Import/export HS code 72249002: Tool steel products
Semi-finished products made of tool steel, used for manufacturing tools
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,931,162 |
| Austria | 4,530,290 |
| Germany | 681,246 |
| Italy | 571,061 |
| United States | 353,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,764,624 | 3,166,538 | +401,914 |
| Austria | 2,359,979 | 2,170,311 | -189,668 |
| Germany | 303,791 | 377,455 | +73,664 |
| Italy | 114,513 | 456,548 | +342,035 |
| United States | 1,156 | 352,130 | +350,974 |
| France | 4,259 | 279,107 | +274,848 |
| Portugal | 238,966 | 26,965 | -212,001 |
| Sweden | 151,294 | 114,308 | -36,986 |
| Belgium | 80,603 | 0 | -80,603 |
| China | 46,037 | 22,613 | -23,424 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,149,732 |
| Austria | 4,658,324 |
| Italy | 568,254 |
| United States | 433,889 |
| China | 347,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,771,729 | 3,378,003 | +606,274 |
| Austria | 2,448,492 | 2,209,832 | -238,660 |
| Italy | 109,608 | 458,646 | +349,038 |
| United States | 81,759 | 352,130 | +270,371 |
| China | 164,815 | 182,399 | +17,584 |
| Germany | 100,824 | 193,434 | +92,610 |
| Portugal | 238,966 | 26,965 | -212,001 |
| Sweden | 98,636 | 66,683 | -31,953 |
| France | 31,108 | 92,720 | +61,612 |
| Ireland | 13,155 | 7,085 | -6,070 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 10,505,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,365,117 |
| Air transport | 1,193,504 |
| Other | 303 |
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) | 5,002,982 | 5,502,785 | +499,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 565,823 | 799,294 | +233,471 |
| Air transport | 509,572 | 683,932 | +174,360 |
| Other | 303 | 0 | -303 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,793,495 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,146,866 |
| Portsmouth | 1,510,789 |
| Manchester Airport | 979,956 |
| Thamesport | 794,807 |
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 | 1,431,648 | 2,361,847 | +930,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,511,216 | 1,635,650 | +124,434 |
| Portsmouth | 852,658 | 658,131 | -194,527 |
| Manchester Airport | 462,791 | 517,165 | +54,374 |
| Thamesport | 386,610 | 408,197 | +21,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,294 | 309,764 | +158,470 |
| Harwich | 260,238 | 139,397 | -120,841 |
| Newhaven | 198,535 | 190,962 | -7,573 |
| Killingholme | 380,374 | 0 | -380,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,945 | 180,734 | +9,789 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 770,038 |
| Israel | 628,593 |
| France | 575,241 |
| Poland | 431,050 |
| Ireland | 146,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 747,000 | 23,038 | -723,962 |
| Israel | 342,472 | 286,121 | -56,351 |
| France | 124,974 | 450,267 | +325,293 |
| Poland | 4,410 | 426,640 | +422,230 |
| Ireland | 107,120 | 39,594 | -67,526 |
| Italy | 0 | 119,696 | +119,696 |
| United States | 67,346 | 26,517 | -40,829 |
| India | 47,736 | 0 | -47,736 |
| Brazil | 0 | 29,476 | +29,476 |
| Germany | 28,395 | 0 | -28,395 |
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) | 1,785,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 768,997 |
| Air transport | 422,999 |
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) | 954,425 | 831,048 | -123,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 493,907 | 275,090 | -218,817 |
| Air transport | 98,666 | 324,333 | +225,667 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,641,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 482,364 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,466 |
| Felixstowe | 167,242 |
| Holyhead | 129,641 |
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 | 848,659 | 792,744 | -55,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,472 | 139,892 | -202,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,819 | 269,647 | +222,828 |
| Felixstowe | 46,752 | 120,490 | +73,738 |
| Holyhead | 91,337 | 38,304 | -53,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,938 | 14,708 | -20,230 |
| Southampton | 46,393 | 0 | -46,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,411 | 16,671 | -740 |
| ZLC | 23,620 | 5,899 | -17,721 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 29,476 | +29,476 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249002
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished products made of tool steel, used for manufacturing tools