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 | 45,437,008 |
| China | 18,776,058 |
| Netherlands | 11,493,352 |
| Germany | 7,928,317 |
| France | 4,438,604 |
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 | 22,570,161 | 22,866,847 | +296,686 |
| China | 9,400,543 | 9,375,515 | -25,028 |
| Netherlands | 5,487,627 | 6,005,725 | +518,098 |
| Germany | 3,868,780 | 4,059,537 | +190,757 |
| France | 2,599,554 | 1,839,050 | -760,504 |
| Italy | 1,222,731 | 1,298,577 | +75,846 |
| Austria | 551,850 | 423,547 | -128,303 |
| Belgium | 93,233 | 323,452 | +230,219 |
| India | 83,012 | 129,427 | +46,415 |
| United States | 118,089 | 61,620 | -56,469 |
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 | 45,979,469 |
| China | 18,832,439 |
| Netherlands | 10,821,465 |
| Germany | 8,482,076 |
| France | 3,475,649 |
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 | 22,596,145 | 23,383,324 | +787,179 |
| China | 9,367,051 | 9,465,388 | +98,337 |
| Netherlands | 5,353,434 | 5,468,031 | +114,597 |
| Germany | 4,223,977 | 4,258,099 | +34,122 |
| France | 2,128,521 | 1,347,128 | -781,393 |
| Italy | 1,509,375 | 1,540,176 | +30,801 |
| Austria | 552,067 | 510,303 | -41,764 |
| India | 83,012 | 129,427 | +46,415 |
| United States | 118,089 | 61,620 | -56,469 |
| United Kingdom | 29,549 | 117,241 | +87,692 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 66,942,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,687,963 |
| Road transport | 1,542,501 |
| Air transport | 336,375 |
| Other | 28,191 |
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) | 33,736,202 | 33,206,530 | -529,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,252,294 | 12,435,669 | +1,183,375 |
| Road transport | 992,255 | 550,246 | -442,009 |
| Air transport | 123,282 | 213,093 | +89,811 |
| Other | 6,041 | 22,150 | +16,109 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,518,392 |
| Felixstowe | 19,270,630 |
| Southampton | 12,370,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,084,348 |
| Dover | 7,793,880 |
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 | 9,798,122 | 13,720,270 | +3,922,148 |
| Felixstowe | 13,241,988 | 6,028,642 | -7,213,346 |
| Southampton | 4,797,662 | 7,573,279 | +2,775,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,730,302 | 4,354,046 | -376,256 |
| Dover | 4,245,007 | 3,548,873 | -696,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 727,296 | 2,812,057 | +2,084,761 |
| Hull | 1,005,900 | 1,645,177 | +639,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,505,008 | 948,340 | -556,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 784,175 | 1,305,816 | +521,641 |
| ZLC | 1,392,238 | 685,559 | -706,679 |
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 | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
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 | 94 |
| CHARLESWATER LIMITED | 90 |
| REABROOK LTD | 83 |
| THE SILVER CRANE COMPANY LIMITED | 78 |
| UNIVERSAL TOILETRIES CORPORATION LIMITED | 73 |
| TEEMORE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 66 |
| WV ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 57 |
| L.E.C.(L'POOL) LIMITED | 50 |
| ANYTHING 4 HOME LTD | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | 11,097,464 |
| Italy | 5,710,122 |
| Netherlands | 4,791,258 |
| Germany | 2,075,559 |
| France | 1,832,394 |
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 | 5,409,705 | 5,687,759 | +278,054 |
| Italy | 2,634,434 | 3,075,688 | +441,254 |
| Netherlands | 2,819,290 | 1,971,968 | -847,322 |
| Germany | 981,190 | 1,094,369 | +113,179 |
| France | 548,205 | 1,284,189 | +735,984 |
| Poland | 596,342 | 467,685 | -128,657 |
| United States | 412,626 | 520,208 | +107,582 |
| Spain | 117,417 | 146,854 | +29,437 |
| Ireland | 106,124 | 121,534 | +15,410 |
| 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 | 78,595 |
| Turkey | 8,545 |
| France | 6,239 |
| Ireland | 4,811 |
| Germany | 4,204 |
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 | 44,464 | 34,131 | -10,333 |
| Turkey | 8,122 | 423 | -7,699 |
| France | 5,441 | 798 | -4,643 |
| Ireland | 3,768 | 1,043 | -2,725 |
| Germany | 1,411 | 2,793 | +1,382 |
| XI | 43 | 967 | +924 |
| Italy | 168 | 0 | -168 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 26,166,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,156,936 |
| Other | 114,796 |
| Air transport | 50,184 |
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) | 12,232,719 | 13,933,411 | +1,700,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,427,277 | 729,659 | -697,618 |
| Other | 63,940 | 50,856 | -13,084 |
| Air transport | 37,773 | 12,411 | -25,362 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,766,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,531,460 |
| Harwich | 998,156 |
| Dover | 840,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 830,460 |
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 | 10,022,249 | 11,744,309 | +1,722,060 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,337,548 | 1,193,912 | -143,636 |
| Harwich | 534,432 | 463,724 | -70,708 |
| Dover | 707,382 | 132,808 | -574,574 |
| Liverpool Docks | 224,085 | 606,375 | +382,290 |
| Felixstowe | 430,038 | 248,594 | -181,444 |
| Southampton | 215,655 | 102,784 | -112,871 |
| 000 | 63,940 | 50,856 | -13,084 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,678 | 0 | -100,678 |
| Heysham | 28,448 | 64,342 | +35,894 |
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