Import/export HS code 76129080: Various aluminium containers
Miscellaneous aluminium containers not covered by other codes, used for general storage
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 93,127,952 |
| Germany | 56,895,708 |
| Switzerland | 21,759,584 |
| Netherlands | 18,917,980 |
| Czechia | 18,089,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 44,438,930 | 48,689,022 | +4,250,092 |
| Germany | 20,878,777 | 36,016,931 | +15,138,154 |
| Switzerland | 9,529,881 | 12,229,703 | +2,699,822 |
| Netherlands | 9,375,829 | 9,542,151 | +166,322 |
| Czechia | 5,895,705 | 12,193,577 | +6,297,872 |
| China | 9,422,593 | 7,424,037 | -1,998,556 |
| Spain | 9,083,983 | 3,255,763 | -5,828,220 |
| Egypt | 0 | 6,842,665 | +6,842,665 |
| Austria | 1,967,063 | 4,610,732 | +2,643,669 |
| United States | 970,907 | 2,051,867 | +1,080,960 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 81,123,244 |
| Germany | 49,743,363 |
| Switzerland | 23,285,210 |
| Czechia | 18,475,870 |
| Spain | 18,238,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 36,983,839 | 44,139,405 | +7,155,566 |
| Germany | 19,951,092 | 29,792,271 | +9,841,179 |
| Switzerland | 10,459,130 | 12,826,080 | +2,366,950 |
| Czechia | 6,177,204 | 12,298,666 | +6,121,462 |
| Spain | 13,416,906 | 4,821,599 | -8,595,307 |
| China | 9,982,859 | 8,102,204 | -1,880,655 |
| Netherlands | 8,101,991 | 9,245,605 | +1,143,614 |
| Egypt | 0 | 6,842,665 | +6,842,665 |
| Austria | 2,053,135 | 3,854,419 | +1,801,284 |
| United States | 982,701 | 1,848,647 | +865,946 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 42 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 37 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 | 31 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
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) | 215,966,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,168,856 |
| Other | 14,128,606 |
| Air transport | 8,293,719 |
| Road transport | 549,092 |
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) | 98,952,945 | 117,013,486 | +18,060,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,775,372 | 18,393,484 | +8,618,112 |
| Other | 4,969,104 | 9,159,502 | +4,190,398 |
| Air transport | 3,376,092 | 4,917,627 | +1,541,535 |
| Road transport | 184,614 | 364,478 | +179,864 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 135,948,900 |
| Felixstowe | 27,277,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,470,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,638,880 |
| 000 | 14,128,606 |
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 | 64,507,458 | 71,441,442 | +6,933,984 |
| Felixstowe | 8,315,385 | 18,961,719 | +10,646,334 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,703,881 | 6,767,035 | -8,936,846 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,698,273 | 11,940,607 | +8,242,334 |
| 000 | 4,969,104 | 9,159,502 | +4,190,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,501 | 9,016,564 | +8,550,063 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,695,074 | 3,839,178 | +144,104 |
| Harwich | 1,423,607 | 3,770,048 | +2,346,441 |
| Southampton | 2,376,436 | 2,792,247 | +415,811 |
| Killingholme | 3,392,533 | 1,230,115 | -2,162,418 |
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
|
148 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
78 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
48 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
38 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 93 |
| 2026-04 | 72 |
| 2026-03 | 85 |
| 2026-02 | 82 |
| 2026-01 | 67 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TINWARE DIRECT LIMITED | 117 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 105 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 98 |
| CAMDEN BOSS LIMITED | 97 |
| RECTELLA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 93 |
| NEVILLE & MORE LIMITED | 80 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 79 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 78 |
| WILD COSMETICS LIMITED | 63 |
| COPPICE ALUPACK LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 198 |
| 54m+ | 160 |
| 0-1m | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 63 |
| Other | 39 |
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 | 41,937,702 |
| Ireland | 41,058,623 |
| Netherlands | 29,749,729 |
| Germany | 17,600,799 |
| Belgium | 10,141,006 |
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 | 22,982,626 | 18,955,076 | -4,027,550 |
| Ireland | 20,118,900 | 20,939,723 | +820,823 |
| Netherlands | 13,169,734 | 16,579,995 | +3,410,261 |
| Germany | 8,213,552 | 9,387,247 | +1,173,695 |
| Belgium | 4,601,503 | 5,539,503 | +938,000 |
| Italy | 2,193,627 | 3,049,973 | +856,346 |
| United States | 2,900,361 | 1,634,172 | -1,266,189 |
| Sweden | 1,835,506 | 2,053,309 | +217,803 |
| Poland | 2,126,141 | 1,752,406 | -373,735 |
| Turkey | 296,585 | 2,497,877 | +2,201,292 |
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 | 16,362 |
| China | 4,761 |
| Ireland | 2,941 |
| Germany | 304 |
| Denmark | 56 |
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 | 10,295 | 6,067 | -4,228 |
| China | 2,416 | 2,345 | -71 |
| Ireland | 2,308 | 633 | -1,675 |
| Germany | 0 | 304 | +304 |
| Denmark | 0 | 56 | +56 |
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) | 170,238,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,777,823 |
| Air transport | 6,800,485 |
| Other | 24,613 |
| Rail transport | 12,498 |
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) | 85,410,861 | 84,827,654 | -583,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,945,108 | 5,832,715 | +1,887,607 |
| Air transport | 3,318,603 | 3,481,882 | +163,279 |
| Other | 15,019 | 9,594 | -5,425 |
| Rail transport | 12,498 | 0 | -12,498 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,887,712 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,443,640 |
| Dover | 18,518,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,111,016 |
| Heysham | 11,831,137 |
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 | 45,069,407 | 31,818,305 | -13,251,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,934,039 | 16,509,601 | +3,575,562 |
| Dover | 6,244,247 | 12,273,848 | +6,029,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,706,609 | 10,404,407 | +3,697,798 |
| Heysham | 6,612,500 | 5,218,637 | -1,393,863 |
| London | 2,800,354 | 3,213,484 | +413,130 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,094,254 | 4,915,420 | +3,821,166 |
| Felixstowe | 2,479,062 | 1,880,724 | -598,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,857,114 | 1,472,379 | -384,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,008,492 | 958,033 | -1,050,459 |
Quick facts
HS code: 76129080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous aluminium containers not covered by other codes, used for general storage