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 | 652,334 |
| Netherlands | 364,366 |
| China | 219,694 |
| Belgium | 155,660 |
| Malaysia | 102,917 |
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 | 341,246 | 311,088 | -30,158 |
| Netherlands | 144,983 | 219,383 | +74,400 |
| China | 199,595 | 20,099 | -179,496 |
| Belgium | 101,054 | 54,606 | -46,448 |
| Malaysia | 67,887 | 35,030 | -32,857 |
| 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 | 689,856 |
| China | 339,406 |
| Taiwan | 207,249 |
| Philippines | 171,666 |
| Malaysia | 52,217 |
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 | 358,484 | 331,372 | -27,112 |
| China | 319,307 | 20,099 | -299,208 |
| Taiwan | 116,952 | 90,297 | -26,655 |
| Philippines | 0 | 171,666 | +171,666 |
| Malaysia | 17,187 | 35,030 | +17,843 |
| Turkey | 46,197 | 0 | -46,197 |
| Poland | 15,593 | 3,712 | -11,881 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,557 | +1,557 |
| Canada | 1,412 | 0 | -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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,049,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 467,001 |
| 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) | 665,072 | 384,213 | -280,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,375 | 264,626 | +62,251 |
| Air transport | 8,986 | 4,894 | -4,092 |
| 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 | 437,764 |
| Felixstowe | 305,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 248,784 |
| Southampton | 237,865 |
| Dover | 103,775 |
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 | 215,311 | 222,453 | +7,142 |
| Felixstowe | 155,803 | 150,059 | -5,744 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,140 | 152,644 | +56,504 |
| Southampton | 202,835 | 35,030 | -167,805 |
| Dover | 85,019 | 18,756 | -66,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,294 | 31,930 | +9,636 |
| Hull | 38,575 | 1,391 | -37,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,647 | 20,099 | +1,452 |
| Harwich | 14,579 | 1,712 | -12,867 |
| Thamesport | 6,264 | 9,573 | +3,309 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 27 |
| CLAMASON INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 16 |
| PLASTOREG EASTLIGHT LIMITED | 11 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 11 |
| 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 | 261,974 |
| Switzerland | 31,618 |
| Germany | 17,147 |
| Spain | 8,501 |
| Iceland | 5,250 |
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 | 242,976 | 18,998 | -223,978 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 31,618 | +31,618 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,147 | +17,147 |
| Spain | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
| Iceland | 5,250 | 0 | -5,250 |
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 | 261,974 |
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 | 242,976 | 18,998 | -223,978 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 261,974 |
| Air transport | 31,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,397 |
| 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 | 242,976 | 18,998 | -223,978 |
| Air transport | 0 | 31,618 | +31,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,250 | 17,147 | +11,897 |
| 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 | 261,974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,618 |
| Boston | 17,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,501 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,250 |
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 | 242,976 | 18,998 | -223,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 31,618 | +31,618 |
| Boston | 0 | 17,147 | +17,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,250 | 0 | -5,250 |
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