Import/export HS code 72107010: Varnished tinplate or chromium-coated steel sheets
Steel sheets with varnish or chromium coating, used in packaging and decorative applications
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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 | 4,184,847 |
| Italy | 1,073,979 |
| Czechia | 863,760 |
| Germany | 581,988 |
| Spain | 231,915 |
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 | 2,468,099 | 1,716,748 | -751,351 |
| Italy | 671,257 | 402,722 | -268,535 |
| Czechia | 0 | 863,760 | +863,760 |
| Germany | 252,595 | 329,393 | +76,798 |
| Spain | 50,678 | 181,237 | +130,559 |
| Poland | 113,220 | 61,800 | -51,420 |
| India | 134,861 | 0 | -134,861 |
| Switzerland | 106,655 | 3,120 | -103,535 |
| France | 35,267 | 57,059 | +21,792 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 34,237 | +34,237 |
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 | 4,186,427 |
| Italy | 1,088,549 |
| Czechia | 866,880 |
| Germany | 592,541 |
| Spain | 259,902 |
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 | 2,469,679 | 1,716,748 | -752,931 |
| Italy | 685,827 | 402,722 | -283,105 |
| Czechia | 0 | 866,880 | +866,880 |
| Germany | 269,380 | 323,161 | +53,781 |
| Spain | 72,433 | 187,469 | +115,036 |
| Poland | 113,220 | 61,800 | -51,420 |
| India | 134,861 | 0 | -134,861 |
| Belgium | 84,053 | 0 | -84,053 |
| France | 0 | 61,084 | +61,084 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 34,237 | +34,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 4,363,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,039,578 |
| Road transport | 67,459 |
| Air transport | 36,951 |
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) | 2,598,924 | 1,764,472 | -834,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,147,917 | 1,891,661 | +743,744 |
| Road transport | 67,459 | 0 | -67,459 |
| Air transport | 27,599 | 9,352 | -18,247 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,792,208 |
| Dover | 2,583,770 |
| Felixstowe | 537,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,358,901 | 1,433,307 | -925,594 |
| Dover | 961,663 | 1,622,107 | +660,444 |
| Felixstowe | 220,762 | 316,398 | +95,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,269 | 143,593 | +101,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,570 | 100,379 | +85,809 |
| London | 58,507 | 14,847 | -43,660 |
| ZLC | 67,459 | 0 | -67,459 |
| Harwich | 59,571 | 0 | -59,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,257 | 3,591 | -13,666 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 13,224 | 3,045 | -10,179 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLADCO PROFILES LTD. | 32 |
| HARMAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 27 |
| BMI GROUP UK LIMITED | 10 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 10 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| WHITEWOLF CYLINDERS LTD | 7 |
| RELIANCE WORLDWIDE CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
| EURO AUCTIONS LIMITED | 6 |
| MASSILLY (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,009,792 |
| Netherlands | 798,498 |
| Egypt | 432,486 |
| Finland | 362,186 |
| Poland | 269,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,995,432 | 1,014,360 | -1,981,072 |
| Netherlands | 603,331 | 195,167 | -408,164 |
| Egypt | 384,885 | 47,601 | -337,284 |
| Finland | 12,334 | 349,852 | +337,518 |
| Poland | 0 | 269,345 | +269,345 |
| United States | 0 | 213,686 | +213,686 |
| Turkey | 0 | 195,710 | +195,710 |
| Italy | 12,393 | 179,712 | +167,319 |
| Sweden | 119,546 | 1,237 | -118,309 |
| Germany | 103,449 | 13,953 | -89,496 |
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) | 5,957,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,193 |
| Air transport | 27,534 |
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) | 3,894,007 | 2,063,768 | -1,830,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,119 | 438,074 | -18,045 |
| Air transport | 8,611 | 18,923 | +10,312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 2,772,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 688,190 |
| Felixstowe | 656,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 646,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 497,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard | 2,772,301 | 0 | -2,772,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 531,539 | 156,651 | -374,888 |
| Felixstowe | 377,399 | 279,004 | -98,395 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 646,171 | +646,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,206 | 338,782 | +179,576 |
| Dover | 81,681 | 337,716 | +256,035 |
| Heysham | 0 | 341,363 | +341,363 |
| Milford | 208,678 | 0 | -208,678 |
| Harwich | 26,991 | 170,812 | +143,821 |
| Southampton | 0 | 194,763 | +194,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72107010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel sheets with varnish or chromium coating, used in packaging and decorative applications