Import/export HS code 73102990: Thick-walled steel or iron containers
Iron or steel containers with a thicker wall (0.5mm or more). These are stronger and used for heavy-duty storage
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 35,759,020 |
| United States | 14,777,644 |
| France | 13,185,576 |
| Italy | 9,033,037 |
| Germany | 6,618,994 |
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 | 17,688,630 | 18,070,390 | +381,760 |
| United States | 8,659,428 | 6,118,216 | -2,541,212 |
| France | 7,492,328 | 5,693,248 | -1,799,080 |
| Italy | 4,149,734 | 4,883,303 | +733,569 |
| Germany | 3,574,267 | 3,044,727 | -529,540 |
| Belgium | 1,971,518 | 991,109 | -980,409 |
| Ireland | 1,217,858 | 1,083,227 | -134,631 |
| Malaysia | 1,047,312 | 1,100,586 | +53,274 |
| Poland | 899,250 | 1,027,381 | +128,131 |
| Switzerland | 599,054 | 966,650 | +367,596 |
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 | 37,142,892 |
| France | 12,242,973 |
| United States | 10,483,204 |
| Italy | 9,520,610 |
| Germany | 8,015,119 |
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 | 18,036,024 | 19,106,868 | +1,070,844 |
| France | 6,907,266 | 5,335,707 | -1,571,559 |
| United States | 4,525,232 | 5,957,972 | +1,432,740 |
| Italy | 4,662,920 | 4,857,690 | +194,770 |
| Germany | 4,846,621 | 3,168,498 | -1,678,123 |
| Belgium | 2,865,194 | 518,454 | -2,346,740 |
| United Kingdom | 2,343,717 | 932,848 | -1,410,869 |
| Malaysia | 1,038,655 | 1,142,913 | +104,258 |
| Turkey | 1,172,199 | 666,168 | -506,031 |
| Poland | 801,452 | 924,119 | +122,667 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 59 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 47 |
| West Yorkshire | 43 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 44 | 35 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 | 25 | -13 |
| West Yorkshire | 32 | 24 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 27 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 23 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Essex | 17 | 15 | -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) | 51,637,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,821,571 |
| Air transport | 13,387,556 |
| Other | 3,805,951 |
| Road transport | 1,027,094 |
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) | 27,700,075 | 23,937,458 | -3,762,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,122,405 | 16,699,166 | -3,423,239 |
| Air transport | 6,111,742 | 7,275,814 | +1,164,072 |
| Other | 2,443,871 | 1,362,080 | -1,081,791 |
| Road transport | 478,873 | 548,221 | +69,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,346,689 |
| Southampton | 20,651,103 |
| Dover | 17,753,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,619,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,450,407 |
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 | 10,632,851 | 10,713,838 | +80,987 |
| Southampton | 12,413,311 | 8,237,792 | -4,175,519 |
| Dover | 9,925,276 | 7,828,424 | -2,096,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,627,518 | 2,991,712 | -635,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,715,383 | 2,735,024 | -980,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,342,412 | 2,750,540 | +408,128 |
| 000 | 2,443,871 | 1,362,080 | -1,081,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 942,574 | 2,090,306 | +1,147,732 |
| Killingholme | 1,312,808 | 1,145,198 | -167,610 |
| Birmingham Airport | 833,376 | 1,278,205 | +444,829 |
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 | 193 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 119 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 42 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 40 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 101 |
| 2025-11 | 114 |
| 2025-10 | 130 |
| 2025-09 | 102 |
| 2025-08 | 104 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 108 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 103 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 89 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 88 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 86 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 66 |
| APOLLO GARDENING LIMITED | 65 |
| RINGTONS LIMITED | 64 |
| SMIGGLE UK LIMITED | 64 |
| ELMDENE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 63 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 257 |
| 54m+ | 249 |
| 15m-54m | 95 |
| 0-1m | 82 |
| Other | 45 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 12,431,909 |
| Italy | 11,778,245 |
| United States | 8,946,504 |
| Israel | 8,005,431 |
| Spain | 6,106,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6,395,331 | 6,036,578 | -358,753 |
| Italy | 5,567,798 | 6,210,447 | +642,649 |
| United States | 4,394,434 | 4,552,070 | +157,636 |
| Israel | 3,931,744 | 4,073,687 | +141,943 |
| Spain | 3,859,176 | 2,247,793 | -1,611,383 |
| Japan | 3,125,910 | 2,961,531 | -164,379 |
| Germany | 2,749,786 | 2,942,002 | +192,216 |
| Greece | 2,434,604 | 18,939 | -2,415,665 |
| Finland | 1,006,216 | 919,915 | -86,301 |
| Singapore | 1,008,856 | 791,391 | -217,465 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 125,964 |
| XI | 75,549 |
| China | 36,712 |
| Latvia | 15,534 |
| Indonesia | 9,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 90,716 | 35,248 | -55,468 |
| XI | 15,621 | 59,928 | +44,307 |
| China | 21,264 | 15,448 | -5,816 |
| Latvia | 8,688 | 6,846 | -1,842 |
| Indonesia | 6,446 | 3,096 | -3,350 |
| India | 4,661 | 2,873 | -1,788 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,181 | +3,181 |
| Poland | 644 | 2,354 | +1,710 |
| Germany | 380 | 650 | +270 |
| South Korea | 580 | 0 | -580 |
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 | 33,644,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,080,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,143,040 |
| Other | 287,098 |
| Road transport | 31,995 |
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 | 17,112,328 | 16,532,517 | -579,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,815,956 | 17,264,747 | +1,448,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,251,785 | 5,891,255 | -5,360,530 |
| Other | 152,147 | 134,951 | -17,196 |
| Road transport | 31,995 | 0 | -31,995 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,404,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,639,958 |
| London | 9,039,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,707,552 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,121,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,992,051 | 12,412,134 | +420,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,706,781 | 6,933,177 | -1,773,604 |
| London | 3,722,375 | 5,316,681 | +1,594,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,019,101 | 2,688,451 | -2,330,650 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,865,477 | 1,256,088 | -609,389 |
| Greenock | 2,463,052 | 0 | -2,463,052 |
| ZLC | 931,099 | 1,179,434 | +248,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 834,443 | 1,106,703 | +272,260 |
| Felixstowe | 1,251,529 | 603,052 | -648,477 |
| Southampton | 651,884 | 1,194,870 | +542,986 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73102990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel containers with a thicker wall (0.5mm or more). These are stronger and used for heavy-duty storage