Import/export HS code 72121010: Tinplate, surface-treated only
Flat-rolled steel coated with tin, only surface-treated, not further worked
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 696,341 |
| Netherlands | 345,237 |
| Belgium | 234,470 |
| China | 221,581 |
| Malaysia | 76,700 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 455,970 | 240,371 | -215,599 |
| Netherlands | 83,292 | 261,945 | +178,653 |
| Belgium | 179,864 | 54,606 | -125,258 |
| China | 91,488 | 130,093 | +38,605 |
| Malaysia | 67,495 | 9,205 | -58,290 |
| Taiwan | 19,114 | 0 | -19,114 |
| Poland | 901 | 4,125 | +3,224 |
| Ireland | 4,184 | 70 | -4,114 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,557 | +1,557 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,412 | +1,412 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 664,149 |
| China | 382,247 |
| Philippines | 190,575 |
| Taiwan | 188,323 |
| Poland | 70,000 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 384,339 | 279,810 | -104,529 |
| China | 237,154 | 145,093 | -92,061 |
| Philippines | 25,777 | 164,798 | +139,021 |
| Taiwan | 140,526 | 47,797 | -92,729 |
| Poland | 65,875 | 4,125 | -61,750 |
| Turkey | 0 | 46,197 | +46,197 |
| Malaysia | 16,795 | 9,205 | -7,590 |
| South Korea | 24,910 | 0 | -24,910 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,557 | +1,557 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,412 | +1,412 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,036,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 535,270 |
| Air transport | 24,890 |
| Other | 10,322 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,473 | 484,038 | -68,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 328,300 | 206,970 | -121,330 |
| Air transport | 15,904 | 8,986 | -6,918 |
| Other | 6,932 | 3,390 | -3,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 422,211 |
| Felixstowe | 273,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,298 |
| Southampton | 213,535 |
| London | 137,144 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 224,996 | 197,215 | -27,781 |
| Felixstowe | 105,195 | 168,685 | +63,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,094 | 181,204 | +142,110 |
| Southampton | 146,321 | 67,214 | -79,107 |
| London | 129,368 | 7,776 | -121,592 |
| Dover | 101,989 | 12,783 | -89,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 38,746 | +38,746 |
| Hull | 38,575 | 0 | -38,575 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,667 | 1,557 | -28,110 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,294 | 7,639 | -14,655 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 24 |
| CLAMASON INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 14 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 11 |
| PLASTOREG EASTLIGHT LIMITED | 8 |
| EXACLAIR LIMITED | 7 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 7 |
| ANT BM LIMITED | 6 |
| LEONARDT LIMITED | 4 |
| CERCIS LIMITED | 3 |
| PRO TEST PANELS LTD | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 394,326 |
| Switzerland | 31,618 |
| Germany | 17,147 |
| Iceland | 8,850 |
| Spain | 8,501 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 357,257 | 37,069 | -320,188 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 31,618 | +31,618 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,147 | +17,147 |
| Iceland | 5,550 | 3,300 | -2,250 |
| Spain | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
| Turkey | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
| Canada | 912 | 0 | -912 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 293,844 |
| Germany | 2,568 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 256,775 | 37,069 | -219,706 |
| Germany | 2,568 | 0 | -2,568 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 296,412 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,165 |
| Air transport | 32,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,997 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 259,343 | 37,069 | -222,274 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,165 | 0 | -108,165 |
| Air transport | 912 | 31,618 | +30,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,550 | 20,447 | +14,897 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 296,412 |
| Fishguard | 97,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,530 |
| Boston | 17,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,251 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 259,343 | 37,069 | -222,274 |
| Fishguard | 97,914 | 0 | -97,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 912 | 31,618 | +30,706 |
| Boston | 0 | 17,147 | +17,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,251 | 0 | -10,251 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,550 | 3,300 | -2,250 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72121010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel coated with tin, only surface-treated, not further worked