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 | 423,746 |
| Hungary | 418,202 |
| Germany | 172,183 |
| Netherlands | 85,512 |
| Italy | 41,629 |
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 | 273,824 | 149,922 | -123,902 |
| Hungary | 185,324 | 232,878 | +47,554 |
| Germany | 112,233 | 59,950 | -52,283 |
| Netherlands | 45,346 | 40,166 | -5,180 |
| Italy | 5,761 | 35,868 | +30,107 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,343 | +4,343 |
| 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 | 412,861 |
| Slovakia | 242,863 |
| Germany | 175,008 |
| Hungary | 174,754 |
| Netherlands | 90,583 |
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 | 262,939 | 149,922 | -113,017 |
| Slovakia | 96,562 | 146,301 | +49,739 |
| Germany | 117,561 | 57,447 | -60,114 |
| Hungary | 93,317 | 81,437 | -11,880 |
| Netherlands | 50,417 | 40,166 | -10,251 |
| Finland | 0 | 22,472 | +22,472 |
| Italy | 5,761 | 13,118 | +7,357 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,545 | +5,545 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,343 | +4,343 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,111,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,382 |
| Air transport | 20,016 |
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) | 601,564 | 510,100 | -91,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,700 | 5,682 | -9,018 |
| Air transport | 11,716 | 8,300 | -3,416 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 494,690 |
| Dover | 422,314 |
| Purfleet | 51,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,516 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,836 |
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 | 183,124 | 311,566 | +128,442 |
| Dover | 305,504 | 116,810 | -188,694 |
| Purfleet | 25,299 | 26,099 | +800 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,961 | 16,555 | -9,406 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,377 | 16,459 | -4,918 |
| London | 34,612 | 0 | -34,612 |
| Felixstowe | 16,422 | 14,660 | -1,762 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 11,716 | 2,880 | -8,836 |
| Harwich | 3,965 | 9,290 | +5,325 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 4,465 | +4,465 |
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 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 308,938 |
| France | 116,025 |
| 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 | 153,313 | 155,625 | +2,312 |
| France | 67,084 | 48,941 | -18,143 |
| 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) | 430,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,159 |
| 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) | 249,555 | 180,482 | -69,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 19,159 | +19,159 |
| 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 | 175,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,569 |
| 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 | 77,892 | 97,784 | +19,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,242 | 51,195 | -45,047 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,036 | 48,533 | +17,497 |
| 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