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 | 5,569,489 |
| Ireland | 4,996,094 |
| China | 4,506,682 |
| Denmark | 4,284,964 |
| Turkey | 3,218,379 |
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 | 3,197,806 | 2,371,683 | -826,123 |
| Ireland | 2,495,005 | 2,501,089 | +6,084 |
| China | 2,698,071 | 1,808,611 | -889,460 |
| Denmark | 2,503,674 | 1,781,290 | -722,384 |
| Turkey | 1,802,441 | 1,415,938 | -386,503 |
| Sweden | 1,630,610 | 1,237,167 | -393,443 |
| India | 1,457,375 | 1,271,826 | -185,549 |
| France | 1,042,968 | 274,995 | -767,973 |
| Poland | 808,540 | 453,764 | -354,776 |
| Netherlands | 416,267 | 559,561 | +143,294 |
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 | 5,998,031 |
| Germany | 4,026,947 |
| Denmark | 3,553,860 |
| Turkey | 3,218,379 |
| India | 3,003,511 |
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 | 3,685,131 | 2,312,900 | -1,372,231 |
| Germany | 2,245,926 | 1,781,021 | -464,905 |
| Denmark | 2,095,292 | 1,458,568 | -636,724 |
| Turkey | 1,802,441 | 1,415,938 | -386,503 |
| India | 1,680,298 | 1,323,213 | -357,085 |
| Sweden | 1,627,301 | 1,233,798 | -393,503 |
| Poland | 1,409,638 | 838,169 | -571,469 |
| Czechia | 495,943 | 425,862 | -70,081 |
| United States | 478,453 | 192,414 | -286,039 |
| Belgium | 345,765 | 261,717 | -84,048 |
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 | 34 |
| West Midlands | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 |
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 | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 10 | +6 |
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) | 16,980,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,680,859 |
| Other | 6,163,324 |
| Air transport | 2,163,815 |
| Road transport | 456,121 |
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) | 10,194,624 | 6,786,036 | -3,408,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,244,685 | 4,436,174 | -808,511 |
| Other | 3,186,882 | 2,976,442 | -210,440 |
| Air transport | 1,274,368 | 889,447 | -384,921 |
| Road transport | 277,631 | 178,490 | -99,141 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,570,672 |
| 000 | 6,163,324 |
| Felixstowe | 5,168,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,056,134 |
| Southampton | 2,406,275 |
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 | 4,654,731 | 2,915,941 | -1,738,790 |
| 000 | 3,186,882 | 2,976,442 | -210,440 |
| Felixstowe | 3,331,448 | 1,836,830 | -1,494,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,406,946 | 1,649,188 | -757,758 |
| Southampton | 1,334,561 | 1,071,714 | -262,847 |
| Harwich | 1,107,960 | 1,216,056 | +108,096 |
| Eurotunnel | 679,224 | 741,794 | +62,570 |
| ZLC | 558,127 | 435,400 | -122,727 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 445,321 | 366,948 | -78,373 |
| London | 257,703 | 380,971 | +123,268 |
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 | 127 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 59 |
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 67 |
| 2025-09 | 74 |
| 2025-08 | 63 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METPRO LIMITED | 99 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 99 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 99 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 84 |
| HAZ METAL FIXING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 79 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 78 |
| LATCHWAYS PLC | 70 |
| PARTEX MARKING SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| WALRAVEN LTD | 48 |
| K2 SOLAR MOUNTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 142 |
| 1m-15m | 127 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | 6,318,072 |
| Germany | 2,759,151 |
| France | 1,665,576 |
| United States | 1,420,938 |
| Netherlands | 1,047,573 |
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 | 3,532,385 | 2,785,687 | -746,698 |
| Germany | 1,500,173 | 1,258,978 | -241,195 |
| France | 1,028,107 | 637,469 | -390,638 |
| United States | 919,893 | 501,045 | -418,848 |
| Netherlands | 619,602 | 427,971 | -191,631 |
| Nigeria | 923,722 | 1,734 | -921,988 |
| Austria | 451,548 | 417,026 | -34,522 |
| Angola | 629,819 | 0 | -629,819 |
| Australia | 403,215 | 225,238 | -177,977 |
| Kazakhstan | 589,326 | 7,943 | -581,383 |
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 | 313,061 |
| Germany | 284,731 |
| XI | 200,103 |
| Ireland | 66,006 |
| Lithuania | 16,301 |
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 | 155,420 | 157,641 | +2,221 |
| Germany | 160,056 | 124,675 | -35,381 |
| XI | 104,847 | 95,256 | -9,591 |
| Ireland | 25,233 | 40,773 | +15,540 |
| Lithuania | 8,090 | 8,211 | +121 |
| Belgium | 15,391 | 0 | -15,391 |
| Netherlands | 2,972 | 3,588 | +616 |
| Sweden | 3,697 | 1,356 | -2,341 |
| 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) | 13,731,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,482,342 |
| Air transport | 3,636,757 |
| Other | 1,297,866 |
| Road transport | 7,766 |
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) | 7,897,191 | 5,833,990 | -2,063,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,181,088 | 1,301,254 | -1,879,834 |
| Air transport | 2,303,638 | 1,333,119 | -970,519 |
| Other | 658,790 | 639,076 | -19,714 |
| Road transport | 7,766 | 0 | -7,766 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,279,750 |
| Holyhead | 2,654,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,080,242 |
| 000 | 1,297,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,226,761 |
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 | 4,086,454 | 3,193,296 | -893,158 |
| Holyhead | 1,583,746 | 1,071,222 | -512,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,434,946 | 645,296 | -789,650 |
| 000 | 658,790 | 639,076 | -19,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 763,275 | 463,486 | -299,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 894,412 | 266,994 | -627,418 |
| London | 932,678 | 32,900 | -899,778 |
| Heysham | 537,197 | 314,220 | -222,977 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 812,533 | 0 | -812,533 |
| East Midlands Airport | 297,763 | 451,948 | +154,185 |
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