Import/export HS code 72121090: Various tin-coated flat-rolled steel
Other flat-rolled steel products coated or plated with tin
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 138,148 |
| Germany | 73,225 |
| South Korea | 55,959 |
| Italy | 37,926 |
| China | 33,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 85,483 | 52,665 | -32,818 |
| Germany | 24,098 | 49,127 | +25,029 |
| South Korea | 55,959 | 0 | -55,959 |
| Italy | 14,341 | 23,585 | +9,244 |
| China | 33,623 | 0 | -33,623 |
| Norway | 19,607 | 8,995 | -10,612 |
| Netherlands | 7,224 | 9,553 | +2,329 |
| United States | 10,276 | 0 | -10,276 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 9,162 | +9,162 |
| India | 0 | 8,653 | +8,653 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 185,062 |
| South Korea | 57,857 |
| Germany | 39,134 |
| Italy | 36,952 |
| China | 31,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 86,396 | 98,666 | +12,270 |
| South Korea | 57,857 | 0 | -57,857 |
| Germany | 31,322 | 7,812 | -23,510 |
| Italy | 14,341 | 22,611 | +8,270 |
| China | 31,725 | 0 | -31,725 |
| Sweden | 19,607 | 1,119 | -18,488 |
| United States | 10,276 | 0 | -10,276 |
| India | 0 | 9,627 | +9,627 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 9,162 | +9,162 |
| Norway | 0 | 8,995 | +8,995 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,683 |
| Air transport | 71,092 |
| Other | 1,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,357 | 131,745 | -13,612 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,899 | 27,784 | -16,115 |
| Air transport | 65,761 | 5,331 | -60,430 |
| Other | 0 | 1,845 | +1,845 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 97,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,960 |
| Southampton | 46,548 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 52,224 | 45,692 | -6,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,964 | 46,001 | +17,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,959 | 2,001 | -53,958 |
| Southampton | 31,582 | 14,966 | -16,616 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,522 | 7,543 | -26,979 |
| Dover | 21,101 | 12,586 | -8,515 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,068 | +15,068 |
| London | 11,598 | 0 | -11,598 |
| Harwich | 5,018 | 4,855 | -163 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 8,995 | +8,995 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,930,945 |
| Italy | 2,217,869 |
| Germany | 516,783 |
| Kenya | 295,229 |
| Kazakhstan | 208,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,165,875 | 1,765,070 | -400,805 |
| Italy | 1,235,915 | 981,954 | -253,961 |
| Germany | 142,051 | 374,732 | +232,681 |
| Kenya | 187,040 | 108,189 | -78,851 |
| Kazakhstan | 27,135 | 181,659 | +154,524 |
| Israel | 0 | 130,798 | +130,798 |
| Czechia | 52,226 | 33,105 | -19,121 |
| Switzerland | 26,768 | 7,935 | -18,833 |
| Ireland | 8,626 | 9,334 | +708 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 17,184 | +17,184 |
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) | 6,980,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 408,203 |
| Air transport | 101,850 |
| Other | 8 |
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) | 3,634,380 | 3,345,693 | -288,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 180,015 | 228,188 | +48,173 |
| Air transport | 53,902 | 47,948 | -5,954 |
| Other | 0 | 8 | +8 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,958,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,405 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,621,858 | 3,336,367 | -285,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,015 | 97,390 | -82,625 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 130,798 | +130,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,136 | 29,520 | +5,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,916 | 7,935 | -19,981 |
| Holyhead | 8,626 | 6,072 | -2,554 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 8,623 | +8,623 |
| Harwich | 3,896 | 0 | -3,896 |
| ZLC | 1,850 | 1,870 | +20 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,024 | +2,024 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72121090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flat-rolled steel products coated or plated with tin