Import/export HS code 72089020: Perforated hot-rolled steel products
Hot-rolled steel products with perforations, used in filtration, construction, and decorative applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 668,297 |
| Spain | 225,539 |
| France | 143,751 |
| India | 116,155 |
| Netherlands | 24,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 336,298 | 331,999 | -4,299 |
| Spain | 125,450 | 100,089 | -25,361 |
| France | 96,368 | 47,383 | -48,985 |
| India | 116,155 | 0 | -116,155 |
| Netherlands | 13,003 | 11,629 | -1,374 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,204 | +16,204 |
| Italy | 11,523 | 4,200 | -7,323 |
| Turkey | 7,712 | 7,823 | +111 |
| Ireland | 0 | 9,155 | +9,155 |
| China | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 662,279 |
| Spain | 225,539 |
| France | 134,017 |
| India | 116,155 |
| Italy | 30,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 348,224 | 314,055 | -34,169 |
| Spain | 125,450 | 100,089 | -25,361 |
| France | 86,634 | 47,383 | -39,251 |
| India | 116,155 | 0 | -116,155 |
| Italy | 8,057 | 22,144 | +14,087 |
| Netherlands | 13,003 | 11,629 | -1,374 |
| Turkey | 7,712 | 7,823 | +111 |
| China | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
| Slovakia | 1,274 | 0 | -1,274 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,045,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,353 |
| Other | 25,359 |
| Air transport | 15,672 |
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) | 562,480 | 482,924 | -79,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,650 | 12,703 | -124,947 |
| Other | 0 | 25,359 | +25,359 |
| Air transport | 8,176 | 7,496 | -680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 738,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,155 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,349 |
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 | 418,239 | 320,069 | -98,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,515 | 106,557 | +12,042 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,155 | 0 | -116,155 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,827 | 36,368 | +31,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,408 | 7,941 | -24,467 |
| Felixstowe | 17,540 | 11,511 | -6,029 |
| 000 | 0 | 25,359 | +25,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,176 | 7,496 | -680 |
| London | 7,252 | 0 | -7,252 |
| Thamesport | 4,403 | 2,226 | -2,177 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| F H BRUNDLE | 51 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 50 |
| JOHN STANIAR & CO. LTD. | 37 |
| CADISCH PRECISION MESHES LIMITED | 27 |
| ASD LIMITED | 8 |
| INDUSTRIAL & MARINE SILENCERS LIMITED | 6 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 2 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 2 |
| ASTUTE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 1 |
| KAIZEN RECYCLING LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 243,713 |
| Canada | 105,039 |
| United States | 9,447 |
| Germany | 8,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 243,713 | 0 | -243,713 |
| Canada | 0 | 105,039 | +105,039 |
| United States | 0 | 9,447 | +9,447 |
| Germany | 878 | 7,296 | +6,418 |
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) | 251,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,486 |
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) | 244,591 | 7,296 | -237,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 114,486 | +114,486 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 272,312 |
| Holyhead | 85,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 157,826 | 114,486 | -43,340 |
| Holyhead | 85,887 | 0 | -85,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 878 | 7,296 | +6,418 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72089020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel products with perforations, used in filtration, construction, and decorative applications