Import/export HS code 72209020: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 748,237 |
| Germany | 296,214 |
| United States | 143,457 |
| China | 109,490 |
| Belgium | 102,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,503 | 738,734 | +729,231 |
| Germany | 136,521 | 159,693 | +23,172 |
| United States | 60,713 | 82,744 | +22,031 |
| China | 41,006 | 68,484 | +27,478 |
| Belgium | 0 | 102,915 | +102,915 |
| India | 89,563 | 10,507 | -79,056 |
| Switzerland | 35,039 | 23,012 | -12,027 |
| Turkey | 38,633 | 0 | -38,633 |
| Hungary | 19,333 | 9,346 | -9,987 |
| Denmark | 19,095 | 5,872 | -13,223 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 767,570 |
| Germany | 446,968 |
| United States | 146,060 |
| China | 109,490 |
| India | 100,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 28,836 | 738,734 | +709,898 |
| Germany | 157,238 | 289,730 | +132,492 |
| United States | 60,713 | 85,347 | +24,634 |
| China | 41,006 | 68,484 | +27,478 |
| India | 89,563 | 10,507 | -79,056 |
| Turkey | 38,633 | 0 | -38,633 |
| Austria | 934 | 34,214 | +33,280 |
| United Kingdom | 26,545 | 0 | -26,545 |
| Denmark | 8,137 | 5,872 | -2,265 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,283 | +11,283 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 870,395 |
| Air transport | 544,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,596 |
| Other | 1,522 |
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) | 117,223 | 753,172 | +635,949 |
| Air transport | 118,764 | 425,453 | +306,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,468 | 87,128 | -140,340 |
| Other | 0 | 1,522 | +1,522 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 649,406 |
| East Midlands Airport | 179,220 |
| Southampton | 114,442 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,894 |
| Birmingham Airport | 92,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11,751 | 637,655 | +625,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,613 | 152,607 | +125,994 |
| Southampton | 114,442 | 0 | -114,442 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,102 | 71,792 | +37,690 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,469 | 83,847 | +75,378 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,608 | 67,958 | +45,350 |
| Felixstowe | 37,736 | 44,926 | +7,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,972 | 49,249 | +22,277 |
| Dover | 51,951 | 12,969 | -38,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,185 | 19,243 | -23,942 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RUSSELL FINEX LIMITED | 26 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| EMINOX LIMITED | 13 |
| PLASTOK SEPARATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 13 |
| TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 11 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 10 |
| VESTATEC (U.K.) LIMITED | 9 |
| FERNCO LIMITED | 9 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 192,497 |
| France | 159,727 |
| Finland | 97,289 |
| Ireland | 90,134 |
| Sweden | 37,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 0 | 192,497 | +192,497 |
| France | 92,365 | 67,362 | -25,003 |
| Finland | 80,265 | 17,024 | -63,241 |
| Ireland | 14,796 | 75,338 | +60,542 |
| Sweden | 37,671 | 0 | -37,671 |
| Norway | 15,028 | 8,677 | -6,351 |
| Germany | 13,641 | 6,143 | -7,498 |
| Japan | 0 | 18,394 | +18,394 |
| United States | 6,429 | 8,924 | +2,495 |
| Italy | 12,000 | 951 | -11,049 |
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) | 363,702 |
| Air transport | 205,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,621 |
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) | 203,978 | 159,724 | -44,254 |
| Air transport | 81,180 | 123,981 | +42,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 115,621 | +115,621 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,446 |
| Heysham | 45,185 |
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 | 189,182 | 84,386 | -104,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 113,933 | +113,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,911 | 36,543 | -11,368 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,444 | 83,002 | +81,558 |
| Heysham | 0 | 45,185 | +45,185 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,964 | 4,436 | -24,528 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,471 | 19,272 | +16,801 |
| Milford | 11,075 | 2,007 | -9,068 |
| Holyhead | 1,250 | 8,874 | +7,624 |
| ZLC | 2,861 | 0 | -2,861 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72209020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel sheets with holes, used in filtration, ventilation, and decorative applications