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 | 2,948,546 |
| Turkey | 1,454,372 |
| India | 1,015,608 |
| Germany | 951,866 |
| Spain | 841,329 |
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 | 1,213,427 | 1,735,119 | +521,692 |
| Turkey | 1,379,723 | 74,649 | -1,305,074 |
| India | 642,210 | 373,398 | -268,812 |
| Germany | 596,759 | 355,107 | -241,652 |
| Spain | 796,994 | 44,335 | -752,659 |
| Netherlands | 196,630 | 326,978 | +130,348 |
| Italy | 126,403 | 75,064 | -51,339 |
| Sweden | 50,321 | 43,504 | -6,817 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 79,113 | +79,113 |
| France | 31,793 | 27,904 | -3,889 |
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 | 3,017,001 |
| Turkey | 1,462,306 |
| India | 1,015,608 |
| Germany | 951,303 |
| Spain | 876,487 |
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 | 1,236,647 | 1,780,354 | +543,707 |
| Turkey | 1,379,723 | 82,583 | -1,297,140 |
| India | 642,210 | 373,398 | -268,812 |
| Germany | 589,038 | 362,265 | -226,773 |
| Spain | 796,994 | 79,493 | -717,501 |
| Netherlands | 185,257 | 296,045 | +110,788 |
| Italy | 126,403 | 76,100 | -50,303 |
| Sweden | 51,408 | 43,504 | -7,904 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 50,460 | +50,460 |
| United States | 38,780 | 10,070 | -28,710 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 2 | -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) | 6,460,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,387,768 |
| Air transport | 537,954 |
| Road transport | 15,142 |
| Other | 218 |
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) | 3,750,266 | 2,709,808 | -1,040,458 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,171,015 | 216,753 | -954,262 |
| Air transport | 231,462 | 306,492 | +75,030 |
| Road transport | 15,142 | 0 | -15,142 |
| Other | 96 | 122 | +26 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,435,192 |
| Southampton | 1,469,913 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,275,904 |
| Poole | 605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 560,356 |
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 | 1,340,467 | 1,094,725 | -245,742 |
| Southampton | 507,424 | 962,489 | +455,065 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,275,904 | 0 | -1,275,904 |
| Poole | 605,590 | 0 | -605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 260,033 | 300,323 | +40,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,955 | 240,465 | +19,510 |
| Dover | 157,554 | 115,151 | -42,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,995 | 167,011 | +121,016 |
| Middlesbrough | 167,443 | 20,869 | -146,574 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,098 | 4,631 | -111,467 |
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 | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O'NEILL GMBH | 37 |
| O'NEILL GMBH | 33 |
| PROTECTILE LIMITED | 32 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 28 |
| YATES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 26 |
| TINWARE DIRECT LIMITED | 23 |
| DOUTHWAITE & CO LIMITED | 23 |
| N.T. INTERNATIONAL PLC | 22 |
| WORLDWIDE DRINKS LIMITED | 22 |
| STEWARTS (SCOTLAND) 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 | 51 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 6,350,669 |
| United States | 1,171,688 |
| Mexico | 513,290 |
| Ireland | 257,861 |
| Netherlands | 240,426 |
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 | 6,349,169 | 1,500 | -6,347,669 |
| United States | 1,068,429 | 103,259 | -965,170 |
| Mexico | 503,786 | 9,504 | -494,282 |
| Ireland | 135,948 | 121,913 | -14,035 |
| Netherlands | 5,647 | 234,779 | +229,132 |
| Czechia | 0 | 137,922 | +137,922 |
| Germany | 85,879 | 44,315 | -41,564 |
| France | 61,944 | 28,976 | -32,968 |
| Indonesia | 5,287 | 80,895 | +75,608 |
| Canada | 74,248 | 6,076 | -68,172 |
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 | 46,982 |
| XI | 38,315 |
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 | 18,389 | 28,593 | +10,204 |
| XI | 34,933 | 3,382 | -31,551 |
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 | 8,061,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 705,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 691,674 |
| Other | 85,542 |
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 | 7,689,500 | 371,795 | -7,317,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 321,683 | 383,343 | +61,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 539,973 | 151,701 | -388,272 |
| Other | 53,488 | 32,054 | -21,434 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 6,350,669 |
| Manchester Airport | 707,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 427,708 |
| 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 | 1,500 | -6,347,669 |
| Manchester Airport | 699,560 | 8,329 | -691,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 460,906 | 234,095 | -226,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,113 | 277,595 | +127,482 |
| Felixstowe | 373,932 | 0 | -373,932 |
| East Midlands Airport | 123,496 | 114,823 | -8,673 |
| Southampton | 115,357 | 83,826 | -31,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,376 | 39,233 | -31,143 |
| 000 | 53,488 | 32,054 | -21,434 |
| Holyhead | 22,869 | 49,401 | +26,532 |
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