Import/export HS code 73110091: Small industrial gas containers under 1,000 liters
Iron or steel containers for compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity of less than 1,000 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 19,632,485 |
| Turkey | 13,968,261 |
| Thailand | 11,308,752 |
| Italy | 5,820,600 |
| China | 4,683,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 12,711,047 | 6,921,438 | -5,789,609 |
| Turkey | 6,746,781 | 7,221,480 | +474,699 |
| Thailand | 8,137,551 | 3,171,201 | -4,966,350 |
| Italy | 2,857,020 | 2,963,580 | +106,560 |
| China | 3,051,482 | 1,631,943 | -1,419,539 |
| Germany | 2,251,787 | 1,593,088 | -658,699 |
| France | 1,897,095 | 1,929,603 | +32,508 |
| United States | 1,863,383 | 1,636,459 | -226,924 |
| Netherlands | 1,818,073 | 783,137 | -1,034,936 |
| Switzerland | 1,410,143 | 955,108 | -455,035 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 18,644,850 |
| Turkey | 15,075,654 |
| Thailand | 11,479,448 |
| Italy | 5,516,285 |
| China | 4,954,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 11,560,116 | 7,084,734 | -4,475,382 |
| Turkey | 7,330,254 | 7,745,400 | +415,146 |
| Thailand | 8,137,551 | 3,341,897 | -4,795,654 |
| Italy | 2,799,799 | 2,716,486 | -83,313 |
| China | 3,297,730 | 1,657,115 | -1,640,615 |
| United Kingdom | 3,010,004 | 1,867,405 | -1,142,599 |
| United States | 2,234,508 | 2,036,953 | -197,555 |
| France | 1,736,038 | 1,848,997 | +112,959 |
| Germany | 2,181,030 | 1,285,608 | -895,422 |
| Austria | 1,885,744 | 1,345,258 | -540,486 |
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 | 27 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 12 |
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 | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Essex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 | 5 | -3 |
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) | 46,319,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,712,253 |
| Air transport | 9,870,696 |
| Other | 1,143,041 |
| Road transport | 140,061 |
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) | 26,903,316 | 19,416,480 | -7,486,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,674,619 | 10,037,634 | -4,636,985 |
| Air transport | 5,539,587 | 4,331,109 | -1,208,478 |
| Other | 1,103,627 | 39,414 | -1,064,213 |
| Road transport | 76,727 | 63,334 | -13,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,922,021 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,218,194 |
| Dover | 6,659,004 |
| Southampton | 6,137,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,187,643 |
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 | 16,487,992 | 9,434,029 | -7,053,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,086,483 | 3,131,711 | -2,954,772 |
| Dover | 3,158,996 | 3,500,008 | +341,012 |
| Southampton | 2,154,987 | 3,982,300 | +1,827,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,600,116 | 587,527 | -4,012,589 |
| London | 2,302,537 | 2,295,101 | -7,436 |
| Thamesport | 1,300,149 | 1,602,832 | +302,683 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,477,838 | 1,353,685 | -124,153 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,164,941 | 790,976 | -373,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,076,782 | 823,333 | -253,449 |
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 | 66 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 37 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 49 |
| 2026-03 | 61 |
| 2026-02 | 48 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 118 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 112 |
| AEM LIMITED | 103 |
| PROSERV UK LIMITED | 97 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 93 |
| TETROSYL GROUP LIMITED | 80 |
| HARP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 74 |
| CALOR GROUP LIMITED | 70 |
| EXPRO NORTH SEA LIMITED | 53 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 119 |
| 1m-15m | 114 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,278,503 |
| Netherlands | 7,722,589 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,224,634 |
| Germany | 3,645,117 |
| Ireland | 2,663,158 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4,240,417 | 4,038,086 | -202,331 |
| Netherlands | 3,391,950 | 4,330,639 | +938,689 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,601,860 | 1,622,774 | -1,979,086 |
| Germany | 1,751,983 | 1,893,134 | +141,151 |
| Ireland | 977,434 | 1,685,724 | +708,290 |
| United States | 736,990 | 1,609,519 | +872,529 |
| France | 1,297,774 | 953,590 | -344,184 |
| Norway | 1,993,994 | 153,992 | -1,840,002 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,336,465 | 167,887 | -1,168,578 |
| Sweden | 621,224 | 821,958 | +200,734 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 29,962 |
| Ireland | 6,782 |
| XI | 5,967 |
| Italy | 2,144 |
| Belgium | 114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 29,962 | 0 | -29,962 |
| Ireland | 1,352 | 5,430 | +4,078 |
| XI | 2,031 | 3,936 | +1,905 |
| Italy | 334 | 1,810 | +1,476 |
| Belgium | 0 | 114 | +114 |
| 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) | 22,259,047 |
| Air transport | 21,656,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,561,779 |
| Other | 103,200 |
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) | 10,252,707 | 12,006,340 | +1,753,633 |
| Air transport | 13,468,021 | 8,188,030 | -5,279,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,268,436 | 1,293,343 | -975,093 |
| Other | 50,338 | 52,862 | +2,524 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,580,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,632,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,217,812 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 5,041,605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,886,198 |
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 | 4,401,600 | 5,179,100 | +777,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,057,493 | 2,574,512 | -1,482,981 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,544,939 | 3,672,873 | +1,127,934 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 3,454,219 | 1,587,386 | -1,866,833 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,829,854 | 2,056,344 | -773,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,297,668 | 1,463,799 | +166,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 924,587 | 1,315,708 | +391,121 |
| Felixstowe | 1,135,709 | 888,410 | -247,299 |
| Harwich | 960,838 | 785,294 | -175,544 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,107,983 | 218,276 | -889,707 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73110091
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 1,000 liters