Blank optical discs exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $9.3 million of blank optical discs in 2024 (102 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $52.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 515 t |
| 2018 | $50.3M | 641 t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 823 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports blank optical discs to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.6M | 60% |
| China | $894K | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $506K | 5.4% |
| Norway | $462K | 4.9% |
| Ireland | $321K | 3.4% |
| United States | $227K | 2.4% |
| India | $161K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $135K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $105K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $105K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.92 per kg, 633% above the world average of $12.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blank optical discs imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million of blank optical discs in 2024 (313 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Taiwan (20%), Germany (20%), Switzerland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $993K | 20% |
| Germany | $984K | 20% |
| Switzerland | $516K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $407K | 8.2% |
| Vietnam | $356K | 7.2% |
| Japan | $354K | 7.2% |
| China | $280K | 5.7% |
| France | $182K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $132K | 2.7% |
| United States | $126K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom blank optical discs exports (HS 8523.41): 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 8523.41: Optical media: unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of blank optical discs exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported blank optical discs worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 112 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy blank optical discs from the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average export price of blank optical discs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $91.92 per kg in 2024, 633% above the world average of $12.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of blank optical discs from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $52.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import blank optical discs?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, Germany and Switzerland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for blank optical discs?
The HS code for blank optical discs is subheading 8523.41. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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