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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* 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 | 1,590,753 |
| Italy | 838,014 |
| Netherlands | 683,689 |
| France | 462,416 |
| China | 305,260 |
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 | 761,895 | 828,858 | +66,963 |
| Italy | 718,030 | 119,984 | -598,046 |
| Netherlands | 436,661 | 247,028 | -189,633 |
| France | 276,052 | 186,364 | -89,688 |
| China | 183,074 | 122,186 | -60,888 |
| Denmark | 239,740 | 0 | -239,740 |
| Belgium | 33,213 | 14,077 | -19,136 |
| India | 0 | 43,941 | +43,941 |
| Spain | 22,422 | 4,396 | -18,026 |
| United States | 15,378 | 9,131 | -6,247 |
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 | 1,820,103 |
| Italy | 716,403 |
| Netherlands | 685,714 |
| France | 413,260 |
| China | 305,640 |
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 | 1,014,818 | 805,285 | -209,533 |
| Italy | 651,470 | 64,933 | -586,537 |
| Netherlands | 438,686 | 247,028 | -191,658 |
| France | 226,896 | 186,364 | -40,532 |
| China | 191,393 | 114,247 | -77,146 |
| Finland | 50,670 | 46,105 | -4,565 |
| India | 0 | 43,941 | +43,941 |
| Denmark | 27,096 | 16,503 | -10,593 |
| United States | 15,378 | 22,887 | +7,509 |
| Belgium | 27,222 | 2,830 | -24,392 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 3,511,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 620,671 |
| Air transport | 142,729 |
| Other | 22,453 |
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) | 2,252,144 | 1,259,597 | -992,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,024 | 237,647 | -145,377 |
| Air transport | 58,570 | 84,159 | +25,589 |
| Other | 8,364 | 14,089 | +5,725 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,277,469 |
| Purfleet | 577,981 |
| Eurotunnel | 568,424 |
| Felixstowe | 518,291 |
| Hull | 321,831 |
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 | 811,420 | 466,049 | -345,371 |
| Purfleet | 537,347 | 40,634 | -496,713 |
| Eurotunnel | 317,413 | 251,011 | -66,402 |
| Felixstowe | 302,790 | 215,501 | -87,289 |
| Hull | 180,483 | 141,348 | -39,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,664 | 176,455 | +56,791 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,914 | 131,848 | +4,934 |
| London | 96,150 | 17,243 | -78,907 |
| Harwich | 76,446 | 32,019 | -44,427 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,948 | 52,361 | +37,413 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RMIG LIMITED | 48 |
| CADISCH PRECISION MESHES LIMITED | 48 |
| PATTERSON RYAN LIMITED | 47 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 45 |
| KENTON TECHNICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 44 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 28 |
| JOHN STANIAR & CO. LTD. | 17 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 16 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 573,581 |
| Ireland | 280,454 |
| India | 111,181 |
| United States | 38,340 |
| Viet Nam | 35,726 |
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 | 2,824 | 570,757 | +567,933 |
| Ireland | 184,208 | 96,246 | -87,962 |
| India | 40,030 | 71,151 | +31,121 |
| United States | 0 | 38,340 | +38,340 |
| Viet Nam | 35,726 | 0 | -35,726 |
| Poland | 1,425 | 22,327 | +20,902 |
| Netherlands | 21,900 | 0 | -21,900 |
| Greece | 14,958 | 0 | -14,958 |
| Canada | 13,692 | 0 | -13,692 |
| Belgium | 6,557 | 5,081 | -1,476 |
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) | 789,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,454 |
| Other | 112,577 |
| Air transport | 84,078 |
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) | 141,861 | 647,724 | +505,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,400 | 95,054 | +4,654 |
| Other | 67,305 | 45,272 | -22,033 |
| Air transport | 47,636 | 36,442 | -11,194 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 618,485 |
| 000 | 112,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,017 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,027 |
| Holyhead | 79,740 |
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 | 19,207 | 599,278 | +580,071 |
| 000 | 67,305 | 45,272 | -22,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,276 | 72,741 | +44,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,984 | 8,043 | -71,941 |
| Holyhead | 67,825 | 11,915 | -55,910 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,740 | 28,334 | -5,406 |
| Heysham | 0 | 24,146 | +24,146 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,980 | +19,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,306 | 8,108 | -198 |
| Fishguard | 7,654 | 3,725 | -3,929 |
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