Import/export HS code 72089020: Perforated hot-rolled steel products
Hot-rolled steel products with perforations, used in filtration, construction, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 625,978 |
| India | 297,089 |
| Spain | 211,601 |
| France | 139,888 |
| Netherlands | 50,266 |
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 | 313,022 | 312,956 | -66 |
| India | 297,089 | 0 | -297,089 |
| Spain | 111,397 | 100,204 | -11,193 |
| France | 83,162 | 56,726 | -26,436 |
| Netherlands | 37,469 | 12,797 | -24,672 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,204 | +16,204 |
| Italy | 11,523 | 4,200 | -7,323 |
| Ireland | 0 | 9,155 | +9,155 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,132 | +9,132 |
| China | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 619,960 |
| India | 297,089 |
| Spain | 211,601 |
| France | 130,154 |
| Netherlands | 50,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 324,948 | 295,012 | -29,936 |
| India | 297,089 | 0 | -297,089 |
| Spain | 111,397 | 100,204 | -11,193 |
| France | 73,428 | 56,726 | -16,702 |
| Netherlands | 37,469 | 12,797 | -24,672 |
| Italy | 8,057 | 22,144 | +14,087 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,132 | +9,132 |
| China | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
| Slovakia | 1,274 | 0 | -1,274 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,003,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,686 |
| Other | 25,359 |
| Air transport | 15,672 |
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) | 528,609 | 474,507 | -54,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 318,674 | 14,012 | -304,662 |
| Other | 0 | 25,359 | +25,359 |
| Air transport | 8,176 | 7,496 | -680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 711,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,290 |
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 | 386,359 | 325,044 | -61,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,934 | 0 | -180,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,484 | 89,082 | +5,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,155 | 0 | -116,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,483 | 17,807 | -20,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,827 | 34,520 | +29,693 |
| Felixstowe | 11,855 | 13,988 | +2,133 |
| 000 | 0 | 25,359 | +25,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,176 | 7,496 | -680 |
| Thamesport | 9,448 | 2,226 | -7,222 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| F H BRUNDLE | 47 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 46 |
| JOHN STANIAR & CO. LTD. | 34 |
| CADISCH PRECISION MESHES LIMITED | 26 |
| ASD LIMITED | 8 |
| INDUSTRIAL & MARINE SILENCERS LIMITED | 6 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 2 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 2 |
| ASTUTE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 1 |
| KAIZEN RECYCLING LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 403,134 |
| Canada | 52,533 |
| United States | 9,447 |
| Germany | 8,174 |
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 | 403,134 | 0 | -403,134 |
| Canada | 0 | 52,533 | +52,533 |
| United States | 0 | 9,447 | +9,447 |
| Germany | 878 | 7,296 | +6,418 |
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) | 411,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,980 |
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) | 404,012 | 7,296 | -396,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 61,980 | +61,980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 377,157 |
| Holyhead | 87,957 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 315,177 | 61,980 | -253,197 |
| Holyhead | 87,957 | 0 | -87,957 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 878 | 7,296 | +6,418 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72089020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel products with perforations, used in filtration, construction, and decorative applications