Import/export HS code 73269060: Building materials like ventilators and hooks
Non-mechanical ventilators, guttering, hooks, and similar items used in construction
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 6,128,775 |
| Ireland | 5,571,088 |
| China | 5,168,660 |
| Denmark | 4,963,702 |
| Turkey | 3,454,308 |
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 | 2,953,441 | 3,175,334 | +221,893 |
| Ireland | 2,800,093 | 2,770,995 | -29,098 |
| China | 2,724,331 | 2,444,329 | -280,002 |
| Denmark | 2,520,822 | 2,442,880 | -77,942 |
| Turkey | 1,751,183 | 1,703,125 | -48,058 |
| Poland | 831,343 | 2,395,960 | +1,564,617 |
| Sweden | 1,637,418 | 1,538,996 | -98,422 |
| India | 1,589,738 | 1,560,997 | -28,741 |
| France | 1,043,589 | 304,285 | -739,304 |
| Czechia | 454,433 | 553,968 | +99,535 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,803,617 |
| Germany | 4,372,124 |
| Poland | 4,277,718 |
| Denmark | 4,022,019 |
| Turkey | 3,454,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,707,985 | 3,095,632 | -612,353 |
| Germany | 2,013,162 | 2,358,962 | +345,800 |
| Poland | 1,366,101 | 2,911,617 | +1,545,516 |
| Denmark | 2,104,922 | 1,917,097 | -187,825 |
| Turkey | 1,751,183 | 1,703,125 | -48,058 |
| India | 1,806,978 | 1,621,493 | -185,485 |
| Sweden | 1,635,723 | 1,540,714 | -95,009 |
| Czechia | 500,187 | 714,042 | +213,855 |
| Belgium | 332,246 | 380,999 | +48,753 |
| United States | 376,815 | 284,534 | -92,281 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 |
| West Midlands | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 28 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
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) | 20,574,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,024,977 |
| Other | 6,722,212 |
| Air transport | 2,289,702 |
| Road transport | 670,209 |
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) | 9,976,374 | 10,598,365 | +621,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,313,463 | 5,711,514 | +398,051 |
| Other | 3,431,290 | 3,290,922 | -140,368 |
| Air transport | 1,208,509 | 1,081,193 | -127,316 |
| Road transport | 303,633 | 366,576 | +62,943 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,542,917 |
| 000 | 6,722,212 |
| Felixstowe | 5,359,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,469,329 |
| Southampton | 2,822,733 |
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 | 4,465,915 | 6,077,002 | +1,611,087 |
| 000 | 3,431,290 | 3,290,922 | -140,368 |
| Felixstowe | 3,193,426 | 2,166,331 | -1,027,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,349,622 | 2,119,707 | -229,915 |
| Southampton | 1,361,594 | 1,461,139 | +99,545 |
| Harwich | 1,116,274 | 1,273,537 | +157,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 771,818 | 996,318 | +224,500 |
| ZLC | 663,752 | 548,251 | -115,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 489,912 | 441,862 | -48,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 144,704 | 558,665 | +413,961 |
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 | 139 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Other manufacturing | 27 |
| Specialised construction activities | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 63 |
| 2026-03 | 67 |
| 2026-02 | 73 |
| 2026-01 | 59 |
| 2025-12 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METPRO LIMITED | 102 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 102 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 102 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 88 |
| HAZ METAL FIXING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 83 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 80 |
| LATCHWAYS PLC | 71 |
| PARTEX MARKING SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| WALRAVEN LTD | 52 |
| K2 SOLAR MOUNTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 149 |
| 54m+ | 147 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,332,416 |
| Germany | 3,656,991 |
| France | 1,814,036 |
| Nigeria | 1,622,888 |
| United States | 1,255,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,573,569 | 3,758,847 | +185,278 |
| Germany | 1,491,521 | 2,165,470 | +673,949 |
| France | 1,023,891 | 790,145 | -233,746 |
| Nigeria | 925,456 | 697,432 | -228,024 |
| United States | 704,905 | 550,870 | -154,035 |
| Netherlands | 608,929 | 542,940 | -65,989 |
| Austria | 485,827 | 597,630 | +111,803 |
| Australia | 447,556 | 286,415 | -161,141 |
| Saudi Arabia | 243,508 | 448,172 | +204,664 |
| Belgium | 287,754 | 310,523 | +22,769 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 357,085 |
| Germany | 311,461 |
| XI | 231,580 |
| Ireland | 77,777 |
| Belgium | 20,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 167,376 | 189,709 | +22,333 |
| Germany | 154,939 | 156,522 | +1,583 |
| XI | 110,482 | 121,098 | +10,616 |
| Ireland | 25,505 | 52,272 | +26,767 |
| Belgium | 15,260 | 4,846 | -10,414 |
| Lithuania | 8,274 | 9,457 | +1,183 |
| Netherlands | 3,046 | 4,714 | +1,668 |
| Sweden | 4,470 | 640 | -3,830 |
| Czechia | 4,217 | 0 | -4,217 |
| France | 4,167 | 0 | -4,167 |
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) | 16,100,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,347,001 |
| Air transport | 4,482,429 |
| Other | 1,475,506 |
| Road transport | 2,736 |
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) | 8,098,925 | 8,001,611 | -97,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,954,437 | 2,392,564 | -561,873 |
| Air transport | 2,393,548 | 2,088,881 | -304,667 |
| Other | 676,002 | 799,504 | +123,502 |
| Road transport | 2,736 | 0 | -2,736 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,676,711 |
| Holyhead | 3,072,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,962,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,910,681 |
| 000 | 1,475,506 |
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 | 3,989,322 | 4,687,389 | +698,067 |
| Holyhead | 1,502,486 | 1,569,638 | +67,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,243,304 | 1,719,360 | +476,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 790,019 | 1,120,662 | +330,643 |
| 000 | 676,002 | 799,504 | +123,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 898,930 | 395,962 | -502,968 |
| London | 936,367 | 56,877 | -879,490 |
| Heysham | 541,733 | 448,306 | -93,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 590,572 | 361,385 | -229,187 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 812,533 | 1,826 | -810,707 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73269060
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-mechanical ventilators, guttering, hooks, and similar items used in construction