Import/export HS code 73090059: Large steel or iron containers (under 100,000 liters)
Big iron or steel storage tanks with a capacity of up to 100,000 liters. Used for storing liquids or solids in large quantities
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,120,453 |
| Poland | 12,531,299 |
| Netherlands | 10,234,166 |
| Germany | 8,529,745 |
| Ireland | 7,809,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,804,491 | 6,315,962 | -3,488,529 |
| Poland | 10,333,059 | 2,198,240 | -8,134,819 |
| Netherlands | 6,782,730 | 3,451,436 | -3,331,294 |
| Germany | 5,503,520 | 3,026,225 | -2,477,295 |
| Ireland | 3,968,907 | 3,840,462 | -128,445 |
| China | 1,892,183 | 3,553,498 | +1,661,315 |
| Italy | 3,073,413 | 2,087,403 | -986,010 |
| Turkey | 3,595,228 | 1,213,129 | -2,382,099 |
| Croatia | 1,142,386 | 1,511,731 | +369,345 |
| Spain | 911,588 | 992,507 | +80,919 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 16,864,813 |
| Germany | 10,021,482 |
| France | 10,004,166 |
| Ireland | 6,545,327 |
| Netherlands | 5,923,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 13,289,454 | 3,575,359 | -9,714,095 |
| Germany | 5,963,359 | 4,058,123 | -1,905,236 |
| France | 5,198,586 | 4,805,580 | -393,006 |
| Ireland | 3,374,656 | 3,170,671 | -203,985 |
| Netherlands | 4,697,787 | 1,226,012 | -3,471,775 |
| China | 2,083,389 | 3,585,402 | +1,502,013 |
| Italy | 3,006,607 | 2,607,861 | -398,746 |
| Turkey | 3,661,451 | 1,146,136 | -2,515,315 |
| United Kingdom | 3,662,444 | 1,094,590 | -2,567,854 |
| Croatia | 1,179,780 | 1,613,337 | +433,557 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
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 | 19 | 11 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 10 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Essex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 8 | +4 |
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) | 61,091,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,148,759 |
| Road transport | 1,822,544 |
| Air transport | 1,493,248 |
| Other | 932,184 |
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) | 39,043,782 | 22,047,740 | -16,996,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,294,545 | 6,854,214 | -6,440,331 |
| Road transport | 739,770 | 1,082,774 | +343,004 |
| Air transport | 947,066 | 546,182 | -400,884 |
| Other | 357,722 | 574,462 | +216,740 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,007,364 |
| Harwich | 11,438,329 |
| Felixstowe | 5,687,617 |
| Portsmouth | 4,915,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,815,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,995,755 | 8,011,609 | -984,146 |
| Harwich | 9,977,978 | 1,460,351 | -8,517,627 |
| Felixstowe | 4,352,308 | 1,335,309 | -3,016,999 |
| Portsmouth | 2,038,841 | 2,876,404 | +837,563 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,882,521 | 1,932,806 | -949,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,313,197 | 1,403,253 | -1,909,944 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,868,747 | 0 | -3,868,747 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,300,114 | 1,219,160 | -1,080,954 |
| Killingholme | 2,309,983 | 971,397 | -1,338,586 |
| Hull | 397,755 | 2,065,430 | +1,667,675 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 65 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 43 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KOMATSU UK LIMITED | 67 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 57 |
| AALBERTS HFC LIMITED | 45 |
| AGGREKO UK LIMITED | 45 |
| RELIANCE WORLDWIDE CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| DENIOS LIMITED | 41 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 41 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 40 |
| LOCHINVAR LIMITED | 30 |
| EICHINGER EQUIPMENT LTD | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 146 |
| 1m-15m | 104 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | 7,548,908 |
| France | 6,450,789 |
| Norway | 4,780,141 |
| Germany | 3,752,567 |
| Poland | 3,474,348 |
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 | 3,167,071 | 4,381,837 | +1,214,766 |
| France | 3,849,780 | 2,601,009 | -1,248,771 |
| Norway | 2,792,503 | 1,987,638 | -804,865 |
| Germany | 2,539,504 | 1,213,063 | -1,326,441 |
| Poland | 1,832,376 | 1,641,972 | -190,404 |
| Netherlands | 1,374,342 | 1,152,728 | -221,614 |
| Belgium | 857,261 | 670,297 | -186,964 |
| United States | 928,497 | 223,651 | -704,846 |
| Italy | 472,235 | 489,597 | +17,362 |
| China | 314,953 | 533,400 | +218,447 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,129,505 |
| Spain | 986,615 |
| Sweden | 57,630 |
| XI | 44,436 |
| Poland | 12,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,379,872 | 749,633 | -630,239 |
| Spain | 0 | 986,615 | +986,615 |
| Sweden | 57,630 | 0 | -57,630 |
| XI | 22,807 | 21,629 | -1,178 |
| Poland | 4,746 | 7,816 | +3,070 |
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) | 27,403,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,395,147 |
| Other | 3,258,551 |
| Air transport | 719,644 |
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) | 15,452,835 | 11,950,611 | -3,502,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,543,450 | 2,851,697 | -691,753 |
| Other | 1,491,819 | 1,766,732 | +274,913 |
| Air transport | 394,293 | 325,351 | -68,942 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,381,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,664,250 |
| Dover | 5,122,807 |
| 000 | 3,258,551 |
| Holyhead | 2,323,397 |
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 | 7,066,194 | 4,315,301 | -2,750,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,529,245 | 2,135,005 | -1,394,240 |
| Dover | 2,731,092 | 2,391,715 | -339,377 |
| 000 | 1,491,819 | 1,766,732 | +274,913 |
| Holyhead | 733,731 | 1,589,666 | +855,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,312,337 | 548,506 | -763,831 |
| London Gateway Port | 884,322 | 458,493 | -425,829 |
| Felixstowe | 736,093 | 346,696 | -389,397 |
| Portsmouth | 291,165 | 570,395 | +279,230 |
| Heysham | 298,670 | 356,066 | +57,396 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73090059
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Big iron or steel storage tanks with a capacity of up to 100,000 liters. Used for storing liquids or solids in large quantities