Import/export HS code 72121010: Tinplate, surface-treated only
Flat-rolled steel coated with tin, only surface-treated, not further worked
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 651,451 |
| Netherlands | 375,207 |
| China | 219,694 |
| Belgium | 155,660 |
| Malaysia | 80,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 429,354 | 222,097 | -207,257 |
| Netherlands | 151,721 | 223,486 | +71,765 |
| China | 199,595 | 20,099 | -179,496 |
| Belgium | 101,054 | 54,606 | -46,448 |
| Malaysia | 72,633 | 8,060 | -64,573 |
| Taiwan | 19,114 | 0 | -19,114 |
| France | 0 | 8,258 | +8,258 |
| Poland | 3,161 | 3,712 | +551 |
| Ireland | 4,254 | 35 | -4,219 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,557 | +1,557 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 643,916 |
| China | 369,073 |
| Taiwan | 223,246 |
| Philippines | 166,510 |
| Turkey | 46,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 401,535 | 242,381 | -159,154 |
| China | 348,974 | 20,099 | -328,875 |
| Taiwan | 123,690 | 99,556 | -24,134 |
| Philippines | 0 | 166,510 | +166,510 |
| Turkey | 46,197 | 0 | -46,197 |
| Poland | 30,983 | 3,712 | -27,271 |
| Malaysia | 21,933 | 8,060 | -13,873 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,557 | +1,557 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,412 | +1,412 |
| Austria | 1,301 | 0 | -1,301 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 952,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 551,910 |
| Air transport | 13,880 |
| Other | 7,609 |
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) | 689,334 | 262,776 | -426,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 281,389 | 270,521 | -10,868 |
| Air transport | 3,890 | 9,990 | +6,100 |
| Other | 7,574 | 35 | -7,539 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 395,496 |
| Felixstowe | 289,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 219,207 |
| Southampton | 215,641 |
| Dover | 114,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 237,368 | 158,128 | -79,240 |
| Felixstowe | 135,416 | 154,162 | +18,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,246 | 119,961 | +20,715 |
| Southampton | 207,581 | 8,060 | -199,521 |
| Dover | 88,574 | 25,739 | -62,835 |
| London | 51,824 | 6,510 | -45,314 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,294 | 23,864 | +1,570 |
| Hull | 38,575 | 1,391 | -37,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,647 | 20,099 | +1,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,667 | 1,557 | -28,110 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 26 |
| CLAMASON INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 15 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 11 |
| PLASTOREG EASTLIGHT LIMITED | 10 |
| ANT BM LIMITED | 7 |
| EXACLAIR LIMITED | 7 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 7 |
| LEONARDT LIMITED | 4 |
| CERCIS LIMITED | 3 |
| PRO TEST PANELS LTD | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 276,806 |
| Switzerland | 31,618 |
| Germany | 17,147 |
| Iceland | 8,850 |
| Spain | 8,501 |
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 | 257,848 | 18,958 | -238,890 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 31,618 | +31,618 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,147 | +17,147 |
| Iceland | 8,850 | 0 | -8,850 |
| Spain | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
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 | 276,806 |
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 | 257,848 | 18,958 | -238,890 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 276,806 |
| Air transport | 31,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 257,848 | 18,958 | -238,890 |
| Air transport | 0 | 31,618 | +31,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,850 | 17,147 | +8,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 276,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,618 |
| Boston | 17,147 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 257,848 | 18,958 | -238,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 31,618 | +31,618 |
| Boston | 0 | 17,147 | +17,147 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,850 | 0 | -8,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72121010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel coated with tin, only surface-treated, not further worked