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 | 364,420 |
| Germany | 219,551 |
| China | 156,128 |
| United States | 124,053 |
| India | 97,338 |
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 | 5,138 | 359,282 | +354,144 |
| Germany | 141,107 | 78,444 | -62,663 |
| China | 87,644 | 68,484 | -19,160 |
| United States | 59,778 | 64,275 | +4,497 |
| India | 89,563 | 7,775 | -81,788 |
| Switzerland | 37,391 | 18,392 | -18,999 |
| Turkey | 38,633 | 0 | -38,633 |
| Hungary | 21,611 | 6,173 | -15,438 |
| Denmark | 20,095 | 5,872 | -14,223 |
| Austria | 0 | 19,074 | +19,074 |
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 | 383,753 |
| Germany | 287,749 |
| China | 156,128 |
| United States | 126,656 |
| India | 97,338 |
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 | 24,471 | 359,282 | +334,811 |
| Germany | 164,176 | 123,573 | -40,603 |
| China | 87,644 | 68,484 | -19,160 |
| United States | 59,778 | 66,878 | +7,100 |
| India | 89,563 | 7,775 | -81,788 |
| Turkey | 38,633 | 0 | -38,633 |
| United Kingdom | 26,545 | 0 | -26,545 |
| Austria | 934 | 22,750 | +21,816 |
| Denmark | 8,137 | 5,872 | -2,265 |
| Bulgaria | 877 | 10,366 | +9,489 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 481,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 354,137 |
| Air transport | 353,616 |
| Other | 1,282 |
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) | 116,201 | 365,143 | +248,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 277,579 | 76,558 | -201,021 |
| Air transport | 122,294 | 231,322 | +109,028 |
| Other | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 285,169 |
| Southampton | 150,851 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,642 |
| Felixstowe | 82,662 |
| Manchester Airport | 79,757 |
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 | 7,386 | 277,783 | +270,397 |
| Southampton | 150,851 | 0 | -150,851 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,246 | 64,396 | +31,150 |
| Felixstowe | 37,736 | 44,926 | +7,190 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,608 | 57,149 | +34,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,037 | 41,589 | +15,552 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,301 | 61,877 | +56,576 |
| Dover | 51,951 | 12,969 | -38,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,185 | 19,243 | -23,942 |
| Thamesport | 28,618 | 13,180 | -15,438 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 | 134,637 |
| Finland | 126,655 |
| Ireland | 89,088 |
| 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 | 89,757 | 44,880 | -44,877 |
| Finland | 109,631 | 17,024 | -92,607 |
| Ireland | 14,811 | 74,277 | +59,466 |
| Sweden | 37,671 | 0 | -37,671 |
| Norway | 16,325 | 12,248 | -4,077 |
| Germany | 19,846 | 6,143 | -13,703 |
| United States | 8,370 | 5,795 | -2,575 |
| Italy | 12,000 | 951 | -11,049 |
| Australia | 7,825 | 0 | -7,825 |
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) | 373,137 |
| Air transport | 194,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,933 |
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) | 236,956 | 136,181 | -100,775 |
| Air transport | 85,389 | 108,678 | +23,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 113,933 | +113,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 284,049 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,860 |
| 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 | 222,145 | 61,904 | -160,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 113,933 | +113,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,444 | 83,002 | +81,558 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,179 | 22,681 | -27,498 |
| Heysham | 0 | 45,185 | +45,185 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,905 | 2,995 | -27,910 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,525 | 20,218 | +18,693 |
| Holyhead | 2,211 | 8,874 | +6,663 |
| Milford | 11,075 | 0 | -11,075 |
| 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