 8,553,930 | 5,786,383 | -2,767,547 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,213,999 | 1,922,022 | -291,977 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,385,149 | 613,544 | -2,771,605 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 3,624,322 | 0 | -3,624,322 |
| Dover | 1,091,790 | 862,300 | -229,490 |
| Eurotunnel | 438,737 | 1,156,522 | +717,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,155,750 | 32,855 | -1,122,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 428,179 | 454,873 | +26,694 |
| Thamesport | 457,888 | 392,419 | -65,469 |
| Birmingham Airport | 363,349 | 483,467 | +120,118 |
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 | 34 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 32 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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 | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 19,100,322 |
| Italy | 5,705,860 |
| Netherlands | 2,116,365 |
| Germany | 1,565,247 |
| India | 691,931 |
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 | 7,869,867 | 11,230,455 | +3,360,588 |
| Italy | 3,369,251 | 2,336,609 | -1,032,642 |
| Netherlands | 1,076,326 | 1,040,039 | -36,287 |
| Germany | 881,692 | 683,555 | -198,137 |
| India | 70,716 | 621,215 | +550,499 |
| Ireland | 473,320 | 194,621 | -278,699 |
| France | 286,964 | 272,972 | -13,992 |
| Canada | 280,676 | 247,718 | -32,958 |
| Poland | 20,628 | 423,579 | +402,951 |
| Nigeria | 248,121 | 166,373 | -81,748 |
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 | 26,197,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,654,125 |
| Road transport | 95,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,251 |
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 | 11,486,564 | 14,711,239 | +3,224,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,605,160 | 4,048,965 | -556,195 |
| Road transport | 95,008 | 0 | -95,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,251 | 0 | -69,251 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 17,401,332 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,775,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,788,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,782,646 |
| ZLC | 1,262,215 |
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 | 6,340,272 | 11,061,060 | +4,720,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,506,244 | 3,269,407 | -236,837 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,394,340 | 2,394,510 | -999,830 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,065,742 | 716,904 | -348,838 |
| ZLC | 745,712 | 516,503 | -229,209 |
| Dover | 609,539 | 534,549 | -74,990 |
| Holyhead | 440,134 | 188,794 | -251,340 |
| Harwich | 59,653 | 0 | -59,653 |
| Felixstowe | 5,822 | 53,642 | +47,820 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,130 | 0 | -39,130 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84717080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that use magnetic tape for data storage