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 | 34,416,288 |
| France | 12,178,901 |
| Taiwan | 2,855,422 |
| Germany | 2,574,241 |
| 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 | 25,201,786 | 9,214,502 | -15,987,284 |
| France | 6,768,527 | 5,410,374 | -1,358,153 |
| Taiwan | 1,125,418 | 1,730,004 | +604,586 |
| Germany | 1,643,138 | 931,103 | -712,035 |
| Turkey | 1,403,471 | 367,858 | -1,035,613 |
| Netherlands | 827,189 | 570,341 | -256,848 |
| India | 127,769 | 1,195,849 | +1,068,080 |
| South Korea | 770,492 | 389,134 | -381,358 |
| Belgium | 946,522 | 188,939 | -757,583 |
| 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 | 37,794,722 |
| France | 11,236,854 |
| Germany | 2,549,108 |
| Taiwan | 1,894,256 |
| Turkey | 1,792,654 |
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 | 27,417,449 | 10,377,273 | -17,040,176 |
| France | 6,569,652 | 4,667,202 | -1,902,450 |
| Germany | 1,618,005 | 931,103 | -686,902 |
| Taiwan | 1,021,293 | 872,963 | -148,330 |
| Turkey | 1,424,796 | 367,858 | -1,056,938 |
| Netherlands | 830,997 | 524,184 | -306,813 |
| India | 149,447 | 1,195,849 | +1,046,402 |
| South Korea | 770,492 | 389,134 | -381,358 |
| Italy | 226,131 | 0 | -226,131 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 118,046 | +118,046 |
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 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
| 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) | 45,918,382 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,875,862 |
| 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) | 31,910,781 | 14,007,601 | -17,903,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,367,132 | 6,508,730 | -1,858,402 |
| 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 | 20,386,569 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,890,074 |
| Dover | 7,274,332 |
| Southampton | 3,558,718 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,515,395 |
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 | 16,236,350 | 4,150,219 | -12,086,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,329,980 | 7,560,094 | -769,886 |
| Dover | 4,567,863 | 2,706,469 | -1,861,394 |
| Southampton | 3,318,164 | 240,554 | -3,077,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,313,773 | 2,201,622 | +887,849 |
| Boston | 1,816,446 | 916,057 | -900,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,941,575 | 647,027 | -1,294,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,547,110 | 439,989 | -1,107,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,194 | 475,268 | +206,074 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 63,397,204 |
| Spain | 18,012,943 |
| Italy | 6,699,983 |
| Brazil | 6,244,702 |
| France | 6,201,109 |
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 | 40,230,816 | 23,166,388 | -17,064,428 |
| Spain | 10,597,440 | 7,415,503 | -3,181,937 |
| Italy | 4,923,138 | 1,776,845 | -3,146,293 |
| Brazil | 5,720,558 | 524,144 | -5,196,414 |
| France | 5,012,441 | 1,188,668 | -3,823,773 |
| Greece | 3,807,961 | 881,514 | -2,926,447 |
| Netherlands | 223,391 | 4,184,070 | +3,960,679 |
| Bangladesh | 2,281,592 | 1,763,385 | -518,207 |
| Egypt | 872,085 | 681,528 | -190,557 |
| 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) | 99,887,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,728,216 |
| Air transport | 37,984 |
| Other | 333 |
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) | 63,509,465 | 36,378,059 | -27,131,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,065,795 | 7,662,421 | -5,403,374 |
| Air transport | 5,565 | 32,419 | +26,854 |
| Other | 39 | 294 | +255 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 75,263,746 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,835,055 |
| London | 9,844,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,833,955 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 8,802,941 |
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 | 46,991,177 | 28,272,569 | -18,718,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,811,822 | 4,023,233 | -6,788,589 |
| London | 5,298,598 | 4,545,774 | -752,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,469,316 | 2,364,639 | -4,104,677 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,432,152 | 3,370,789 | -2,061,363 |
| Portsmouth | 546,471 | 314,832 | -231,639 |
| Harwich | 472,956 | 314,643 | -158,313 |
| 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