Computer storage units trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in computer storage units was worth $60.21 billion in 2024, about 156.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and up 17% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.21B | 156.6K t |
| 2023 | $51.34B | 145.8K t |
| 2022 | $60.10B | 178.2K t |
| 2021 | $64.41B | 204.6K t |
| 2020 | $57.02B | 212.5K t |
| 2019 | $57.26B | 234.1K t |
| 2018 | $75.46B | 271.0K t |
| 2017 | $71.52B | 289.3K t |
Top computer storage units exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 208 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $16.48B | 27% |
| China | $10.37B | 17% |
| United States | $4.87B | 8.1% |
| Philippines | $4.35B | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $3.51B | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $2.88B | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.86B | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $1.84B | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $1.70B | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.68B | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.55B | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.42B | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (16%), the United States (16%) and Hong Kong (10%). 219 countries imported it, and the top three take 42% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.89B | 16% |
| United States | $9.53B | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $5.87B | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $4.72B | 7.8% |
| Germany | $3.43B | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.50B | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $2.02B | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.98B | 3.3% |
| Japan | $1.64B | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.29B | 2.1% |
| France | $1.13B | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.12B | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $384.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $1,306.11 per kg and Thailand $327.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Computer storage units (HS 8471.70) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units. HS 8471 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most computer storage units?
Thailand exported $16.48 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and the United States (8%). In all, 208 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most computer storage units?
China imported $9.89 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in computer storage units?
It was worth $60.21 billion in 2024, about 156.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $75.46 billion. 208 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of computer storage units per kg?
The world average declared value was about $384.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $1,306.11 per kg and Thailand $327.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8471 page.
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