Solid-state storage devices imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $467.6 million of solid-state storage devices in 2024 (828 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $1.03 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 | $467.6M | 828 t |
| 2023 | $361.1M | 751 t |
| 2022 | $513.9M | 984 t |
| 2021 | $537.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $613.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $740.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $918.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.03B | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports solid-state storage devices from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (29%), China (20%), Vietnam (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $136.3M | 29% |
| China | $95.6M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $47.2M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $45.6M | 9.8% |
| United States | $28.9M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $18.0M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $14.0M | 3% |
| Ireland | $12.7M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $10.7M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $564.49 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1,006.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Solid-state storage devices exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported solid-state storage devices worth $169.1 million (270 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), Germany (18%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $57.6M | 34% |
| Germany | $30.8M | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $11.3M | 6.7% |
| United States | $10.8M | 6.4% |
| France | $7.4M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $6.4M | 3.8% |
| Israel | $5.1M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 2.8% |
| China | $4.2M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom solid-state storage devices imports (HS 8523.51): 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 8523.51: Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of solid-state storage devices imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported solid-state storage devices worth $467.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 828 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid-state storage devices to the United Kingdom?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($136.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid-state storage devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $564.49 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1,006.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid-state storage devices to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.03 billion in 2017 to $467.6 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $1.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $648.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export solid-state storage devices?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $169.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $298.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid-state storage devices?
The HS code for solid-state storage devices is subheading 8523.51. 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.
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