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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 35,369,417 |
| United States | 14,316,263 |
| France | 13,779,205 |
| Italy | 8,972,010 |
| Germany | 8,799,332 |
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 | 17,415,823 | 17,953,594 | +537,771 |
| United States | 8,211,141 | 6,105,122 | -2,106,019 |
| France | 7,767,312 | 6,011,893 | -1,755,419 |
| Italy | 4,222,616 | 4,749,394 | +526,778 |
| Germany | 5,625,879 | 3,173,453 | -2,452,426 |
| Belgium | 1,667,932 | 1,308,867 | -359,065 |
| Ireland | 1,310,550 | 1,039,031 | -271,519 |
| Poland | 1,103,732 | 1,000,019 | -103,713 |
| Malaysia | 1,005,009 | 1,019,971 | +14,962 |
| Switzerland | 613,830 | 972,911 | +359,081 |
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 | 36,617,612 |
| France | 12,627,685 |
| United States | 10,034,499 |
| Italy | 9,480,278 |
| Germany | 8,431,118 |
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 | 17,707,277 | 18,910,335 | +1,203,058 |
| France | 6,964,823 | 5,662,862 | -1,301,961 |
| United States | 4,043,108 | 5,991,391 | +1,948,283 |
| Italy | 4,696,985 | 4,783,293 | +86,308 |
| Germany | 5,090,666 | 3,340,452 | -1,750,214 |
| United Kingdom | 2,614,274 | 927,057 | -1,687,217 |
| Belgium | 2,700,681 | 663,058 | -2,037,623 |
| Malaysia | 996,352 | 1,062,298 | +65,946 |
| Poland | 1,075,966 | 933,747 | -142,219 |
| Turkey | 1,204,896 | 749,186 | -455,710 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 62 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 46 |
| West Yorkshire | 43 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 34 |
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 | 47 | 35 | -12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 | 24 | -14 |
| West Yorkshire | 31 | 26 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 18 | +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) | 51,294,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,988,864 |
| Air transport | 13,271,777 |
| Other | 5,788,163 |
| Road transport | 1,071,891 |
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) | 26,966,959 | 24,327,795 | -2,639,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,595,969 | 17,392,895 | -3,203,074 |
| Air transport | 6,498,680 | 6,773,097 | +274,417 |
| Other | 4,361,223 | 1,426,940 | -2,934,283 |
| Road transport | 563,827 | 508,064 | -55,763 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,139,236 |
| Southampton | 20,675,051 |
| Dover | 18,114,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,733,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,005,847 |
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 | 10,320,571 | 10,818,665 | +498,094 |
| Southampton | 12,022,273 | 8,652,778 | -3,369,495 |
| Dover | 9,343,434 | 8,771,238 | -572,196 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,861,701 | 2,871,720 | -989,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,750,086 | 2,255,761 | -1,494,325 |
| 000 | 4,361,223 | 1,426,940 | -2,934,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,524,219 | 2,706,337 | +182,118 |
| London Gateway Port | 980,570 | 1,809,512 | +828,942 |
| Killingholme | 1,379,056 | 1,203,294 | -175,762 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,142,568 | 1,258,984 | +116,416 |
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 | 190 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 118 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 39 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 114 |
| 2025-10 | 130 |
| 2025-09 | 102 |
| 2025-08 | 104 |
| 2025-07 | 115 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 107 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 102 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 89 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 88 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 85 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 65 |
| APOLLO GARDENING LIMITED | 64 |
| RINGTONS LIMITED | 63 |
| SMIGGLE UK LIMITED | 63 |
| ELMDENE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 62 |
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+ | 251 |
| 15m-54m | 91 |
| 0-1m | 81 |
| Other | 48 |
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 | 12,114,617 |
| Italy | 11,278,122 |
| United States | 8,696,777 |
| Israel | 7,975,593 |
| Japan | 6,095,867 |
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 | 6,293,366 | 5,821,251 | -472,115 |
| Italy | 5,189,696 | 6,088,426 | +898,730 |
| United States | 3,422,442 | 5,274,335 | +1,851,893 |
| Israel | 3,534,197 | 4,441,396 | +907,199 |
| Japan | 3,148,242 | 2,947,625 | -200,617 |
| Spain | 3,865,780 | 2,186,602 | -1,679,178 |
| Germany | 2,771,966 | 2,815,201 | +43,235 |
| Greece | 2,434,604 | 15,407 | -2,419,197 |
| Finland | 1,165,022 | 897,948 | -267,074 |
| France | 1,276,764 | 624,192 | -652,572 |
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 | 125,733 |
| XI | 74,195 |
| China | 36,581 |
| Latvia | 16,023 |
| Indonesia | 10,399 |
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 | 84,243 | 41,490 | -42,753 |
| XI | 14,642 | 59,553 | +44,911 |
| China | 21,169 | 15,412 | -5,757 |
| Latvia | 8,488 | 7,535 | -953 |
| Indonesia | 6,406 | 3,993 | -2,413 |
| India | 6,471 | 2,876 | -3,595 |
| XU | 3,388 | 4,446 | +1,058 |
| Poland | 695 | 2,427 | +1,732 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,259 | +2,259 |
| Germany | 454 | 590 | +136 |
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 | 33,178,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,591,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,030,393 |
| Other | 288,983 |
| 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 | 17,052,479 | 16,125,796 | -926,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,321,195 | 17,269,862 | +1,948,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,891,078 | 7,139,315 | -2,751,763 |
| Other | 147,320 | 141,663 | -5,657 |
| 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 | 24,228,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,620,441 |
| London | 8,901,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,437,249 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,083,962 |
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 | 11,941,672 | 12,286,805 | +345,133 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,833,624 | 6,786,817 | -2,046,807 |
| London | 3,409,062 | 5,492,144 | +2,083,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,538,247 | 3,899,002 | +360,755 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,861,563 | 1,222,399 | -639,164 |
| Greenock | 2,463,052 | 0 | -2,463,052 |
| ZLC | 960,615 | 1,102,122 | +141,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 857,844 | 1,128,591 | +270,747 |
| Felixstowe | 1,255,137 | 604,239 | -650,898 |
| Southampton | 650,509 | 1,083,035 | +432,526 |
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