Import/export HS code 72241010: Tool steel ingots
Ingots made of tool steel, used for making durable tools and machinery parts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 643,832 |
| France | 530,791 |
| Poland | 348,886 |
| United States | 209,343 |
| China | 100,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 0 | 643,832 | +643,832 |
| France | 530,791 | 0 | -530,791 |
| Poland | 322,995 | 25,891 | -297,104 |
| United States | 206,327 | 3,016 | -203,311 |
| China | 27,335 | 73,498 | +46,163 |
| Italy | 87,459 | 0 | -87,459 |
| Turkey | 2,348 | 18,754 | +16,406 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,539 | +7,539 |
| Ireland | 75 | 108 | +33 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 643,832 |
| France | 530,791 |
| Poland | 348,886 |
| United States | 198,889 |
| China | 92,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 0 | 643,832 | +643,832 |
| France | 530,791 | 0 | -530,791 |
| Poland | 322,995 | 25,891 | -297,104 |
| United States | 197,884 | 1,005 | -196,879 |
| China | 19,216 | 73,498 | +54,282 |
| Italy | 87,459 | 0 | -87,459 |
| Turkey | 2,348 | 18,754 | +16,406 |
| Taiwan | 8,443 | 9,550 | +1,107 |
| Japan | 8,119 | 0 | -8,119 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 976,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 845,278 |
| Air transport | 127,924 |
| Other | 183 |
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) | 941,245 | 35,338 | -905,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,893 | 634,385 | +423,492 |
| Air transport | 25,117 | 102,807 | +77,690 |
| Other | 75 | 108 | +33 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 745,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 731,291 |
| Portsmouth | 170,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,495 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,808 |
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 | 719,291 | 25,891 | -693,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,459 | 643,832 | +556,373 |
| Portsmouth | 170,538 | 0 | -170,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,495 | 0 | -134,495 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 69,808 | +69,808 |
| Southampton | 25,780 | 0 | -25,780 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,531 | 9,149 | -4,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 18,198 | +18,198 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,586 | 5,652 | -5,934 |
| Felixstowe | 14,575 | 0 | -14,575 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 8,575 |
| France | 4,565 |
| Egypt | 4,057 |
| Ireland | 2,459 |
| Netherlands | 1,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 8,575 | 0 | -8,575 |
| France | 1,510 | 3,055 | +1,545 |
| Egypt | 0 | 4,057 | +4,057 |
| Ireland | 2,459 | 0 | -2,459 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,312 | +1,312 |
| Denmark | 1,295 | 0 | -1,295 |
| Indonesia | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
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) | 12,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,516 |
| Air transport | 4,220 |
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) | 9,870 | 2,657 | -7,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,459 | 4,057 | +1,598 |
| Air transport | 2,510 | 1,710 | -800 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 8,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,057 |
| ZLC | 3,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,657 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 8,575 | 0 | -8,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,057 | +4,057 |
| ZLC | 1,510 | 1,710 | +200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,657 | +2,657 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,459 | 0 | -2,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,295 | 0 | -1,295 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72241010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ingots made of tool steel, used for making durable tools and machinery parts