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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 721,133 |
| Netherlands | 671,087 |
| Germany | 329,068 |
| China | 165,431 |
| Italy | 103,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 270,463 | 450,670 | +180,207 |
| Netherlands | 362,584 | 308,503 | -54,081 |
| Germany | 174,048 | 155,020 | -19,028 |
| China | 81,775 | 83,656 | +1,881 |
| Italy | 15,465 | 88,397 | +72,932 |
| France | 25,121 | 52,107 | +26,986 |
| Sweden | 43,406 | 26,589 | -16,817 |
| United States | 9,106 | 29,738 | +20,632 |
| Japan | 12,960 | 17,098 | +4,138 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 704,515 |
| Sweden | 697,446 |
| China | 370,256 |
| Germany | 245,195 |
| Italy | 84,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 253,845 | 450,670 | +196,825 |
| Sweden | 372,525 | 324,921 | -47,604 |
| China | 178,489 | 191,767 | +13,278 |
| Germany | 116,800 | 128,395 | +11,595 |
| Italy | 15,465 | 69,189 | +53,724 |
| United States | 9,106 | 29,738 | +20,632 |
| Netherlands | 33,465 | 0 | -33,465 |
| Japan | 12,960 | 17,098 | +4,138 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,832,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 324,839 |
| Air transport | 53,411 |
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) | 825,282 | 1,007,440 | +182,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,835 | 169,004 | +13,169 |
| Air transport | 18,077 | 35,334 | +17,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 846,405 |
| Eurotunnel | 486,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 329,109 |
| Dover | 257,256 |
| Killingholme | 100,950 |
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 | 494,165 | 352,240 | -141,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,161 | 362,032 | +237,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,534 | 242,575 | +156,041 |
| Dover | 80,759 | 176,497 | +95,738 |
| Killingholme | 100,950 | 0 | -100,950 |
| Harwich | 47,796 | 10,867 | -36,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,882 | 35,334 | +27,452 |
| Southampton | 12,960 | 17,098 | +4,138 |
| Hull | 21,927 | 7,487 | -14,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,865 | 7,648 | -4,217 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 670,533 |
| Taiwan | 17,461 |
| Germany | 8,297 |
| Malta | 7,722 |
| Ivory Coast | 6,576 |
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 | 565,640 | 104,893 | -460,747 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 17,461 | +17,461 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,297 | +8,297 |
| Malta | 0 | 7,722 | +7,722 |
| Ivory Coast | 6,576 | 0 | -6,576 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,298 | +4,298 |
| Egypt | 0 | 2,248 | +2,248 |
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) | 470,585 |
| Other | 207,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,345 |
| Air transport | 5,137 |
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) | 374,904 | 95,681 | -279,223 |
| Other | 190,736 | 16,332 | -174,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,576 | 27,769 | +21,193 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,137 | +5,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 207,068 |
| Holyhead | 204,000 |
| Milford | 162,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,001 |
| Fishguard | 36,658 |
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 | 190,736 | 16,332 | -174,404 |
| Holyhead | 148,652 | 55,348 | -93,304 |
| Milford | 129,593 | 33,213 | -96,380 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,001 | 0 | -60,001 |
| Fishguard | 36,658 | 0 | -36,658 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,461 | +17,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,576 | 2,586 | -3,990 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,722 | +7,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 7,120 | +7,120 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 2,248 | +2,248 |
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