Import/export HS code 72199020: Perforated stainless steel sheets
Stainless steel sheets with holes, used in filtration, ventilation, and decorative applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,868,543 |
| Italy | 888,871 |
| Netherlands | 823,866 |
| France | 576,528 |
| China | 328,871 |
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 | 752,929 | 1,115,614 | +362,685 |
| Italy | 717,007 | 171,864 | -545,143 |
| Netherlands | 305,123 | 518,743 | +213,620 |
| France | 273,096 | 303,432 | +30,336 |
| China | 190,462 | 138,409 | -52,053 |
| Denmark | 239,740 | 0 | -239,740 |
| India | 0 | 45,860 | +45,860 |
| Belgium | 14,613 | 17,687 | +3,074 |
| Spain | 15,576 | 12,019 | -3,557 |
| Ireland | 13,484 | 13,704 | +220 |
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 | 2,008,480 |
| Netherlands | 825,891 |
| Italy | 790,404 |
| France | 495,064 |
| China | 331,605 |
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 | 1,002,241 | 1,006,239 | +3,998 |
| Netherlands | 307,148 | 518,743 | +211,595 |
| Italy | 642,146 | 148,258 | -493,888 |
| France | 226,311 | 268,753 | +42,442 |
| China | 198,781 | 132,824 | -65,957 |
| Finland | 60,211 | 37,503 | -22,708 |
| Denmark | 27,096 | 19,734 | -7,362 |
| India | 0 | 45,860 | +45,860 |
| Belgium | 5,500 | 39,525 | +34,025 |
| Sweden | 0 | 43,960 | +43,960 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 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) | 3,841,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 810,692 |
| Air transport | 223,582 |
| Other | 23,402 |
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) | 2,183,746 | 1,657,479 | -526,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,531 | 519,161 | +227,630 |
| Air transport | 52,798 | 170,784 | +117,986 |
| Other | 11,486 | 11,916 | +430 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,394,521 |
| Felixstowe | 607,424 |
| Eurotunnel | 597,055 |
| Purfleet | 551,094 |
| Hull | 438,204 |
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 | 747,597 | 646,924 | -100,673 |
| Felixstowe | 321,308 | 286,116 | -35,192 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,806 | 276,249 | -44,557 |
| Purfleet | 510,460 | 40,634 | -469,826 |
| Hull | 225,900 | 212,304 | -13,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,185 | 226,308 | +102,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,914 | 205,423 | +78,509 |
| Harwich | 22,914 | 167,761 | +144,847 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,948 | 105,952 | +91,004 |
| London | 15,498 | 70,742 | +55,244 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RMIG LIMITED | 52 |
| CADISCH PRECISION MESHES LIMITED | 52 |
| PATTERSON RYAN LIMITED | 51 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 49 |
| KENTON TECHNICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 30 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 17 |
| JOHN STANIAR & CO. LTD. | 17 |
| PLASTOK SEPARATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 13 |
| THOMAS BROADBENT & SONS,LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 578,087 |
| Ireland | 314,016 |
| India | 111,181 |
| Singapore | 99,026 |
| United States | 38,340 |
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 | 34,408 | 543,679 | +509,271 |
| Ireland | 184,063 | 129,953 | -54,110 |
| India | 40,030 | 71,151 | +31,121 |
| Singapore | 0 | 99,026 | +99,026 |
| United States | 0 | 38,340 | +38,340 |
| Viet Nam | 35,726 | 2,277 | -33,449 |
| Italy | 0 | 26,395 | +26,395 |
| Poland | 1,425 | 22,327 | +20,902 |
| Netherlands | 21,900 | 0 | -21,900 |
| Canada | 13,692 | 1,776 | -11,916 |
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 | 111,855 |
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 | 66,583 | 45,272 | -21,311 |
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) | 842,408 |
| Air transport | 191,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,454 |
| Other | 112,577 |
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) | 155,814 | 686,594 | +530,780 |
| Air transport | 51,453 | 140,128 | +88,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,400 | 95,054 | +4,654 |
| Other | 67,305 | 45,272 | -22,033 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 636,801 |
| 000 | 112,577 |
| Holyhead | 109,026 |
| Manchester Airport | 107,865 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,017 |
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 | 35,833 | 600,968 | +565,135 |
| 000 | 67,305 | 45,272 | -22,033 |
| Holyhead | 65,152 | 43,874 | -21,278 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,590 | 102,275 | +96,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,276 | 72,741 | +44,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,984 | 8,043 | -71,941 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,557 | 25,692 | -11,865 |
| Heysham | 0 | 24,146 | +24,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,306 | 12,161 | +3,855 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,980 | +19,980 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72199020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel sheets with holes, used in filtration, ventilation, and decorative applications