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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 |
| Italy | 79,476 |
| Germany | 73,225 |
| Netherlands | 60,198 |
| Norway | 28,602 |
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 |
| Italy | 10,172 | 69,304 | +59,132 |
| Germany | 24,098 | 49,127 | +25,029 |
| Netherlands | 9,786 | 50,412 | +40,626 |
| Norway | 19,607 | 8,995 | -10,612 |
| United States | 10,276 | 0 | -10,276 |
| Malaysia | 2,237 | 6,925 | +4,688 |
| India | 2,849 | 5,804 | +2,955 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 6,056 | +6,056 |
| China | 3,939 | 0 | -3,939 |
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 |
| Italy | 121,923 |
| Germany | 39,134 |
| Sweden | 20,726 |
| United States | 10,276 |
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 |
| Italy | 10,172 | 111,751 | +101,579 |
| Germany | 33,884 | 5,250 | -28,634 |
| Sweden | 20,726 | 0 | -20,726 |
| United States | 10,276 | 0 | -10,276 |
| India | 2,849 | 6,778 | +3,929 |
| Malaysia | 2,237 | 6,925 | +4,688 |
| Norway | 0 | 8,995 | +8,995 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 6,056 | +6,056 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,698 | +4,698 |
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 | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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) | 361,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,630 |
| Air transport | 17,020 |
| 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) | 147,919 | 213,692 | +65,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,301 | 27,329 | +8,028 |
| Air transport | 6,752 | 10,268 | +3,516 |
| Other | 0 | 1,845 | +1,845 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 118,386 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,916 |
| Dover | 74,775 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,065 |
| Southampton | 16,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 28,964 | 89,422 | +60,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,224 | 45,692 | -6,532 |
| Dover | 21,101 | 53,674 | +32,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,522 | 7,543 | -26,979 |
| Southampton | 4,135 | 12,729 | +8,594 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,068 | +15,068 |
| London | 11,598 | 0 | -11,598 |
| Harwich | 7,580 | 2,293 | -5,287 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 8,995 | +8,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,057 | +8,057 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Accommodation
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,695,602 |
| Italy | 2,014,461 |
| Germany | 476,784 |
| Kenya | 216,312 |
| Kazakhstan | 214,846 |
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 | 2,304,160 | 1,391,442 | -912,718 |
| Italy | 1,164,141 | 850,320 | -313,821 |
| Germany | 167,511 | 309,273 | +141,762 |
| Kenya | 157,653 | 58,659 | -98,994 |
| Kazakhstan | 83,212 | 131,634 | +48,422 |
| Israel | 66,977 | 63,821 | -3,156 |
| Czechia | 19,010 | 27,937 | +8,927 |
| Ireland | 16,722 | 1,238 | -15,484 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 17,184 | +17,184 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,609 | 0 | -15,609 |
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) | 6,462,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 336,311 |
| Air transport | 74,109 |
| 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) | 3,757,308 | 2,705,631 | -1,051,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,167 | 110,144 | -116,023 |
| Air transport | 20,109 | 54,000 | +33,891 |
| Other | 0 | 8 | +8 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,441,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,513 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,683 |
| Holyhead | 14,698 |
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 | 3,736,690 | 2,704,401 | -1,032,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,190 | 46,323 | -112,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,977 | 63,821 | -3,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,111 | 35,572 | +18,461 |
| Holyhead | 14,698 | 0 | -14,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,148 | 7,935 | +6,787 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 8,623 | +8,623 |
| Harwich | 3,896 | 0 | -3,896 |
| ZLC | 1,850 | 1,870 | +20 |
| Fishguard | 2,024 | 0 | -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