Import/export HS code 73102191: Thin steel or iron cans (less than 0.5mm)
Iron or steel cans with a thin wall (less than 0.5mm thick). Used for lightweight packaging of food or drinks
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 47,337,513 |
| China | 18,808,826 |
| Netherlands | 12,426,846 |
| Germany | 8,512,340 |
| France | 4,782,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 23,328,824 | 24,008,689 | +679,865 |
| China | 9,388,622 | 9,420,204 | +31,582 |
| Netherlands | 5,771,606 | 6,655,240 | +883,634 |
| Germany | 4,192,388 | 4,319,952 | +127,564 |
| France | 2,719,066 | 2,063,691 | -655,375 |
| Italy | 1,289,823 | 1,395,436 | +105,613 |
| Austria | 555,817 | 406,946 | -148,871 |
| Belgium | 103,860 | 337,401 | +233,541 |
| India | 82,073 | 130,491 | +48,418 |
| United States | 142,862 | 66,375 | -76,487 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 47,833,776 |
| China | 18,854,197 |
| Netherlands | 11,731,879 |
| Germany | 9,207,836 |
| France | 3,791,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 23,345,119 | 24,488,657 | +1,143,538 |
| China | 9,341,149 | 9,513,048 | +171,899 |
| Netherlands | 5,630,406 | 6,101,473 | +471,067 |
| Germany | 4,597,501 | 4,610,335 | +12,834 |
| France | 2,276,938 | 1,514,171 | -762,767 |
| Italy | 1,555,224 | 1,687,072 | +131,848 |
| Austria | 574,224 | 456,799 | -117,425 |
| India | 82,073 | 130,491 | +48,418 |
| United States | 142,862 | 66,375 | -76,487 |
| United Kingdom | 24,906 | 121,884 | +96,978 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 69,137,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,520,469 |
| Road transport | 1,542,501 |
| Air transport | 338,020 |
| Other | 28,890 |
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) | 34,260,304 | 34,876,709 | +616,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,371,242 | 13,149,227 | +777,985 |
| Road transport | 970,028 | 572,473 | -397,555 |
| Air transport | 104,625 | 233,395 | +128,770 |
| Other | 3,500 | 25,390 | +21,890 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 24,557,299 |
| Felixstowe | 20,142,976 |
| Southampton | 12,430,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,257,432 |
| Dover | 8,100,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,373,626 | 14,183,673 | +3,810,047 |
| Felixstowe | 13,778,156 | 6,364,820 | -7,413,336 |
| Southampton | 4,713,089 | 7,717,130 | +3,004,041 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,126,854 | 5,130,578 | +3,724 |
| Dover | 4,262,758 | 3,837,467 | -425,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 811,714 | 2,441,776 | +1,630,062 |
| Hull | 894,542 | 1,767,185 | +872,643 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,525,941 | 1,113,806 | -412,135 |
| ZLC | 1,444,887 | 707,982 | -736,905 |
| Killingholme | 1,334,205 | 707,027 | -627,178 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUPL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 99 |
| JAMES BRIGGS LIMITED | 93 |
| CHARLESWATER LIMITED | 89 |
| REABROOK LTD | 82 |
| THE SILVER CRANE COMPANY LIMITED | 77 |
| UNIVERSAL TOILETRIES CORPORATION LIMITED | 73 |
| TEEMORE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 65 |
| WV ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 56 |
| ANYTHING 4 HOME LTD | 50 |
| L.E.C.(L'POOL) LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,453,649 |
| Netherlands | 5,470,336 |
| Italy | 5,388,668 |
| Germany | 2,141,845 |
| France | 1,825,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,245,849 | 6,207,800 | +961,951 |
| Netherlands | 3,553,566 | 1,916,770 | -1,636,796 |
| Italy | 2,197,435 | 3,191,233 | +993,798 |
| Germany | 977,127 | 1,164,718 | +187,591 |
| France | 445,744 | 1,379,314 | +933,570 |
| Poland | 801,910 | 506,465 | -295,445 |
| United States | 402,252 | 557,506 | +155,254 |
| Spain | 138,026 | 139,666 | +1,640 |
| Ireland | 97,827 | 141,084 | +43,257 |
| Canada | 45,670 | 168,264 | +122,594 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 85,910 |
| XU | 11,244 |
| Turkey | 8,545 |
| Germany | 6,371 |
| France | 6,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 42,964 | 42,946 | -18 |
| XU | 524 | 10,720 | +10,196 |
| Turkey | 7,930 | 615 | -7,315 |
| Germany | 3,339 | 3,032 | -307 |
| France | 5,441 | 798 | -4,643 |
| Ireland | 2,694 | 2,604 | -90 |
| XI | 65 | 967 | +902 |
| Italy | 168 | 0 | -168 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,371,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,994,209 |
| Other | 124,809 |
| Air transport | 53,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,665,758 | 14,705,784 | +3,040,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,226,306 | 767,903 | -1,458,403 |
| Other | 63,127 | 61,682 | -1,445 |
| Air transport | 42,017 | 11,033 | -30,984 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,202,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,389,275 |
| Harwich | 1,179,979 |
| Felixstowe | 976,519 |
| Dover | 931,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,738,013 | 12,464,157 | +2,726,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,232,472 | 1,156,803 | -75,669 |
| Harwich | 667,818 | 512,161 | -155,657 |
| Felixstowe | 747,225 | 229,294 | -517,931 |
| Dover | 819,675 | 111,718 | -707,957 |
| Liverpool Docks | 187,862 | 646,643 | +458,781 |
| Southampton | 238,534 | 102,784 | -135,750 |
| Killingholme | 150,181 | 0 | -150,181 |
| 000 | 63,127 | 61,682 | -1,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,815 | 72,863 | +45,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73102191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel cans with a thin wall (less than 0.5mm thick). Used for lightweight packaging of food or drinks