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 | 761,261 |
| Netherlands | 598,576 |
| Germany | 319,238 |
| China | 200,810 |
| Italy | 114,391 |
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 | 272,957 | 488,304 | +215,347 |
| Netherlands | 358,037 | 240,539 | -117,498 |
| Germany | 176,968 | 142,270 | -34,698 |
| China | 87,371 | 113,439 | +26,068 |
| Italy | 47,542 | 66,849 | +19,307 |
| United States | 9,106 | 84,014 | +74,908 |
| France | 45,234 | 31,994 | -13,240 |
| Sweden | 43,406 | 26,589 | -16,817 |
| 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 | 750,813 |
| Sweden | 624,935 |
| China | 400,096 |
| Germany | 245,570 |
| United States | 93,120 |
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 | 262,509 | 488,304 | +225,795 |
| Sweden | 367,978 | 256,957 | -111,021 |
| China | 196,971 | 203,125 | +6,154 |
| Germany | 127,316 | 118,254 | -9,062 |
| United States | 9,106 | 84,014 | +74,908 |
| Italy | 47,542 | 43,344 | -4,198 |
| Netherlands | 33,465 | 0 | -33,465 |
| Japan | 12,960 | 17,098 | +4,138 |
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 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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) | 1,804,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 410,862 |
| 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) | 858,551 | 946,119 | +87,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,623 | 235,239 | +59,616 |
| Air transport | 23,673 | 29,738 | +6,065 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 804,261 |
| Eurotunnel | 541,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,988 |
| Dover | 271,663 |
| Southampton | 84,334 |
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 | 480,083 | 324,178 | -155,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 126,968 | 414,884 | +287,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,527 | 214,461 | +101,934 |
| Dover | 128,881 | 142,782 | +13,901 |
| Southampton | 12,960 | 71,374 | +58,414 |
| Killingholme | 80,297 | 0 | -80,297 |
| Harwich | 47,796 | 10,867 | -36,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,478 | 29,738 | +16,260 |
| Hull | 29,414 | 0 | -29,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,248 | 2,812 | -12,436 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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+ | 5 |
| 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 | 500,029 |
| 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 | 457,521 | 42,508 | -415,013 |
| 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) | 338,878 |
| Other | 168,271 |
| 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) | 305,582 | 33,296 | -272,286 |
| Other | 151,939 | 16,332 | -135,607 |
| 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 | 168,271 |
| Milford | 146,653 |
| Holyhead | 118,482 |
| Fishguard | 36,658 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,965 |
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 | 151,939 | 16,332 | -135,607 |
| Milford | 129,282 | 17,371 | -111,911 |
| Holyhead | 109,677 | 8,805 | -100,872 |
| Fishguard | 36,658 | 0 | -36,658 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,965 | 0 | -29,965 |
| 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