Import/export HS code 73110013: Medium gas containers (20-50 liters)
Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity between 20 and 50 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,634,288 |
| Austria | 4,510,544 |
| Netherlands | 2,445,708 |
| Turkey | 2,408,238 |
| China | 2,037,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,294,917 | 2,339,371 | +44,454 |
| Austria | 3,149,788 | 1,360,756 | -1,789,032 |
| Netherlands | 1,397,898 | 1,047,810 | -350,088 |
| Turkey | 729,520 | 1,678,718 | +949,198 |
| China | 1,016,021 | 1,021,499 | +5,478 |
| Italy | 578,906 | 1,124,422 | +545,516 |
| Norway | 1,266,775 | 135,968 | -1,130,807 |
| Poland | 771,128 | 568,204 | -202,924 |
| France | 682,502 | 260,104 | -422,398 |
| Germany | 387,023 | 177,456 | -209,567 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,750,859 |
| Austria | 4,897,568 |
| Turkey | 2,416,090 |
| United Kingdom | 2,060,246 |
| China | 2,029,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,098,224 | 2,652,635 | -445,589 |
| Austria | 3,032,595 | 1,864,973 | -1,167,622 |
| Turkey | 716,063 | 1,700,027 | +983,964 |
| United Kingdom | 1,477,042 | 583,204 | -893,838 |
| China | 1,037,563 | 992,393 | -45,170 |
| Italy | 590,325 | 1,158,973 | +568,648 |
| Germany | 400,726 | 160,520 | -240,206 |
| Spain | 300,853 | 237,834 | -63,019 |
| France | 368,665 | 18,612 | -350,053 |
| Canada | 386,953 | 0 | -386,953 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 13,942,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,691,757 |
| Other | 2,110,640 |
| Air transport | 1,123,124 |
| Road transport | 441,980 |
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) | 8,064,410 | 5,878,035 | -2,186,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,685,315 | 3,006,442 | +321,127 |
| Other | 1,421,099 | 689,541 | -731,558 |
| Air transport | 829,594 | 293,530 | -536,064 |
| Road transport | 88,593 | 353,387 | +264,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,591,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,942,417 |
| Felixstowe | 2,880,336 |
| 000 | 2,110,640 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,375,589 |
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 | 3,658,063 | 3,933,644 | +275,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,361,302 | 1,581,115 | +219,813 |
| Felixstowe | 1,876,059 | 1,004,277 | -871,782 |
| 000 | 1,421,099 | 689,541 | -731,558 |
| Liverpool Docks | 312,090 | 1,063,499 | +751,409 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 962,812 | 163,470 | -799,342 |
| Harwich | 808,939 | 261,639 | -547,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 420,738 | 157,575 | -263,163 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 420,728 | 108,720 | -312,008 |
| ZLC | 70,031 | 382,586 | +312,555 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Mining support service activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| NIPPON SANSO OFFSHORE LIMITED | 35 |
| ENERGAS LIMITED | 27 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 25 |
| AIR LIQUIDE OIL AND GAS SERVICES LIMITED | 19 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 18 |
| SGS GASES LIMITED | 17 |
| PROGASES (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 675,121 |
| Ireland | 614,687 |
| Germany | 540,414 |
| Spain | 322,759 |
| Norway | 245,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 474,206 | 200,915 | -273,291 |
| Ireland | 520,472 | 94,215 | -426,257 |
| Germany | 272,347 | 268,067 | -4,280 |
| Spain | 192,710 | 130,049 | -62,661 |
| Norway | 192,264 | 53,296 | -138,968 |
| Sweden | 231,110 | 0 | -231,110 |
| Netherlands | 153,955 | 35,040 | -118,915 |
| Belgium | 88,314 | 99,974 | +11,660 |
| Czechia | 181,459 | 6,373 | -175,086 |
| United Arab Emirates | 135,215 | 8,213 | -127,002 |
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 | 1,169 |
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 | 0 | 1,169 | +1,169 |
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) | 3,039,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 995,116 |
| Air transport | 284,322 |
| Other | 1,169 |
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) | 2,104,439 | 934,893 | -1,169,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 730,551 | 264,565 | -465,986 |
| Air transport | 155,796 | 128,526 | -27,270 |
| Other | 0 | 1,169 | +1,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,039,482 |
| Liverpool Docks | 733,992 |
| London | 544,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 461,238 |
| Dover | 387,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 705,626 | 333,856 | -371,770 |
| Liverpool Docks | 656,554 | 77,438 | -579,116 |
| London | 313,414 | 231,425 | -81,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 280,294 | 180,944 | -99,350 |
| Dover | 312,037 | 75,923 | -236,114 |
| Felixstowe | 122,490 | 73,895 | -48,595 |
| Harwich | 118,162 | 68,242 | -49,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,698 | 87,360 | -338 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 122,757 | 19,050 | -103,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,181 | 43,419 | -20,762 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73110013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity between 20 and 50 liters