Import/export HS code 73102199: Thick steel or iron cans (0.5mm or more)
Iron or steel cans with a thicker wall (0.5mm or more). These are more durable and used for heavy-duty packaging
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,831,855 |
| Turkey | 1,443,507 |
| India | 1,025,490 |
| Germany | 864,078 |
| Spain | 819,418 |
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 | 1,418,372 | 1,413,483 | -4,889 |
| Turkey | 1,369,060 | 74,447 | -1,294,613 |
| India | 652,522 | 372,968 | -279,554 |
| Germany | 503,420 | 360,658 | -142,762 |
| Spain | 777,720 | 41,698 | -736,022 |
| Netherlands | 191,629 | 217,085 | +25,456 |
| Italy | 119,074 | 74,312 | -44,762 |
| Sweden | 50,321 | 30,544 | -19,777 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 79,113 | +79,113 |
| Belgium | 22,205 | 33,078 | +10,873 |
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 | 2,889,449 |
| Turkey | 1,451,441 |
| India | 1,025,490 |
| Germany | 862,759 |
| Spain | 855,796 |
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 | 1,441,592 | 1,447,857 | +6,265 |
| Turkey | 1,369,060 | 82,381 | -1,286,679 |
| India | 652,522 | 372,968 | -279,554 |
| Germany | 494,250 | 368,509 | -125,741 |
| Spain | 777,720 | 78,076 | -699,644 |
| Netherlands | 180,739 | 186,495 | +5,756 |
| Italy | 119,074 | 74,312 | -44,762 |
| Sweden | 51,408 | 30,544 | -20,864 |
| United States | 36,536 | 14,413 | -22,123 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 50,460 | +50,460 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Kent | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 6,233,143 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,354,176 |
| Air transport | 418,341 |
| Road transport | 21,719 |
| Other | 117 |
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) | 3,871,802 | 2,361,341 | -1,510,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,111,313 | 242,863 | -868,450 |
| Air transport | 240,458 | 177,883 | -62,575 |
| Road transport | 21,719 | 0 | -21,719 |
| Other | 96 | 21 | -75 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,284,325 |
| Southampton | 1,549,558 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,275,904 |
| Poole | 605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 444,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,351,999 | 932,326 | -419,673 |
| Southampton | 621,632 | 927,926 | +306,294 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,275,904 | 0 | -1,275,904 |
| Poole | 605,590 | 0 | -605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,066 | 190,430 | -63,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,230 | 255,080 | +65,850 |
| Dover | 144,350 | 107,424 | -36,926 |
| Middlesbrough | 155,672 | 32,640 | -123,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,689 | 80,276 | +30,587 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,824 | 21,798 | -75,026 |
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 | 36 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O'NEILL GMBH | 34 |
| PROTECTILE LIMITED | 32 |
| O'NEILL GMBH | 30 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 25 |
| YATES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 25 |
| TINWARE DIRECT LIMITED | 23 |
| DOUTHWAITE & CO LIMITED | 23 |
| WORLDWIDE DRINKS LIMITED | 22 |
| N.T. INTERNATIONAL PLC | 21 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 6,350,918 |
| United States | 1,297,220 |
| Mexico | 515,182 |
| Netherlands | 240,680 |
| Ireland | 218,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 6,350,918 | 0 | -6,350,918 |
| United States | 1,223,404 | 73,816 | -1,149,588 |
| Mexico | 503,142 | 12,040 | -491,102 |
| Netherlands | 6,815 | 233,865 | +227,050 |
| Ireland | 127,449 | 91,519 | -35,930 |
| Czechia | 0 | 137,922 | +137,922 |
| Germany | 84,180 | 34,734 | -49,446 |
| France | 62,161 | 24,151 | -38,010 |
| Indonesia | 5,287 | 80,895 | +75,608 |
| Canada | 75,961 | 6,076 | -69,885 |
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 | 38,714 |
| China | 34,686 |
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 | 35,332 | 3,382 | -31,950 |
| China | 18,975 | 15,711 | -3,264 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,286,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 674,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 643,772 |
| Other | 73,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,928,663 | 358,171 | -7,570,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 548,469 | 126,473 | -421,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 311,649 | 332,123 | +20,474 |
| Other | 54,307 | 19,276 | -35,031 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 6,349,169 |
| Manchester Airport | 949,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 694,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,513 |
| Felixstowe | 373,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 6,349,169 | 0 | -6,349,169 |
| Manchester Airport | 940,960 | 8,329 | -932,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 461,884 | 232,495 | -229,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,283 | 243,230 | +90,947 |
| Felixstowe | 373,932 | 0 | -373,932 |
| East Midlands Airport | 123,054 | 101,526 | -21,528 |
| Southampton | 115,357 | 83,826 | -31,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,524 | 19,857 | -50,667 |
| 000 | 54,307 | 19,276 | -35,031 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,596 | 12,504 | -41,092 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73102199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel cans with a thicker wall (0.5mm or more). These are more durable and used for heavy-duty packaging