Computer storage units imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $9.53 billion of computer storage units in 2024 (25.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 219 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 32% on 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 | $9.53B | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.23B | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.81B | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.17B | 31.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.67B | 30.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.04B | 28.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.92B | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.86B | 40.1K t |
Where the United States imports computer storage units from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.06B | 53% |
| Mexico | $2.25B | 24% |
| Philippines | $858.9M | 9% |
| Vietnam | $374.6M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $220.4M | 2.3% |
| China | $213.6M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $163.4M | 1.7% |
| Israel | $56.0M | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $41.3M | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $40.7M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $375.70 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 States
The United States exported $4.87 billion of computer storage units in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (36%), Netherlands (8%), Singapore (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.76B | 36% |
| Netherlands | $381.7M | 7.8% |
| Singapore | $260.1M | 5.3% |
| India | $175.1M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $154.7M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $152.1M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $151.0M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $148.8M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $118.3M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $115.1M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported computer storage units worth $9.53 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.06 billion), followed by Mexico (24%) and the Philippines (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $375.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $384.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer storage units to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.86 billion in 2017 to $9.53 billion in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $10.86 billion. Over 8 years the average was $9.28 billion a year.
Does the United States also export computer storage units?
Yes. The United States exported $4.87 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Netherlands and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.66 billion 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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