Computer storage units imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported computer storage units worth $1.29 billion (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 219 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $1.80 billion.
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 | $1.29B | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.39B | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.60B | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.73B | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.74B | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.63B | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.80B | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.54B | 6.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports computer storage units from
Most of the value came from China (18%), Thailand (12%), Taiwan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $237.2M | 18% |
| Thailand | $149.7M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $126.7M | 9.8% |
| United States | $118.3M | 9.2% |
| Ireland | $106.1M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $92.3M | 7.2% |
| Czech Republic | $89.2M | 6.9% |
| Hungary | $66.4M | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $50.2M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $46.3M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $396.05 per kg, close to the world average of $384.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer storage units exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported computer storage units worth $426.0 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (23%), Germany (18%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $97.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $75.4M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $46.8M | 11% |
| United States | $33.5M | 7.9% |
| Israel | $29.3M | 6.9% |
| Ireland | $28.8M | 6.8% |
| France | $18.0M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.5M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $14.8M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.9M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported computer storage units worth $1.29 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($237.2 million), followed by Thailand (12%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $396.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $384.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer storage units to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.54 billion in 2017 to $1.29 billion in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $1.80 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.59 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export computer storage units?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $426.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the Czech Republic. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $863.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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