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 | 1,786,242 |
| Netherlands | 829,305 |
| Italy | 800,680 |
| France | 559,318 |
| China | 327,587 |
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 | 862,993 | 923,249 | +60,256 |
| Netherlands | 307,749 | 521,556 | +213,807 |
| Italy | 594,720 | 205,960 | -388,760 |
| France | 275,714 | 283,604 | +7,890 |
| China | 190,061 | 137,526 | -52,535 |
| Denmark | 233,197 | 0 | -233,197 |
| India | 33,441 | 12,419 | -21,022 |
| Belgium | 17,133 | 15,167 | -1,966 |
| United States | 15,378 | 9,131 | -6,247 |
| Ireland | 12,946 | 11,490 | -1,456 |
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 | 1,927,015 |
| Netherlands | 831,330 |
| Italy | 706,716 |
| France | 490,101 |
| China | 325,446 |
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 | 1,101,861 | 825,154 | -276,707 |
| Netherlands | 309,774 | 521,556 | +211,782 |
| Italy | 521,045 | 185,671 | -335,374 |
| France | 241,176 | 248,925 | +7,749 |
| China | 193,505 | 131,941 | -61,564 |
| Finland | 60,211 | 37,503 | -22,708 |
| India | 33,441 | 12,419 | -21,022 |
| Belgium | 5,500 | 39,525 | +34,025 |
| Sweden | 0 | 43,960 | +43,960 |
| Denmark | 26,930 | 12,130 | -14,800 |
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 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 3,634,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 829,358 |
| Air transport | 218,956 |
| 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) | 2,158,927 | 1,475,975 | -682,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 311,048 | 518,310 | +207,262 |
| Air transport | 70,646 | 148,310 | +77,664 |
| Other | 14,006 | 9,396 | -4,610 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,353,073 |
| Eurotunnel | 599,375 |
| Felixstowe | 584,972 |
| Purfleet | 470,259 |
| Hull | 398,397 |
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 | 704,496 | 648,577 | -55,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 424,254 | 175,121 | -249,133 |
| Felixstowe | 348,691 | 236,281 | -112,410 |
| Purfleet | 429,625 | 40,634 | -388,991 |
| Hull | 188,690 | 209,707 | +21,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,007 | 201,324 | +57,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,517 | 169,497 | +27,980 |
| Harwich | 20,780 | 185,945 | +165,165 |
| Birmingham Airport | 40,378 | 87,515 | +47,137 |
| London | 8,758 | 85,234 | +76,476 |
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
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RMIG LIMITED | 53 |
| CADISCH PRECISION MESHES LIMITED | 53 |
| PATTERSON RYAN LIMITED | 52 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 50 |
| KENTON TECHNICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 31 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 303,769 |
| India | 108,401 |
| Singapore | 99,026 |
| Viet Nam | 49,073 |
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 | 54,558 | 523,529 | +468,971 |
| Ireland | 185,074 | 118,695 | -66,379 |
| India | 101,331 | 7,070 | -94,261 |
| Singapore | 0 | 99,026 | +99,026 |
| Viet Nam | 35,726 | 13,347 | -22,379 |
| United States | 18,360 | 19,980 | +1,620 |
| 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) | 836,675 |
| Air transport | 200,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 178,996 |
| Other | 111,855 |
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) | 177,697 | 658,978 | +481,281 |
| Air transport | 67,033 | 133,800 | +66,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,996 | 30,000 | -118,996 |
| Other | 66,583 | 45,272 | -21,311 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 640,593 |
| 000 | 111,855 |
| Manchester Airport | 108,827 |
| Holyhead | 106,884 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,298 |
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 | 55,983 | 584,610 | +528,627 |
| 000 | 66,583 | 45,272 | -21,311 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,590 | 103,237 | +97,647 |
| Holyhead | 68,619 | 38,265 | -30,354 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,562 | 6,736 | -84,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,499 | 7,070 | -67,429 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,917 | 7,332 | -48,585 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,526 | 23,231 | +17,705 |
| Heysham | 0 | 24,146 | +24,146 |
| 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