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 | 101,426,815 |
| Germany | 53,449,744 |
| Switzerland | 23,361,247 |
| Netherlands | 20,327,099 |
| China | 17,162,832 |
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 | 47,412,907 | 54,013,908 | +6,601,001 |
| Germany | 23,641,637 | 29,808,107 | +6,166,470 |
| Switzerland | 8,862,971 | 14,498,276 | +5,635,305 |
| Netherlands | 10,064,506 | 10,262,593 | +198,087 |
| China | 8,663,845 | 8,498,987 | -164,858 |
| Czechia | 5,958,614 | 10,014,840 | +4,056,226 |
| Spain | 7,638,789 | 4,971,284 | -2,667,505 |
| Egypt | 0 | 6,842,665 | +6,842,665 |
| Austria | 1,758,867 | 5,036,741 | +3,277,874 |
| United States | 963,827 | 2,091,774 | +1,127,947 |
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 | 88,768,799 |
| Germany | 48,829,372 |
| Switzerland | 25,470,162 |
| Spain | 18,678,296 |
| China | 18,420,456 |
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 | 40,725,456 | 48,043,343 | +7,317,887 |
| Germany | 24,143,633 | 24,685,739 | +542,106 |
| Switzerland | 10,167,738 | 15,302,424 | +5,134,686 |
| Spain | 11,594,813 | 7,083,483 | -4,511,330 |
| China | 9,275,710 | 9,144,746 | -130,964 |
| Netherlands | 7,700,645 | 9,847,467 | +2,146,822 |
| Czechia | 6,403,637 | 10,166,948 | +3,763,311 |
| Egypt | 0 | 6,842,665 | +6,842,665 |
| Austria | 1,737,634 | 4,268,601 | +2,530,967 |
| United States | 1,044,475 | 1,891,499 | +847,024 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 43 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 35 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 25 |
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 | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 16 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Essex | 14 | 12 | -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) | 222,270,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,383,106 |
| Other | 12,858,259 |
| Air transport | 8,889,266 |
| Road transport | 572,764 |
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) | 102,469,261 | 119,800,920 | +17,331,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,466,306 | 18,916,800 | +7,450,494 |
| Other | 4,032,749 | 8,825,510 | +4,792,761 |
| Air transport | 3,523,746 | 5,365,520 | +1,841,774 |
| Road transport | 166,492 | 406,272 | +239,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 141,402,887 |
| Felixstowe | 26,921,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,154,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,647,491 |
| 000 | 12,858,259 |
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 | 67,366,958 | 74,035,929 | +6,668,971 |
| Felixstowe | 9,431,052 | 17,490,156 | +8,059,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,496,009 | 6,658,498 | -11,837,511 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,818,511 | 12,828,980 | +9,010,469 |
| 000 | 4,032,749 | 8,825,510 | +4,792,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 320,986 | 8,977,621 | +8,656,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,817,171 | 4,068,406 | +251,235 |
| Southampton | 1,986,098 | 3,200,087 | +1,213,989 |
| Harwich | 969,361 | 3,696,988 | +2,727,627 |
| Killingholme | 2,739,443 | 1,924,796 | -814,647 |
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 | 151 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 82 |
| Other manufacturing | 49 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 38 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 72 |
| 2026-03 | 85 |
| 2026-02 | 82 |
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-12 | 70 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TINWARE DIRECT LIMITED | 116 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 104 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 97 |
| CAMDEN BOSS LIMITED | 96 |
| RECTELLA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 92 |
| NEVILLE & MORE LIMITED | 80 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 78 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 77 |
| WILD COSMETICS LIMITED | 62 |
| 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 | 203 |
| 54m+ | 161 |
| 0-1m | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 63 |
| Other | 42 |
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 | 46,342,936 |
| Ireland | 42,705,171 |
| Netherlands | 30,344,106 |
| Germany | 18,288,626 |
| Belgium | 10,600,833 |
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 | 24,046,313 | 22,296,623 | -1,749,690 |
| Ireland | 20,133,101 | 22,572,070 | +2,438,969 |
| Netherlands | 14,314,831 | 16,029,275 | +1,714,444 |
| Germany | 6,665,624 | 11,623,002 | +4,957,378 |
| Belgium | 4,896,613 | 5,704,220 | +807,607 |
| Italy | 1,563,928 | 3,324,428 | +1,760,500 |
| United States | 2,663,002 | 2,200,891 | -462,111 |
| Poland | 2,343,869 | 1,913,950 | -429,919 |
| Sweden | 1,703,834 | 2,287,890 | +584,056 |
| Finland | 2,830,690 | 436,022 | -2,394,668 |
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 | 20,160 |
| China | 6,214 |
| Ireland | 3,411 |
| 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 | 11,640 | 8,520 | -3,120 |
| China | 2,450 | 3,764 | +1,314 |
| Ireland | 2,432 | 979 | -1,453 |
| 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) | 180,096,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,277,695 |
| Air transport | 7,049,411 |
| Other | 30,145 |
| 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) | 86,074,879 | 94,021,369 | +7,946,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,466,338 | 4,811,357 | +345,019 |
| Air transport | 3,286,781 | 3,762,630 | +475,849 |
| Other | 16,522 | 13,623 | -2,899 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 12,498 | +12,498 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,466,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,135,661 |
| Dover | 18,217,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,480,542 |
| Heysham | 13,281,095 |
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 | 47,448,725 | 38,017,708 | -9,431,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,050,783 | 17,084,878 | +5,034,095 |
| Dover | 5,713,115 | 12,504,054 | +6,790,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,856,045 | 9,624,497 | +2,768,452 |
| Heysham | 7,587,170 | 5,693,925 | -1,893,245 |
| Eurotunnel | 495,255 | 5,366,085 | +4,870,830 |
| London | 2,634,201 | 2,870,542 | +236,341 |
| Felixstowe | 1,793,745 | 2,701,293 | +907,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,849,195 | 1,647,005 | -202,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,120,923 | 1,019,903 | -1,101,020 |
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