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 | 3,069,027 |
| Turkey | 1,442,135 |
| India | 1,001,879 |
| Germany | 943,106 |
| Spain | 869,895 |
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 | 1,586,430 | 1,482,597 | -103,833 |
| Turkey | 1,392,732 | 49,403 | -1,343,329 |
| India | 629,747 | 372,132 | -257,615 |
| Germany | 569,421 | 373,685 | -195,736 |
| Spain | 795,728 | 74,167 | -721,561 |
| Netherlands | 173,001 | 330,030 | +157,029 |
| Italy | 107,529 | 80,553 | -26,976 |
| Sweden | 63,581 | 30,244 | -33,337 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 79,113 | +79,113 |
| France | 28,937 | 33,474 | +4,537 |
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 | 3,138,273 |
| Turkey | 1,450,069 |
| India | 1,001,879 |
| Germany | 944,267 |
| Spain | 905,053 |
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 | 1,619,204 | 1,519,069 | -100,135 |
| Turkey | 1,392,732 | 57,337 | -1,335,395 |
| India | 629,747 | 372,132 | -257,615 |
| Germany | 561,700 | 382,567 | -179,133 |
| Spain | 795,728 | 109,325 | -686,403 |
| Netherlands | 161,628 | 297,373 | +135,745 |
| Italy | 107,529 | 81,589 | -25,940 |
| Sweden | 63,581 | 30,244 | -33,337 |
| United States | 39,397 | 15,043 | -24,354 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,578,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,373,952 |
| Air transport | 509,511 |
| 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) | 4,135,488 | 2,442,562 | -1,692,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,158,440 | 215,512 | -942,928 |
| Air transport | 171,643 | 337,868 | +166,225 |
| 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 | 2,547,476 |
| Southampton | 1,464,260 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,257,820 |
| Poole | 605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 539,779 |
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 | 1,472,320 | 1,075,156 | -397,164 |
| Southampton | 739,318 | 724,942 | -14,376 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,257,820 | 0 | -1,257,820 |
| Poole | 605,590 | 0 | -605,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 236,404 | 303,375 | +66,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,792 | 237,170 | -8,622 |
| Dover | 141,574 | 113,852 | -27,722 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,276 | 150,276 | +87,000 |
| Middlesbrough | 188,312 | 0 | -188,312 |
| Eurotunnel | 118,622 | 2,107 | -116,515 |
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
|
38 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
11 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O'NEILL GMBH | 38 |
| O'NEILL GMBH | 34 |
| PROTECTILE LIMITED | 32 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 29 |
| YATES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 26 |
| DOUTHWAITE & CO LIMITED | 24 |
| WORLDWIDE DRINKS LIMITED | 23 |
| TINWARE DIRECT LIMITED | 23 |
| N.T. INTERNATIONAL PLC | 22 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 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 | 801,826 |
| Ireland | 248,216 |
| Netherlands | 240,695 |
| Czechia | 137,922 |
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 | 739,768 | 62,058 | -677,710 |
| Ireland | 144,310 | 103,906 | -40,404 |
| Netherlands | 2,845 | 237,850 | +235,005 |
| Czechia | 0 | 137,922 | +137,922 |
| Germany | 86,269 | 39,546 | -46,723 |
| Indonesia | 10,494 | 75,688 | +65,194 |
| France | 54,197 | 27,138 | -27,059 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 55,168 | 0 | -55,168 |
| Belgium | 47,235 | 7,902 | -39,333 |
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 | 49,922 |
| XI | 35,588 |
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 | 21,218 | 28,704 | +7,486 |
| XI | 33,491 | 2,097 | -31,394 |
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 | 7,460,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 679,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 345,221 |
| Other | 85,755 |
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 | 7,145,683 | 314,857 | -6,830,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 336,750 | 342,757 | +6,007 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 195,701 | 149,520 | -46,181 |
| Other | 54,875 | 30,880 | -23,995 |
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 | 570,349 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 416,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,565 |
| Southampton | 199,183 |
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 | 562,020 | 8,329 | -553,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,884 | 252,771 | +88,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,510 | 233,055 | +185,545 |
| Southampton | 123,495 | 75,688 | -47,807 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,615 | 54,685 | -75,930 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,452 | 29,157 | -51,295 |
| 000 | 54,875 | 30,880 | -23,995 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,369 | 11,971 | -44,398 |
| Holyhead | 21,258 | 44,689 | +23,431 |
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