Import/export HS code 73090051: Extra-large steel or iron containers
Massive iron or steel storage tanks with a capacity of over 100,000 liters. Used for storing liquids or solids in bulk
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 4,690,688 |
| Germany | 4,606,598 |
| Ireland | 3,866,946 |
| Netherlands | 3,024,997 |
| Poland | 2,961,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 4,690,688 | 0 | -4,690,688 |
| Germany | 576,427 | 4,030,171 | +3,453,744 |
| Ireland | 3,139,012 | 727,934 | -2,411,078 |
| Netherlands | 1,737,405 | 1,287,592 | -449,813 |
| Poland | 626,216 | 2,334,891 | +1,708,675 |
| Spain | 231,505 | 1,141,040 | +909,535 |
| Italy | 606,302 | 200,745 | -405,557 |
| Greece | 588,822 | 0 | -588,822 |
| France | 285,843 | 185,837 | -100,006 |
| Czechia | 75,313 | 305,374 | +230,061 |
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 | 5,091,505 |
| Slovenia | 4,170,796 |
| Ireland | 3,813,933 |
| Poland | 2,992,998 |
| Netherlands | 2,506,384 |
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 | 1,014,925 | 4,076,580 | +3,061,655 |
| Slovenia | 4,170,796 | 0 | -4,170,796 |
| Ireland | 3,093,371 | 720,562 | -2,372,809 |
| Poland | 705,659 | 2,287,339 | +1,581,680 |
| Netherlands | 1,218,792 | 1,287,592 | +68,800 |
| Spain | 440,687 | 1,141,040 | +700,353 |
| Belgium | 519,892 | 173,822 | -346,070 |
| Italy | 606,302 | 25,456 | -580,846 |
| Greece | 588,822 | 0 | -588,822 |
| Czechia | 132,568 | 370,802 | +238,234 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 21,263,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,080,007 |
| Other | 138,993 |
| Road transport | 15,020 |
| Air transport | 2,553 |
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) | 11,710,813 | 9,553,082 | -2,157,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,252,770 | 827,237 | -425,533 |
| Other | 103,685 | 35,308 | -68,377 |
| Road transport | 15,020 | 0 | -15,020 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,553 | +2,553 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,506,302 |
| Dover | 3,401,966 |
| Harwich | 2,448,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,233,723 |
| Heysham | 1,605,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 1,854,487 | 1,651,815 | -202,672 |
| Dover | 2,744,634 | 657,332 | -2,087,302 |
| Harwich | 321,342 | 2,127,341 | +1,805,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,033,002 | 1,200,721 | +167,719 |
| Heysham | 1,605,252 | 0 | -1,605,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 834,418 | 725,288 | -109,130 |
| Holyhead | 1,157,104 | 351,190 | -805,914 |
| London | 310,021 | 1,166,804 | +856,783 |
| Felixstowe | 259,420 | 1,135,942 | +876,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 182,530 | 822,180 | +639,650 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
Civil engineering
|
4 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 13,299,404 |
| United States | 8,907,633 |
| Ireland | 6,717,673 |
| Netherlands | 6,304,946 |
| Norway | 5,085,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 9,138,725 | 4,160,679 | -4,978,046 |
| United States | 4,218,099 | 4,689,534 | +471,435 |
| Ireland | 2,902,187 | 3,815,486 | +913,299 |
| Netherlands | 3,084,785 | 3,220,161 | +135,376 |
| Norway | 1,511,096 | 3,574,818 | +2,063,722 |
| Malaysia | 83,055 | 2,267,303 | +2,184,248 |
| Germany | 598,968 | 1,591,805 | +992,837 |
| Uganda | 224,356 | 1,876,854 | +1,652,498 |
| Mexico | 318,787 | 1,776,864 | +1,458,077 |
| Chile | 1,952,038 | 0 | -1,952,038 |
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 | 394 |
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 | 0 | 394 | +394 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,802,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,504,482 |
| Air transport | 734,430 |
| Other | 394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,231,820 | 25,570,687 | +2,338,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,042,186 | 12,462,296 | +2,420,110 |
| Air transport | 491,123 | 243,307 | -247,816 |
| Other | 0 | 394 | +394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 14,309,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,608,574 |
| Felixstowe | 12,509,296 |
| Southampton | 9,192,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,214,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,868,234 | 5,440,971 | -3,427,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,490,868 | 7,117,706 | +626,838 |
| Felixstowe | 4,089,187 | 8,420,109 | +4,330,922 |
| Southampton | 4,793,559 | 4,398,890 | -394,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,487,290 | 5,727,614 | +3,240,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,833,968 | 2,285,457 | +451,489 |
| Holyhead | 599,347 | 1,891,493 | +1,292,146 |
| Portsmouth | 111,523 | 1,258,427 | +1,146,904 |
| Poole | 1,339,331 | 0 | -1,339,331 |
| Heysham | 1,097,213 | 176,980 | -920,233 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73090051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Massive iron or steel storage tanks with a capacity of over 100,000 liters. Used for storing liquids or solids in bulk