Import/export HS code 73102191: Thin steel or iron cans (less than 0.5mm)
Iron or steel cans with a thin wall (less than 0.5mm thick). Used for lightweight packaging of food or drinks
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 48,638,067 |
| China | 20,081,594 |
| Netherlands | 11,925,573 |
| Germany | 8,996,496 |
| France | 4,698,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 22,658,576 | 25,979,491 | +3,320,915 |
| China | 9,258,034 | 10,823,560 | +1,565,526 |
| Netherlands | 6,300,734 | 5,624,839 | -675,895 |
| Germany | 3,932,106 | 5,064,390 | +1,132,284 |
| France | 2,568,897 | 2,129,969 | -438,928 |
| Italy | 1,227,308 | 1,419,771 | +192,463 |
| Austria | 517,001 | 543,356 | +26,355 |
| Belgium | 151,925 | 279,549 | +127,624 |
| India | 116,232 | 117,010 | +778 |
| United States | 107,363 | 56,066 | -51,297 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 49,454,941 |
| China | 20,243,690 |
| Netherlands | 11,133,086 |
| Germany | 9,332,610 |
| France | 3,673,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 22,747,880 | 26,707,061 | +3,959,181 |
| China | 9,327,725 | 10,915,965 | +1,588,240 |
| Netherlands | 6,035,278 | 5,097,808 | -937,470 |
| Germany | 4,199,435 | 5,133,175 | +933,740 |
| France | 2,107,508 | 1,566,010 | -541,498 |
| Italy | 1,550,006 | 1,597,547 | +47,541 |
| Austria | 517,218 | 641,619 | +124,401 |
| India | 116,232 | 117,010 | +778 |
| United Kingdom | 30,589 | 163,753 | +133,164 |
| United States | 107,363 | 56,066 | -51,297 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,677,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,317,428 |
| Road transport | 1,711,909 |
| Air transport | 409,285 |
| Other | 29,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,994,024 | 37,683,055 | +3,689,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,803,162 | 13,514,266 | +1,711,104 |
| Road transport | 992,464 | 719,445 | -273,019 |
| Air transport | 153,592 | 255,693 | +102,101 |
| Other | 15,987 | 13,379 | -2,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 25,521,626 |
| Felixstowe | 19,643,146 |
| Southampton | 12,693,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,151,738 |
| Dover | 8,114,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,018,508 | 15,503,118 | +5,484,610 |
| Felixstowe | 12,942,950 | 6,700,196 | -6,242,754 |
| Southampton | 4,820,206 | 7,873,356 | +3,053,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,067,858 | 4,083,880 | -983,978 |
| Dover | 4,219,792 | 3,894,854 | -324,938 |
| Liverpool Docks | 673,213 | 3,901,879 | +3,228,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 900,430 | 2,541,449 | +1,641,019 |
| Hull | 1,499,082 | 1,603,461 | +104,379 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,426,403 | 1,358,573 | -67,830 |
| ZLC | 1,332,617 | 873,809 | -458,808 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 35 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-12 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUPL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 99 |
| JAMES BRIGGS LIMITED | 98 |
| CHARLESWATER LIMITED | 92 |
| REABROOK LTD | 87 |
| THE SILVER CRANE COMPANY LIMITED | 81 |
| UNIVERSAL TOILETRIES CORPORATION LIMITED | 75 |
| TEEMORE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 70 |
| WV ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 61 |
| L.E.C.(L'POOL) LIMITED | 54 |
| FENTON PACKAGING LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,729,973 |
| Italy | 5,632,524 |
| Netherlands | 4,558,047 |
| Germany | 2,339,759 |
| France | 2,028,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,886,112 | 5,843,861 | -42,251 |
| Italy | 2,896,699 | 2,735,825 | -160,874 |
| Netherlands | 2,251,136 | 2,306,911 | +55,775 |
| Germany | 1,097,829 | 1,241,930 | +144,101 |
| France | 714,002 | 1,314,069 | +600,067 |
| Poland | 547,712 | 595,179 | +47,467 |
| United States | 596,850 | 497,871 | -98,979 |
| Spain | 135,405 | 139,996 | +4,591 |
| Ireland | 97,416 | 152,560 | +55,144 |
| Canada | 45,670 | 168,264 | +122,594 |
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 | 94,751 |
| Turkey | 7,374 |
| Germany | 5,778 |
| France | 4,689 |
| Ireland | 4,558 |
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 | 44,032 | 50,719 | +6,687 |
| Turkey | 6,993 | 381 | -6,612 |
| Germany | 1,462 | 4,316 | +2,854 |
| France | 3,891 | 798 | -3,093 |
| Ireland | 4,292 | 266 | -4,026 |
| XI | 0 | 967 | +967 |
| Italy | 168 | 0 | -168 |
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) | 27,847,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,575,788 |
| Other | 129,367 |
| Air transport | 54,423 |
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) | 13,418,265 | 14,429,149 | +1,010,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 848,483 | 727,305 | -121,178 |
| Other | 61,219 | 68,148 | +6,929 |
| Air transport | 43,313 | 11,110 | -32,203 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,368,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,705,981 |
| Harwich | 1,173,486 |
| Liverpool Docks | 937,426 |
| Dover | 856,785 |
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 | 10,863,242 | 11,505,599 | +642,357 |
| Immingham Docks | 950,335 | 1,755,646 | +805,311 |
| Harwich | 656,639 | 516,847 | -139,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 405,294 | 532,132 | +126,838 |
| Dover | 773,150 | 83,635 | -689,515 |
| Felixstowe | 182,182 | 408,229 | +226,047 |
| Southampton | 232,928 | 133,563 | -99,365 |
| 000 | 61,219 | 68,148 | +6,929 |
| Heysham | 23,812 | 76,966 | +53,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,678 | 0 | -100,678 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73102191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel cans with a thin wall (less than 0.5mm thick). Used for lightweight packaging of food or drinks