Import/export HS code 73110013: Medium gas containers (20-50 liters)
Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity between 20 and 50 liters
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 7,450,174 |
| Czechia | 3,983,645 |
| Netherlands | 2,979,966 |
| Turkey | 2,075,195 |
| China | 1,979,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 5,264,931 | 2,185,243 | -3,079,688 |
| Czechia | 1,866,041 | 2,117,604 | +251,563 |
| Netherlands | 1,562,375 | 1,417,591 | -144,784 |
| Turkey | 929,371 | 1,145,824 | +216,453 |
| China | 1,162,276 | 817,427 | -344,849 |
| Norway | 198,640 | 1,200,447 | +1,001,807 |
| Poland | 683,494 | 698,453 | +14,959 |
| Italy | 496,999 | 829,907 | +332,908 |
| France | 311,298 | 671,664 | +360,366 |
| Germany | 571,945 | 179,024 | -392,921 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 7,744,400 |
| Czechia | 5,172,213 |
| United Kingdom | 2,138,024 |
| Turkey | 2,104,865 |
| China | 1,965,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 5,567,103 | 2,177,297 | -3,389,806 |
| Czechia | 2,677,008 | 2,495,205 | -181,803 |
| United Kingdom | 516,583 | 1,621,441 | +1,104,858 |
| Turkey | 1,026,975 | 1,077,890 | +50,915 |
| China | 1,064,633 | 901,027 | -163,606 |
| Italy | 551,827 | 864,458 | +312,631 |
| Germany | 578,109 | 164,124 | -413,985 |
| Spain | 36,804 | 506,561 | +469,757 |
| Canada | 386,953 | 0 | -386,953 |
| France | 242,152 | 144,385 | -97,767 |
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 | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West of England | 4 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West of England | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,240,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,231,491 |
| Other | 2,721,141 |
| Air transport | 1,158,306 |
| Road transport | 265,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,768,112 | 6,472,354 | -3,295,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,248,244 | 2,983,247 | +735,003 |
| Other | 1,166,427 | 1,554,714 | +388,287 |
| Air transport | 670,255 | 488,051 | -182,204 |
| Road transport | 98,647 | 166,795 | +68,148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,699,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,356,728 |
| Felixstowe | 2,876,842 |
| 000 | 2,721,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,417,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,619,293 | 4,080,530 | +1,461,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,085,654 | 1,271,074 | -1,814,580 |
| Felixstowe | 1,923,014 | 953,828 | -969,186 |
| 000 | 1,166,427 | 1,554,714 | +388,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 358,962 | 1,058,632 | +699,670 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 211,334 | 1,050,764 | +839,430 |
| Harwich | 1,023,238 | 236,624 | -786,614 |
| Killingholme | 777,644 | 0 | -777,644 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 257,310 | 274,586 | +17,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 395,236 | 133,087 | -262,149 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Mining support service activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| NIPPON GASES OFFSHORE LIMITED | 35 |
| ENERGAS LIMITED | 25 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 22 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 18 |
| AIR LIQUIDE OIL AND GAS SERVICES LIMITED | 16 |
| PROGASES (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| SGS GASES LIMITED | 15 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 15 |
| NATIONAL REFRIGERANTS LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 880,844 |
| Ireland | 864,538 |
| Germany | 610,068 |
| Spain | 406,284 |
| Norway | 265,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 610,251 | 270,593 | -339,658 |
| Ireland | 675,192 | 189,346 | -485,846 |
| Germany | 285,465 | 324,603 | +39,138 |
| Spain | 286,697 | 119,587 | -167,110 |
| Norway | 202,394 | 63,316 | -139,078 |
| Sweden | 231,110 | 0 | -231,110 |
| Netherlands | 154,953 | 61,844 | -93,109 |
| United States | 159,116 | 56,159 | -102,957 |
| Czechia | 181,459 | 6,373 | -175,086 |
| Belgium | 40,425 | 139,979 | +99,554 |
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 | 198 |
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 | 0 | 198 | +198 |
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) | 3,447,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,308,993 |
| Air transport | 292,896 |
| Road transport | 8,500 |
| Other | 198 |
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) | 2,293,975 | 1,153,852 | -1,140,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 937,583 | 371,410 | -566,173 |
| Air transport | 168,618 | 124,278 | -44,340 |
| Road transport | 8,500 | 0 | -8,500 |
| Other | 0 | 198 | +198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,044,678 |
| Liverpool Docks | 997,373 |
| Dover | 562,280 |
| London | 561,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 619,136 | 425,542 | -193,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 795,107 | 202,266 | -592,841 |
| Dover | 486,357 | 75,923 | -410,434 |
| London | 272,875 | 288,359 | +15,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 402,921 | 128,456 | -274,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 201,284 | 31,277 | -170,007 |
| Felixstowe | 124,937 | 77,840 | -47,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,795 | 81,430 | -24,365 |
| Harwich | 109,889 | 70,170 | -39,719 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 21,795 | 140,012 | +118,217 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73110013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity between 20 and 50 liters