Import/export HS code 73102199: Thick steel or iron cans (0.5mm or more)
Iron or steel cans with a thicker wall (0.5mm or more). These are more durable and used for heavy-duty packaging
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,247,406 |
| Turkey | 1,429,190 |
| India | 1,058,141 |
| Germany | 920,666 |
| Spain | 819,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,747,904 | 1,499,502 | -248,402 |
| Turkey | 1,369,060 | 60,130 | -1,308,930 |
| India | 498,534 | 559,607 | +61,073 |
| Germany | 499,367 | 421,299 | -78,068 |
| Spain | 777,720 | 41,698 | -736,022 |
| Netherlands | 212,327 | 240,246 | +27,919 |
| Italy | 122,431 | 89,117 | -33,314 |
| Sweden | 82,451 | 39,644 | -42,807 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 79,113 | +79,113 |
| France | 23,601 | 39,519 | +15,918 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,297,708 |
| Turkey | 1,437,124 |
| India | 1,058,141 |
| Germany | 920,812 |
| Spain | 855,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,763,059 | 1,534,649 | -228,410 |
| Turkey | 1,369,060 | 68,064 | -1,300,996 |
| India | 498,534 | 559,607 | +61,073 |
| Germany | 494,824 | 425,988 | -68,836 |
| Spain | 777,720 | 78,076 | -699,644 |
| Netherlands | 200,950 | 208,673 | +7,723 |
| Italy | 127,340 | 89,117 | -38,223 |
| Sweden | 83,538 | 39,644 | -43,894 |
| United States | 53,773 | 18,620 | -35,153 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 50,460 | +50,460 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 6,708,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,482,192 |
| Air transport | 446,914 |
| Road transport | 21,719 |
| Other | 117 |
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) | 4,019,648 | 2,688,620 | -1,331,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,199,978 | 282,214 | -917,764 |
| Air transport | 249,024 | 197,890 | -51,134 |
| Road transport | 6,577 | 15,142 | +8,565 |
| Other | 96 | 21 | -75 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,415,856 |
| Southampton | 1,881,094 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,306,823 |
| Poole | 605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 462,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,303,259 | 1,112,597 | -190,662 |
| Southampton | 863,044 | 1,018,050 | +155,006 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,306,823 | 0 | -1,306,823 |
| Poole | 605,590 | 0 | -605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,611 | 210,336 | -42,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,468 | 264,939 | +98,471 |
| Dover | 141,802 | 115,235 | -26,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 155,672 | 32,640 | -123,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,381 | 84,872 | +38,491 |
| Hull | 82,451 | 39,644 | -42,807 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O'NEILL GMBH | 33 |
| PROTECTILE LIMITED | 31 |
| O'NEILL GMBH | 29 |
| YATES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 25 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 24 |
| TINWARE DIRECT LIMITED | 23 |
| DOUTHWAITE & CO LIMITED | 23 |
| WORLDWIDE DRINKS LIMITED | 22 |
| N.T. INTERNATIONAL PLC | 21 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 18 |
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+ | 38 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 6,350,918 |
| United States | 1,687,042 |
| Mexico | 524,136 |
| Ireland | 254,287 |
| Netherlands | 243,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 6,348,721 | 2,197 | -6,346,524 |
| United States | 1,525,499 | 161,543 | -1,363,956 |
| Mexico | 511,069 | 13,067 | -498,002 |
| Ireland | 137,209 | 117,078 | -20,131 |
| Netherlands | 9,696 | 233,865 | +224,169 |
| Germany | 71,078 | 67,121 | -3,957 |
| Czechia | 0 | 137,922 | +137,922 |
| Indonesia | 8,025 | 80,895 | +72,870 |
| Canada | 77,595 | 6,076 | -71,519 |
| France | 62,454 | 19,771 | -42,683 |
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 | 43,008 |
| XI | 40,185 |
| XU | 183 |
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 | 19,373 | 23,635 | +4,262 |
| XI | 31,009 | 9,176 | -21,833 |
| XU | 0 | 183 | +183 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,683,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,076 |
| Other | 83,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,240,973 | 442,222 | -7,798,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,296 | 191,869 | -351,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,985 | 399,091 | +114,106 |
| Other | 50,382 | 32,994 | -17,388 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 6,349,169 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,270,612 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 721,747 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 408,576 |
| Felixstowe | 373,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 6,346,972 | 2,197 | -6,344,775 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,261,237 | 9,375 | -1,251,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 482,751 | 238,996 | -243,755 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,540 | 289,036 | +169,496 |
| Felixstowe | 373,932 | 0 | -373,932 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,516 | 128,914 | -9,602 |
| Southampton | 99,344 | 144,015 | +44,671 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,169 | 29,932 | -31,237 |
| 000 | 50,382 | 32,994 | -17,388 |
| Holyhead | 50,501 | 29,301 | -21,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73102199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel cans with a thicker wall (0.5mm or more). These are more durable and used for heavy-duty packaging