Import/export HS code 73110011: Small gas containers under 20 liters
Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity of less than 20 liters
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.
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* 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 | 19,755,329 |
| Germany | 19,020,358 |
| Portugal | 18,927,979 |
| Czechia | 17,989,174 |
| Italy | 17,734,277 |
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 | 11,957,258 | 7,798,071 | -4,159,187 |
| Germany | 11,531,443 | 7,488,915 | -4,042,528 |
| Portugal | 13,068,797 | 5,859,182 | -7,209,615 |
| Czechia | 10,032,634 | 7,956,540 | -2,076,094 |
| Italy | 8,355,028 | 9,379,249 | +1,024,221 |
| Austria | 8,738,045 | 4,435,562 | -4,302,483 |
| China | 7,047,719 | 5,866,226 | -1,181,493 |
| Thailand | 8,895,255 | 3,057,787 | -5,837,468 |
| Netherlands | 6,018,568 | 3,255,405 | -2,763,163 |
| France | 5,567,042 | 3,303,766 | -2,263,276 |
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 | 21,520,413 |
| Czechia | 20,753,981 |
| Italy | 19,289,646 |
| Portugal | 17,797,103 |
| Austria | 17,417,428 |
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 | 13,658,600 | 7,861,813 | -5,796,787 |
| Czechia | 11,161,285 | 9,592,696 | -1,568,589 |
| Italy | 8,873,689 | 10,415,957 | +1,542,268 |
| Portugal | 11,853,595 | 5,943,508 | -5,910,087 |
| Austria | 11,293,928 | 6,123,500 | -5,170,428 |
| China | 7,698,203 | 5,956,439 | -1,741,764 |
| Germany | 8,034,517 | 4,495,359 | -3,539,158 |
| Thailand | 8,647,224 | 3,204,907 | -5,442,317 |
| United Kingdom | 7,667,784 | 3,919,711 | -3,748,073 |
| United States | 6,587,575 | 4,780,508 | -1,807,067 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 |
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 | 23 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Essex | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 11 | -6 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,644,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,780,840 |
| Air transport | 20,433,599 |
| Other | 7,486,137 |
| Road transport | 1,196,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,748,105 | 32,896,649 | -28,851,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,338,410 | 27,442,430 | -11,895,980 |
| Air transport | 12,344,449 | 8,089,150 | -4,255,299 |
| Other | 5,206,140 | 2,279,997 | -2,926,143 |
| Road transport | 890,174 | 305,959 | -584,215 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,705,497 |
| Felixstowe | 35,129,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,390,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,270,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,011,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 22,475,286 | 13,230,211 | -9,245,075 |
| Felixstowe | 24,938,284 | 10,191,038 | -14,747,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,345,078 | 7,045,444 | -1,299,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,477,143 | 5,793,782 | -2,683,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,812,115 | 3,199,014 | -1,613,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,020,462 | 1,623,639 | -4,396,823 |
| 000 | 5,206,140 | 2,279,997 | -2,926,143 |
| Southampton | 3,240,665 | 4,020,012 | +779,347 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,605,059 | 2,240,102 | -2,364,957 |
| Harwich | 2,207,876 | 3,152,782 | +944,906 |
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 | 105 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 59 |
| Other manufacturing | 46 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 43 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 35 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 89 |
| 2025-11 | 103 |
| 2025-10 | 123 |
| 2025-09 | 99 |
| 2025-08 | 109 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEM LIMITED | 120 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 115 |
| MEL AVIATION LIMITED | 114 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 108 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 108 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 97 |
| PROSERV UK LIMITED | 97 |
| MACRON SAFETY SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 94 |
| CALGAZ LTD | 86 |
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 83 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 227 |
| 1m-15m | 212 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 37 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,045,556 |
| Netherlands | 9,326,910 |
| Switzerland | 8,329,965 |
| United States | 8,297,482 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,916,263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,051,569 | 5,993,987 | -2,057,582 |
| Netherlands | 4,604,628 | 4,722,282 | +117,654 |
| Switzerland | 4,568,291 | 3,761,674 | -806,617 |
| United States | 4,705,051 | 3,592,431 | -1,112,620 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,229,529 | 1,686,734 | -2,542,795 |
| Ireland | 2,982,745 | 2,216,456 | -766,289 |
| Norway | 3,629,011 | 1,468,305 | -2,160,706 |
| France | 2,815,388 | 1,701,526 | -1,113,862 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,410,809 | 1,515,549 | -895,260 |
| Spain | 1,744,960 | 938,904 | -806,056 |
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 | 34,201 |
| Turkey | 31,863 |
| Ireland | 6,712 |
| Germany | 3,400 |
| Nicaragua | 2,702 |
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 | 23,361 | 10,840 | -12,521 |
| Turkey | 31,863 | 0 | -31,863 |
| Ireland | 1,352 | 5,360 | +4,008 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,400 | +3,400 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,702 | +2,702 |
| Italy | 553 | 1,149 | +596 |
| Czechia | 98 | 0 | -98 |
| China | 0 | 53 | +53 |
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) | 43,874,078 |
| Air transport | 35,831,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,378,227 |
| Other | 130,406 |
| Road transport | 8,543 |
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) | 24,865,907 | 19,008,171 | -5,857,736 |
| Air transport | 21,920,918 | 13,911,046 | -8,009,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,678,032 | 7,700,195 | -7,977,837 |
| Other | 76,029 | 54,377 | -21,652 |
| Road transport | 8,543 | 0 | -8,543 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,651,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,238,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,660,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,909,851 |
| Felixstowe | 5,567,587 |
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 | 11,155,054 | 9,496,085 | -1,658,969 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,037,695 | 7,200,603 | -2,837,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,247,438 | 4,413,367 | -2,834,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,703,229 | 3,206,622 | -1,496,607 |
| Felixstowe | 3,577,247 | 1,990,340 | -1,586,907 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,372,278 | 1,950,610 | -1,421,668 |
| Southampton | 3,254,479 | 1,883,067 | -1,371,412 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 3,448,498 | 1,316,562 | -2,131,936 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,134,573 | 1,879,486 | -255,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,548,350 | 1,319,223 | -1,229,127 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 73110011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity of less than 20 liters