Import/export HS code 731450: Expanded metal made of iron or steel
Metal sheets cut and stretched to form a mesh, used for fencing, construction, or industrial purposes
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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 | 8,525,194 |
| China | 1,114,544 |
| Switzerland | 832,135 |
| France | 754,807 |
| United States | 676,145 |
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 | 4,755,088 | 3,770,106 | -984,982 |
| China | 746,542 | 368,002 | -378,540 |
| Switzerland | 700,822 | 131,313 | -569,509 |
| France | 561,706 | 193,101 | -368,605 |
| United States | 527,026 | 149,119 | -377,907 |
| Spain | 5,352 | 375,444 | +370,092 |
| Ireland | 94,679 | 61,934 | -32,745 |
| Germany | 45,865 | 70,921 | +25,056 |
| Netherlands | 43,060 | 38,400 | -4,660 |
| Norway | 66,721 | 0 | -66,721 |
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 | 9,187,501 |
| China | 1,102,370 |
| United States | 676,145 |
| Switzerland | 598,515 |
| Spain | 403,238 |
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 | 5,133,577 | 4,053,924 | -1,079,653 |
| China | 722,830 | 379,540 | -343,290 |
| United States | 527,026 | 149,119 | -377,907 |
| Switzerland | 572,858 | 25,657 | -547,201 |
| Spain | 30,114 | 373,124 | +343,010 |
| France | 247,098 | 48,570 | -198,528 |
| Germany | 159,874 | 56,913 | -102,961 |
| Belgium | 52,823 | 4,883 | -47,940 |
| Czechia | 38,993 | 2,819 | -36,174 |
| Ireland | 24,955 | 10,170 | -14,785 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 9,855,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,551,863 |
| Air transport | 1,131,207 |
| Road transport | 167,690 |
| Other | 139,306 |
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) | 5,589,464 | 4,266,482 | -1,322,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,121,002 | 430,861 | -690,141 |
| Air transport | 673,556 | 457,651 | -215,905 |
| Road transport | 167,690 | 0 | -167,690 |
| Other | 80,125 | 59,181 | -20,944 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 3,902,176 |
| Dover | 1,585,176 |
| Killingholme | 1,359,644 |
| London | 1,134,582 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,000,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 2,185,644 | 1,716,532 | -469,112 |
| Dover | 948,790 | 636,386 | -312,404 |
| Killingholme | 787,023 | 572,621 | -214,402 |
| London | 678,550 | 456,032 | -222,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 342,977 | 657,581 | +314,604 |
| Southampton | 619,066 | 292,533 | -326,533 |
| Felixstowe | 394,290 | 50,880 | -343,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,078 | 15,013 | -344,065 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,226 | 149,955 | -6,271 |
| Birmingham Airport | 155,209 | 104,531 | -50,678 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JASUN ENVIROCARE PLC | 66 |
| FOCCHI LTD | 48 |
| MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED | 40 |
| ZENTIA LIMITED | 36 |
| PSI GLOBAL LTD | 35 |
| FILTRATION CONTROL LTD. | 33 |
| KNAUF CEILING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 31 |
| SEVERN VALLEY WOODWORKS LIMITED | 27 |
| CAVENDISH FILTERS LTD | 25 |
| TERMINATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | 7,266,389 |
| Czechia | 4,573,438 |
| Ireland | 4,243,812 |
| Germany | 4,174,230 |
| France | 2,049,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | 4,592,715 | 2,673,674 | -1,919,041 |
| Czechia | 2,685,399 | 1,888,039 | -797,360 |
| Ireland | 2,311,252 | 1,932,560 | -378,692 |
| Germany | 2,366,197 | 1,808,033 | -558,164 |
| France | 1,382,277 | 667,313 | -714,964 |
| United States | 594,735 | 213,927 | -380,808 |
| Denmark | 353,286 | 299,286 | -54,000 |
| Finland | 321,224 | 288,851 | -32,373 |
| Poland | 309,820 | 174,648 | -135,172 |
| Israel | 190,000 | 199,872 | +9,872 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,493 |
| XI | 4,199 |
| United States | 788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,898 | 3,595 | -1,303 |
| XI | 3,055 | 1,144 | -1,911 |
| United States | 0 | 788 | +788 |
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) | 16,629,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,268,330 |
| Other | 434,285 |
| Air transport | 253,170 |
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) | 9,600,531 | 7,029,032 | -2,571,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,286,753 | 3,981,577 | -2,305,176 |
| Other | 251,218 | 183,067 | -68,151 |
| Air transport | 107,308 | 145,862 | +38,554 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,804,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,592,895 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,586,340 |
| Holyhead | 2,254,485 |
| Tyne | 1,975,898 |
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 | 5,620,511 | 4,183,948 | -1,436,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,724,067 | 2,868,828 | +1,144,761 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,170,114 | 416,226 | -2,753,888 |
| Holyhead | 1,140,341 | 1,114,144 | -26,197 |
| Tyne | 1,295,852 | 680,046 | -615,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 540,148 | 465,706 | -74,442 |
| Southampton | 626,565 | 232,195 | -394,370 |
| Heysham | 322,119 | 334,193 | +12,074 |
| Fishguard | 300,821 | 215,113 | -85,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 351,101 | 104,518 | -246,583 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731450
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal sheets cut and stretched to form a mesh, used for fencing, construction, or industrial purposes