Import/export HS code 72209020: Perforated stainless steel sheets
Stainless steel sheets with holes, used in filtration, ventilation, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 364,420 |
| Germany | 229,669 |
| China | 156,128 |
| United States | 152,045 |
| India | 97,338 |
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 | 0 | 364,420 | +364,420 |
| Germany | 145,841 | 83,828 | -62,013 |
| China | 87,644 | 68,484 | -19,160 |
| United States | 79,331 | 72,714 | -6,617 |
| India | 0 | 97,338 | +97,338 |
| Switzerland | 51,078 | 18,392 | -32,686 |
| Turkey | 38,633 | 0 | -38,633 |
| Hungary | 29,006 | 8,201 | -20,805 |
| Denmark | 19,065 | 8,813 | -10,252 |
| Austria | 0 | 19,074 | +19,074 |
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 | 383,753 |
| Germany | 311,554 |
| China | 156,128 |
| United States | 154,648 |
| India | 97,338 |
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 | 17,305 | 366,448 | +349,143 |
| Germany | 181,332 | 130,222 | -51,110 |
| China | 87,644 | 68,484 | -19,160 |
| United States | 79,331 | 75,317 | -4,014 |
| India | 0 | 97,338 | +97,338 |
| Turkey | 38,633 | 0 | -38,633 |
| Austria | 4,710 | 22,750 | +18,040 |
| United Kingdom | 26,545 | 0 | -26,545 |
| Denmark | 7,107 | 8,813 | +1,706 |
| Hungary | 11,701 | 0 | -11,701 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +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) | 485,120 |
| Air transport | 409,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 368,518 |
| Other | 1,282 |
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) | 108,605 | 376,515 | +267,910 |
| Air transport | 163,316 | 246,182 | +82,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,397 | 166,121 | -36,276 |
| Other | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 285,169 |
| Southampton | 150,851 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,750 |
| Felixstowe | 82,662 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,248 | 282,921 | +280,673 |
| Southampton | 61,288 | 89,563 | +28,275 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,456 | 68,556 | +27,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,685 | 51,065 | -620 |
| Felixstowe | 37,736 | 44,926 | +7,190 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,608 | 57,149 | +34,541 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,988 | 63,101 | +57,113 |
| Dover | 51,951 | 12,969 | -38,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,157 | 21,271 | -19,886 |
| Thamesport | 35,789 | 13,180 | -22,609 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 242,945 |
| Finland | 197,818 |
| France | 153,049 |
| Germany | 113,920 |
| Ireland | 89,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 50,448 | 192,497 | +142,049 |
| Finland | 163,487 | 34,331 | -129,156 |
| France | 80,678 | 72,371 | -8,307 |
| Germany | 107,777 | 6,143 | -101,634 |
| Ireland | 3,736 | 85,352 | +81,616 |
| Sweden | 66,398 | 0 | -66,398 |
| Norway | 19,131 | 12,248 | -6,883 |
| United States | 9,606 | 5,795 | -3,811 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,951 | +12,951 |
| Australia | 7,825 | 0 | -7,825 |
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) | 462,712 |
| Air transport | 370,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,583 |
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) | 261,362 | 201,350 | -60,012 |
| Air transport | 257,984 | 112,663 | -145,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,650 | 113,933 | +107,283 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 373,624 |
| East Midlands Airport | 163,597 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,169 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,627 |
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 | 257,626 | 115,998 | -141,628 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,931 | 26,666 | -110,265 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,033 | 83,002 | +28,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,236 | 113,933 | +112,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,632 | 2,995 | -56,637 |
| Heysham | 0 | 45,185 | +45,185 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,525 | 20,218 | +18,693 |
| Holyhead | 2,211 | 8,874 | +6,663 |
| Milford | 0 | 11,075 | +11,075 |
| ZLC | 7,388 | 0 | -7,388 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72209020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel sheets with holes, used in filtration, ventilation, and decorative applications