Import/export HS code 72254012: Tool steel, hot-rolled
Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or strips, used for making durable tools and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 662,075 |
| Austria | 531,510 |
| Germany | 330,087 |
| China | 156,076 |
| Sweden | 92,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 352,411 | 309,664 | -42,747 |
| Austria | 318,156 | 213,354 | -104,802 |
| Germany | 195,374 | 134,713 | -60,661 |
| China | 80,889 | 75,187 | -5,702 |
| Sweden | 44,584 | 48,068 | +3,484 |
| Italy | 12,865 | 58,242 | +45,377 |
| France | 17,918 | 50,114 | +32,196 |
| Japan | 12,960 | 0 | -12,960 |
| United States | 9,106 | 0 | -9,106 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,266 | 0 | -4,266 |
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 | 716,080 |
| Austria | 514,892 |
| China | 328,798 |
| Germany | 249,343 |
| Italy | 66,688 |
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 | 363,530 | 352,550 | -10,980 |
| Austria | 301,538 | 213,354 | -88,184 |
| China | 166,496 | 162,302 | -4,194 |
| Germany | 142,030 | 107,313 | -34,717 |
| Italy | 12,865 | 53,823 | +40,958 |
| Netherlands | 33,465 | 0 | -33,465 |
| Japan | 12,960 | 0 | -12,960 |
| United States | 9,106 | 0 | -9,106 |
| Belgium | 6,539 | 0 | -6,539 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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) | 1,640,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 273,825 |
| Air transport | 23,673 |
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) | 871,629 | 768,744 | -102,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,709 | 114,116 | -45,593 |
| Air transport | 17,191 | 6,482 | -10,709 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 817,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,920 |
| Dover | 289,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,322 |
| Killingholme | 111,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 483,992 | 333,319 | -150,673 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,761 | 214,159 | +124,398 |
| Dover | 141,934 | 147,282 | +5,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,357 | 172,965 | +93,608 |
| Killingholme | 111,836 | 0 | -111,836 |
| Hull | 44,584 | 7,487 | -37,097 |
| Harwich | 47,796 | 0 | -47,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,118 | 7,648 | -11,470 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,996 | 6,482 | -514 |
| Southampton | 12,960 | 0 | -12,960 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 821,596 |
| Malta | 7,722 |
| Ivory Coast | 6,576 |
| Germany | 1,177 |
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 | 670,847 | 150,749 | -520,098 |
| Malta | 0 | 7,722 | +7,722 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 6,576 | +6,576 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,177 | +1,177 |
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) | 524,339 |
| Other | 279,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,305 |
| Air transport | 1,177 |
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) | 420,161 | 104,178 | -315,983 |
| Other | 232,679 | 46,571 | -186,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,007 | 14,298 | -3,709 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,177 | +1,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 279,250 |
| Holyhead | 223,570 |
| Milford | 199,294 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,001 |
| Fishguard | 59,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 232,679 | 46,571 | -186,108 |
| Holyhead | 170,782 | 52,788 | -117,994 |
| Milford | 166,081 | 33,213 | -132,868 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,001 | 0 | -60,001 |
| Fishguard | 41,304 | 18,177 | -23,127 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,722 | +7,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,576 | +6,576 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,177 | +1,177 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or strips, used for making durable tools and parts