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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,974,112 |
| Austria | 4,118,808 |
| Germany | 591,387 |
| Italy | 463,322 |
| Portugal | 313,312 |
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 | 2,594,397 | 2,379,715 | -214,682 |
| Austria | 2,276,833 | 1,841,975 | -434,858 |
| Germany | 315,182 | 276,205 | -38,977 |
| Italy | 105,298 | 358,024 | +252,726 |
| Portugal | 284,462 | 28,850 | -255,612 |
| Sweden | 175,647 | 120,105 | -55,542 |
| France | 4,259 | 255,199 | +250,940 |
| United States | 6,149 | 202,304 | +196,155 |
| China | 60,012 | 22,602 | -37,410 |
| Belgium | 80,603 | 0 | -80,603 |
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 | 5,192,682 |
| Austria | 4,236,616 |
| Italy | 460,515 |
| Portugal | 313,312 |
| United States | 289,056 |
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 | 2,594,397 | 2,598,285 | +3,888 |
| Austria | 2,356,130 | 1,880,486 | -475,644 |
| Italy | 107,498 | 353,017 | +245,519 |
| Portugal | 284,462 | 28,850 | -255,612 |
| United States | 86,752 | 202,304 | +115,552 |
| China | 169,670 | 116,813 | -52,857 |
| Germany | 139,500 | 142,613 | +3,113 |
| Sweden | 126,187 | 73,810 | -52,377 |
| France | 17,377 | 82,170 | +64,793 |
| Belgium | 19,397 | 1,920 | -17,477 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 9,180,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,180,046 |
| Air transport | 1,052,732 |
| 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) | 4,805,657 | 4,374,967 | -430,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 605,128 | 574,918 | -30,210 |
| Air transport | 507,178 | 545,554 | +38,376 |
| Other | 303 | 0 | -303 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,191,319 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,767,888 |
| Portsmouth | 1,268,468 |
| Manchester Airport | 858,153 |
| Thamesport | 739,702 |
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 | 1,392,151 | 1,799,168 | +407,017 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,372,307 | 1,395,581 | +23,274 |
| Portsmouth | 857,648 | 410,820 | -446,828 |
| Manchester Airport | 452,191 | 405,962 | -46,229 |
| Thamesport | 418,622 | 321,080 | -97,542 |
| Killingholme | 398,265 | 68,807 | -329,458 |
| Newhaven | 246,413 | 192,103 | -54,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,647 | 209,137 | +33,490 |
| Harwich | 209,992 | 140,359 | -69,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,826 | 129,364 | -16,462 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 769,038 |
| France | 637,812 |
| Israel | 635,802 |
| Poland | 431,050 |
| Ireland | 141,800 |
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 | 0 | 769,038 | +769,038 |
| France | 158,893 | 478,919 | +320,026 |
| Israel | 414,160 | 221,642 | -192,518 |
| Poland | 0 | 431,050 | +431,050 |
| Ireland | 95,981 | 45,819 | -50,162 |
| Italy | 10,070 | 119,696 | +109,626 |
| United States | 28,271 | 62,768 | +34,497 |
| India | 69,763 | 984 | -68,779 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,344 | 22,923 | +10,579 |
| Germany | 31,022 | 0 | -31,022 |
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) | 1,781,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 804,758 |
| Air transport | 496,172 |
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) | 178,968 | 1,602,586 | +1,423,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 495,578 | 309,180 | -186,398 |
| Air transport | 175,040 | 321,132 | +146,092 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,641,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 509,822 |
| East Midlands Airport | 326,636 |
| Felixstowe | 190,253 |
| Holyhead | 126,017 |
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 | 81,641 | 1,559,467 | +1,477,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 408,670 | 101,152 | -307,518 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,772 | 282,864 | +239,092 |
| Felixstowe | 69,763 | 120,490 | +50,727 |
| Holyhead | 82,898 | 43,119 | -39,779 |
| ZLC | 85,207 | 5,593 | -79,614 |
| Southampton | 0 | 46,393 | +46,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,245 | 3,199 | -32,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,463 | 14,475 | -5,988 |
| 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