Import/export HS code 73110030: Various gas containers
Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, not specified by size
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,137,013 |
| Germany | 683,045 |
| Finland | 649,389 |
| China | 428,394 |
| Oman | 298,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 948,424 | 1,188,589 | +240,165 |
| Germany | 326,321 | 356,724 | +30,403 |
| Finland | 584,139 | 65,250 | -518,889 |
| China | 87,023 | 341,371 | +254,348 |
| Oman | 51,699 | 246,554 | +194,855 |
| France | 241,425 | 16,554 | -224,871 |
| Netherlands | 85,953 | 135,430 | +49,477 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 161,092 | 13,268 | -147,824 |
| Czechia | 126,655 | 35,021 | -91,634 |
| Kenya | 71,273 | 4,230 | -67,043 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,117,259 |
| Finland | 653,926 |
| China | 569,057 |
| Germany | 300,160 |
| France | 265,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,446,216 | 1,671,043 | +224,827 |
| Finland | 588,676 | 65,250 | -523,426 |
| China | 248,650 | 320,407 | +71,757 |
| Germany | 96,582 | 203,578 | +106,996 |
| France | 205,698 | 59,451 | -146,247 |
| Oman | 12,950 | 194,498 | +181,548 |
| United Kingdom | 135,074 | 56,983 | -78,091 |
| Austria | 81,145 | 47,731 | -33,414 |
| Czechia | 109,657 | 1,440 | -108,217 |
| Kenya | 71,273 | 4,230 | -67,043 |
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 | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,419,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,656,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 839,005 |
| Other | 45,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,445,999 | 1,973,701 | +527,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,081,511 | 575,224 | -506,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 559,473 | 279,532 | -279,941 |
| Other | 31,145 | 14,442 | -16,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,771,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,129,249 |
| Hull | 535,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 348,275 |
| Felixstowe | 303,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 670,869 | 1,101,126 | +430,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 475,978 | 653,271 | +177,293 |
| Hull | 535,955 | 0 | -535,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,027 | 235,248 | +122,221 |
| Felixstowe | 177,755 | 125,542 | -52,213 |
| Dover | 235,521 | 57,103 | -178,418 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,333 | 80,614 | -53,719 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,465 | 27,799 | -140,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,273 | 109,621 | +38,348 |
| Southampton | 158,677 | 6,405 | -152,272 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Air transport | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN AIRLINES INC | 65 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 63 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 63 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 61 |
| MFST LIMITED | 55 |
| AVIA TECHNIQUE LIMITED | 50 |
| A J WALTER AVIATION LIMITED | 37 |
| MRDS GROUP LIMITED | 37 |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. | 32 |
| FST (SCOTLAND) LTD | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,549,569 |
| Guyana | 638,141 |
| Finland | 553,087 |
| France | 417,361 |
| Netherlands | 269,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 279,372 | 1,270,197 | +990,825 |
| Guyana | 0 | 638,141 | +638,141 |
| Finland | 535,955 | 17,132 | -518,823 |
| France | 166,805 | 250,556 | +83,751 |
| Netherlands | 142,668 | 127,267 | -15,401 |
| Norway | 199,924 | 49,774 | -150,150 |
| United Arab Emirates | 44,327 | 182,087 | +137,760 |
| Switzerland | 188,021 | 20,003 | -168,018 |
| Malaysia | 91,054 | 99,294 | +8,240 |
| Germany | 78,864 | 92,685 | +13,821 |
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 | 1,974 |
| Italy | 260 |
| Nicaragua | 200 |
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 | 1,507 | 467 | -1,040 |
| Italy | 238 | 22 | -216 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 200 | +200 |
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 | 3,517,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,053,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,038,317 |
| Other | 2,436 |
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 | 1,635,805 | 1,881,903 | +246,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 683,125 | 1,370,355 | +687,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 632,867 | 405,450 | -227,417 |
| Other | 1,745 | 691 | -1,054 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,118,982 |
| Southampton | 731,462 |
| Portsmouth | 670,505 |
| London Stansted Airport | 650,274 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 585,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,000,174 | 1,118,808 | +118,634 |
| Southampton | 28,270 | 703,192 | +674,922 |
| Portsmouth | 10,023 | 660,482 | +650,459 |
| London Stansted Airport | 254,232 | 396,042 | +141,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,687 | 255,802 | -73,885 |
| Hull | 535,955 | 0 | -535,955 |
| ZLC | 146,198 | 202,993 | +56,795 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,554 | 118,210 | -38,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,527 | 42,174 | -111,353 |
| Felixstowe | 87,282 | 9,317 | -77,965 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73110030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, not specified by size