Import/export HS code 72099020: Perforated flat-rolled steel products, cold-rolled
Cold-rolled steel sheets with holes, used in filtration and ventilation systems
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 442,527 |
| Hungary | 440,117 |
| Germany | 208,252 |
| Netherlands | 101,452 |
| Italy | 39,885 |
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 | 267,921 | 174,606 | -93,315 |
| Hungary | 197,498 | 242,619 | +45,121 |
| Germany | 101,970 | 106,282 | +4,312 |
| Netherlands | 45,861 | 55,591 | +9,730 |
| Italy | 23,238 | 16,647 | -6,591 |
| Spain | 4,343 | 23,493 | +19,150 |
| 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 | 438,974 |
| Slovakia | 275,575 |
| Germany | 204,679 |
| Hungary | 161,953 |
| Netherlands | 106,523 |
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 | 264,368 | 174,606 | -89,762 |
| Slovakia | 130,229 | 145,346 | +15,117 |
| Germany | 100,969 | 103,710 | +2,741 |
| Hungary | 69,820 | 92,133 | +22,313 |
| Netherlands | 50,932 | 55,591 | +4,659 |
| Spain | 4,343 | 23,493 | +19,150 |
| Finland | 15,371 | 7,101 | -8,270 |
| Italy | 6,492 | 11,713 | +5,221 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,545 | +5,545 |
| Taiwan | 2,376 | 0 | -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) | 1,206,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,730 |
| Air transport | 16,168 |
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) | 622,733 | 583,885 | -38,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,202 | 26,528 | +9,326 |
| Air transport | 6,388 | 9,780 | +3,392 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 541,216 |
| Dover | 466,793 |
| 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 | 211,431 | 329,785 | +118,354 |
| Dover | 293,183 | 173,610 | -119,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,602 | 28,279 | +4,677 |
| Purfleet | 21,508 | 26,099 | +4,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,776 | 20,641 | -4,135 |
| London | 34,612 | 0 | -34,612 |
| Felixstowe | 18,431 | 15,226 | -3,205 |
| Harwich | 8,049 | 8,301 | +252 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,388 | 2,880 | -3,508 |
| Thamesport | 4,343 | 4,793 | +450 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 338,050 |
| France | 127,934 |
| 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 | 111,383 | 226,667 | +115,284 |
| France | 80,563 | 47,371 | -33,192 |
| Czechia | 29,158 | 0 | -29,158 |
| Spain | 4,645 | 0 | -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) | 445,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,686 |
| 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) | 221,104 | 224,427 | +3,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 44,686 | +44,686 |
| Other | 0 | 7,179 | +7,179 |
| Air transport | 4,645 | 0 | -4,645 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 160,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 146,430 |
| Heysham | 21,733 |
| 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 | 58,614 | 101,965 | +43,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,721 | 49,625 | -60,096 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,036 | 115,394 | +84,358 |
| Heysham | 21,733 | 0 | -21,733 |
| 000 | 0 | 7,179 | +7,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,645 | 0 | -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