Import/export HS code 73110030: Various gas containers
Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, not specified by size
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,218,041 |
| Finland | 659,695 |
| Germany | 656,750 |
| France | 373,266 |
| China | 304,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 893,951 | 1,324,090 | +430,139 |
| Finland | 587,123 | 72,572 | -514,551 |
| Germany | 274,254 | 382,496 | +108,242 |
| France | 331,590 | 41,676 | -289,914 |
| China | 108,526 | 196,435 | +87,909 |
| Oman | 44,013 | 239,300 | +195,287 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 246,482 | 4,306 | -242,176 |
| Italy | 216,287 | 14,280 | -202,007 |
| Netherlands | 126,680 | 90,152 | -36,528 |
| Turkey | 152,236 | 19,516 | -132,720 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,161,064 |
| Finland | 664,232 |
| China | 545,257 |
| France | 399,872 |
| United Kingdom | 290,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,369,608 | 1,791,456 | +421,848 |
| Finland | 587,123 | 77,109 | -510,014 |
| China | 348,822 | 196,435 | -152,387 |
| France | 346,007 | 53,865 | -292,142 |
| United Kingdom | 222,367 | 68,007 | -154,360 |
| Germany | 111,214 | 164,531 | +53,317 |
| Oman | 12,950 | 194,498 | +181,548 |
| Austria | 136,847 | 16,303 | -120,544 |
| Turkey | 97,992 | 27,392 | -70,600 |
| Czechia | 0 | 109,657 | +109,657 |
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 | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,518,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,778,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 983,318 |
| Other | 197,635 |
| Road transport | 10,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,646,690 | 1,871,367 | +224,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,228,966 | 549,441 | -679,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 582,821 | 400,497 | -182,324 |
| Other | 178,207 | 19,428 | -158,779 |
| Road transport | 10,933 | 0 | -10,933 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,529,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,312,459 |
| Hull | 535,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 375,548 |
| Felixstowe | 370,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 508,204 | 1,020,926 | +512,722 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,964 | 680,495 | +48,531 |
| Hull | 535,955 | 0 | -535,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,055 | 202,493 | +29,438 |
| Felixstowe | 304,434 | 66,441 | -237,993 |
| East Midlands Airport | 254,957 | 53,549 | -201,408 |
| Eurotunnel | 284,626 | 22,649 | -261,977 |
| Dover | 119,052 | 156,379 | +37,327 |
| 000 | 178,207 | 19,428 | -158,779 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,312 | 55,557 | -84,755 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 9 |
| Air transport | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN AIRLINES INC | 65 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 63 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 62 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 56 |
| MFST LIMITED | 55 |
| AVIA TECHNIQUE LIMITED | 47 |
| MRDS GROUP LIMITED | 37 |
| A J WALTER AVIATION LIMITED | 33 |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. | 32 |
| GARDNER DENVER LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,450,594 |
| Guyana | 638,141 |
| Finland | 553,087 |
| Netherlands | 492,027 |
| Norway | 303,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 277,805 | 1,172,789 | +894,984 |
| Guyana | 0 | 638,141 | +638,141 |
| Finland | 535,955 | 17,132 | -518,823 |
| Netherlands | 369,270 | 122,757 | -246,513 |
| Norway | 191,497 | 112,157 | -79,340 |
| France | 204,849 | 75,751 | -129,098 |
| Switzerland | 167,251 | 97,865 | -69,386 |
| Malaysia | 158,528 | 98,905 | -59,623 |
| Turkey | 190,417 | 37,746 | -152,671 |
| United Arab Emirates | 69,291 | 139,141 | +69,850 |
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 | 3,314 |
| Italy | 272 |
| Nicaragua | 200 |
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 | 1,970 | 1,344 | -626 |
| Italy | 110 | 162 | +52 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 200 | +200 |
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 | 3,732,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,373,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,131,977 |
| Other | 3,786 |
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 | 2,040,297 | 1,692,064 | -348,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 974,084 | 1,399,625 | +425,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 722,484 | 409,493 | -312,991 |
| Other | 2,080 | 1,706 | -374 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,453,389 |
| London Stansted Airport | 702,340 |
| Southampton | 701,188 |
| Portsmouth | 666,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 638,073 |
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 | 1,416,035 | 1,037,354 | -378,681 |
| London Stansted Airport | 288,000 | 414,340 | +126,340 |
| Southampton | 0 | 701,188 | +701,188 |
| Portsmouth | 10,023 | 656,833 | +646,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 394,743 | 243,330 | -151,413 |
| Hull | 535,955 | 0 | -535,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,489 | 63,968 | -121,521 |
| ZLC | 185,986 | 45,586 | -140,400 |
| Tyne | 222,547 | 995 | -221,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,962 | 111,603 | +9,641 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73110030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, not specified by size