Computer input/output units imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported computer input/output units worth $643.7 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $643.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $607.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $671.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $636.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $607.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $500.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $514.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $444.0M | 7.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports computer input/output units from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $452.1M | 70% |
| United States | $47.3M | 7.4% |
| Vietnam | $29.3M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $16.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $12.6M | 2% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $7.4M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $7.3M | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $6.3M | 1% |
| Hungary | $5.3M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $79.42 per kg, 66% above the world average of $47.91. 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.
Computer input/output units exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported computer input/output units worth $165.3 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (29%), Netherlands (13%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48.4M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $22.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 8.2% |
| Ireland | $13.2M | 8% |
| Sweden | $6.6M | 4% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 3% |
| China | $4.7M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom computer input/output units imports (HS 8471.60): 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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.
Common questions
What is the value of computer input/output units imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported computer input/output units worth $643.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 222 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer input/output units to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($452.1 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer input/output units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $79.42 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $47.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer input/output units to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $444.0 million in 2017 to $643.7 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $671.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $578.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export computer input/output units?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $165.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $478.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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