Import/export HS code 72099020: Perforated flat-rolled steel products, cold-rolled
Cold-rolled steel sheets with holes, used in filtration and ventilation systems
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 495,613 |
| France | 453,859 |
| Germany | 213,521 |
| Netherlands | 103,293 |
| Italy | 41,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 227,824 | 267,789 | +39,965 |
| France | 260,652 | 193,207 | -67,445 |
| Germany | 106,029 | 107,492 | +1,463 |
| Netherlands | 42,665 | 60,628 | +17,963 |
| Italy | 2,558 | 38,518 | +35,960 |
| Spain | 0 | 15,243 | +15,243 |
| Poland | 4,069 | 0 | -4,069 |
| Turkey | 1,423 | 0 | -1,423 |
| Denmark | 0 | 955 | +955 |
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 | 444,978 |
| Slovakia | 284,414 |
| Germany | 216,346 |
| Hungary | 208,610 |
| Netherlands | 108,364 |
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 | 251,771 | 193,207 | -58,564 |
| Slovakia | 141,366 | 143,048 | +1,682 |
| Germany | 111,357 | 104,989 | -6,368 |
| Hungary | 89,009 | 119,601 | +30,592 |
| Netherlands | 47,736 | 60,628 | +12,892 |
| Finland | 0 | 22,472 | +22,472 |
| Italy | 2,558 | 15,768 | +13,210 |
| Spain | 0 | 15,243 | +15,243 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,545 | +5,545 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,376 | +2,376 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,261,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,571 |
| Air transport | 21,496 |
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) | 618,804 | 643,181 | +24,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,700 | 30,871 | +16,171 |
| Air transport | 11,716 | 9,780 | -1,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 584,594 |
| Dover | 478,782 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,881 |
| Purfleet | 47,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 213,995 | 370,599 | +156,604 |
| Dover | 295,126 | 183,656 | -111,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,602 | 28,279 | +4,677 |
| Purfleet | 21,508 | 26,099 | +4,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,377 | 24,040 | +2,663 |
| Felixstowe | 19,319 | 16,179 | -3,140 |
| London | 34,612 | 0 | -34,612 |
| Harwich | 3,965 | 12,385 | +8,420 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 11,716 | 2,880 | -8,836 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 9,136 | +9,136 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 381,176 |
| France | 129,108 |
| Czechia | 29,158 |
| Spain | 4,645 |
| Italy | 2,254 |
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 | 141,121 | 240,055 | +98,934 |
| France | 60,723 | 68,385 | +7,662 |
| Czechia | 29,158 | 0 | -29,158 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,254 | +2,254 |
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) | 491,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,244 |
| Other | 7,179 |
| Air transport | 4,645 |
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) | 231,002 | 260,271 | +29,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 43,244 | +43,244 |
| Other | 0 | 7,179 | +7,179 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 182,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,520 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,988 |
| Heysham | 44,385 |
| 000 | 7,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 65,700 | 116,795 | +51,095 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,881 | 70,639 | -19,242 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,036 | 113,952 | +82,916 |
| Heysham | 44,385 | 0 | -44,385 |
| 000 | 0 | 7,179 | +7,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,129 | +2,129 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72099020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled steel sheets with holes, used in filtration and ventilation systems