Import/export HS code 72089020: Perforated hot-rolled steel products
Hot-rolled steel products with perforations, used in filtration, construction, and decorative applications
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 | 630,206 |
| India | 377,705 |
| Spain | 227,548 |
| France | 143,009 |
| 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 | 316,223 | 313,983 | -2,240 |
| India | 377,705 | 0 | -377,705 |
| Spain | 127,773 | 99,775 | -27,998 |
| France | 82,961 | 60,048 | -22,913 |
| Netherlands | 34,591 | 15,675 | -18,916 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,204 | +16,204 |
| Italy | 10,249 | 3,041 | -7,208 |
| 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 | 621,755 |
| India | 377,705 |
| Spain | 227,548 |
| France | 133,275 |
| 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 | 328,149 | 293,606 | -34,543 |
| India | 377,705 | 0 | -377,705 |
| Spain | 127,773 | 99,775 | -27,998 |
| France | 73,227 | 60,048 | -13,179 |
| Netherlands | 34,591 | 15,675 | -18,916 |
| Italy | 8,057 | 22,144 | +14,087 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,132 | +9,132 |
| China | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,274 | +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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 1,023,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 413,302 |
| 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) | 545,274 | 478,705 | -66,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 397,849 | 15,453 | -382,396 |
| 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 | 738,963 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,073 |
| 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 | 412,484 | 326,479 | -86,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,771 | 0 | -196,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,934 | 0 | -180,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,134 | 95,939 | +17,805 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,483 | 17,807 | -20,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,827 | 26,316 | +21,489 |
| Felixstowe | 8,977 | 16,866 | +7,889 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| F H BRUNDLE | 46 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 45 |
| JOHN STANIAR & CO. LTD. | 33 |
| 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+ | 4 |
| 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 | 512,919 |
| 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 | 512,919 | 0 | -512,919 |
| Canada | 0 | 52,533 | +52,533 |
| United States | 0 | 9,447 | +9,447 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
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) | 521,093 |
| 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) | 512,919 | 8,174 | -504,745 |
| 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 | 485,429 |
| Holyhead | 89,470 |
| 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 | 423,449 | 61,980 | -361,469 |
| Holyhead | 89,470 | 0 | -89,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
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