Import/export HS code 72101220: Tinplate steel sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick
Thin tin-coated steel sheets, used for food packaging and containers
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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 | 35,324,820 |
| France | 12,663,496 |
| Taiwan | 2,888,576 |
| Germany | 2,749,619 |
| Turkey | 1,771,329 |
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 | 23,581,169 | 11,743,651 | -11,837,518 |
| France | 6,362,235 | 6,301,261 | -60,974 |
| Taiwan | 952,239 | 1,936,337 | +984,098 |
| Germany | 1,602,180 | 1,147,439 | -454,741 |
| Turkey | 1,403,471 | 367,858 | -1,035,613 |
| Netherlands | 968,938 | 570,341 | -398,597 |
| India | 127,769 | 1,195,849 | +1,068,080 |
| South Korea | 770,492 | 389,134 | -381,358 |
| Belgium | 740,235 | 395,226 | -345,009 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 965,332 | 57,722 | -907,610 |
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 | 38,391,597 |
| France | 11,721,449 |
| Germany | 2,724,486 |
| Taiwan | 1,927,410 |
| Turkey | 1,794,210 |
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 | 25,233,790 | 13,157,807 | -12,075,983 |
| France | 6,304,106 | 5,417,343 | -886,763 |
| Germany | 1,577,047 | 1,147,439 | -429,608 |
| Taiwan | 848,114 | 1,079,296 | +231,182 |
| Turkey | 1,426,352 | 367,858 | -1,058,494 |
| Netherlands | 971,190 | 524,184 | -447,006 |
| India | 149,447 | 1,195,849 | +1,046,402 |
| South Korea | 770,492 | 389,134 | -381,358 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 316,980 | 0 | -316,980 |
| Italy | 48,339 | 177,792 | +129,453 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 47,177,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,363,055 |
| Air transport | 9,178 |
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) | 30,189,444 | 16,987,751 | -13,201,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,562,593 | 7,800,462 | +237,869 |
| Air transport | 988 | 8,190 | +7,202 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,862,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,201,731 |
| Dover | 7,569,794 |
| Southampton | 3,712,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,612,756 |
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 | 15,209,987 | 5,652,535 | -9,557,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,051,594 | 8,150,137 | +98,543 |
| Dover | 4,095,260 | 3,474,534 | -620,726 |
| Southampton | 2,829,117 | 883,677 | -1,945,440 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,195,006 | 2,417,750 | +1,222,744 |
| Boston | 1,773,269 | 1,132,393 | -640,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,831,939 | 898,412 | -933,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,547,110 | 439,989 | -1,107,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 213,418 | 531,044 | +317,626 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 676,392 | +676,392 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 65,273,613 |
| Spain | 18,126,296 |
| Italy | 7,185,335 |
| Brazil | 6,266,403 |
| France | 6,226,862 |
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 | 37,928,568 | 27,345,045 | -10,583,523 |
| Spain | 9,935,359 | 8,190,937 | -1,744,422 |
| Italy | 5,301,797 | 1,883,538 | -3,418,259 |
| Brazil | 5,742,259 | 524,144 | -5,218,115 |
| France | 3,745,748 | 2,481,114 | -1,264,634 |
| Greece | 3,942,303 | 1,026,620 | -2,915,683 |
| Netherlands | 223,391 | 4,184,070 | +3,960,679 |
| Bangladesh | 2,272,724 | 1,891,919 | -380,805 |
| Egypt | 970,754 | 871,988 | -98,766 |
| Turkey | 47,390 | 1,315,992 | +1,268,602 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,887,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,329,687 |
| Air transport | 37,984 |
| Other | 395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,166,037 | 41,721,847 | -19,444,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,967,778 | 9,361,909 | -2,605,869 |
| Air transport | 5,565 | 32,419 | +26,854 |
| Other | 101 | 294 | +193 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 77,280,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,366,642 |
| London | 10,194,540 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,134,127 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,057,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 44,281,589 | 32,998,645 | -11,282,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,013,067 | 4,353,575 | -6,659,492 |
| London | 5,465,261 | 4,729,279 | -735,982 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,475,968 | 3,658,159 | -1,817,809 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,225,110 | 3,832,246 | -1,392,864 |
| Harwich | 616,517 | 314,643 | -301,874 |
| Portsmouth | 546,471 | 314,832 | -231,639 |
| Southampton | 19,756 | 569,671 | +549,915 |
| Felixstowe | 112,806 | 120,033 | +7,227 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,053 | 46,355 | -97,698 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72101220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin tin-coated steel sheets, used for food packaging and containers