Import/export HS code 73102119: Drink-preserving steel or iron cans
Iron or steel cans designed for preserving drinks. These are sealed to maintain the quality of beverages
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,432,608 |
| Germany | 1,112,908 |
| Netherlands | 492,853 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 137,674 |
| Ireland | 64,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 529,734 | 902,874 | +373,140 |
| Germany | 670,354 | 442,554 | -227,800 |
| Netherlands | 48,105 | 444,748 | +396,643 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 103,206 | 34,468 | -68,738 |
| Ireland | 37,015 | 27,105 | -9,910 |
| Switzerland | 50,111 | 0 | -50,111 |
| France | 7,557 | 41,894 | +34,337 |
| Canada | 9,880 | 11,042 | +1,162 |
| Finland | 0 | 17,250 | +17,250 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,649 | +12,649 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,572,338 |
| Germany | 1,380,820 |
| Netherlands | 254,549 |
| Switzerland | 50,111 |
| Ireland | 43,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 626,522 | 945,816 | +319,294 |
| Germany | 722,370 | 658,450 | -63,920 |
| Netherlands | 949 | 253,600 | +252,651 |
| Switzerland | 50,111 | 0 | -50,111 |
| Ireland | 25,008 | 18,227 | -6,781 |
| Canada | 9,880 | 11,042 | +1,162 |
| Finland | 0 | 17,250 | +17,250 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,649 | +12,649 |
| France | 2,697 | 8,672 | +5,975 |
| United States | 0 | 10,683 | +10,683 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 1,563,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,234,405 |
| Air transport | 592,458 |
| Other | 20,885 |
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) | 800,186 | 763,006 | -37,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,229 | 813,176 | +391,947 |
| Air transport | 222,540 | 369,918 | +147,378 |
| Other | 12,007 | 8,878 | -3,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 929,396 |
| Felixstowe | 512,790 |
| Purfleet | 355,272 |
| Glasgow Airport | 351,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,184 |
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 | 449,303 | 480,093 | +30,790 |
| Felixstowe | 138,803 | 373,987 | +235,184 |
| Purfleet | 170,853 | 184,419 | +13,566 |
| Glasgow Airport | 200,917 | 150,820 | -50,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 279,184 | +279,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,623 | 217,904 | +196,281 |
| Belfast Port | 126,797 | 47,183 | -79,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,417 | 50,457 | -17,960 |
| Southampton | 96,431 | 4,439 | -91,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,888 | 38,763 | +3,875 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of beverages | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EBAC LIMITED | 22 |
| WHITEBOX DRINKS LIMITED | 17 |
| ADNAMS PLC | 12 |
| HARVEY & SON (LEWES) LIMITED | 11 |
| PHOTOBOX LIMITED | 10 |
| WOODFORDE'S LIMITED | 9 |
| GREENE KING LIMITED | 8 |
| P.WILKINSON CONTAINERS LIMITED | 7 |
| A T PROMOTIONS LIMITED | 7 |
| ASA UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 319,622 |
| France | 41,476 |
| South Korea | 37,171 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,188 |
| Greece | 11,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 48,804 | 270,818 | +222,014 |
| France | 0 | 41,476 | +41,476 |
| South Korea | 0 | 37,171 | +37,171 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,188 | 0 | -18,188 |
| Greece | 0 | 11,521 | +11,521 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,990 | 0 | -9,990 |
| Netherlands | 3,000 | 2,306 | -694 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 3,973 | +3,973 |
| United States | 1,862 | 1,088 | -774 |
| Oman | 2,100 | 0 | -2,100 |
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 | 330 |
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 | 330 | 0 | -330 |
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) | 367,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,493 |
| Air transport | 28,233 |
| Other | 330 |
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) | 52,966 | 314,995 | +262,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,828 | 52,665 | +45,837 |
| Air transport | 25,312 | 2,921 | -22,391 |
| Other | 330 | 0 | -330 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 319,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,755 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,288 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 48,804 | 270,818 | +222,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 48,692 | +48,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,000 | 42,755 | +39,755 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,288 | 0 | -20,288 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,828 | 0 | -6,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,162 | 1,088 | -2,074 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,973 | +3,973 |
| ZLC | 1,862 | 1,833 | -29 |
| Holyhead | 1,162 | 0 | -1,162 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,027 | +1,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73102119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel cans designed for preserving drinks. These are sealed to maintain the quality of beverages