Import/export HS code 72254015: High-speed steel, hot-rolled
Hot-rolled high-speed steel sheets or strips, suitable for high-performance cutting 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 316,378 |
| Austria | 206,749 |
| Turkey | 20,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 171,145 | 145,233 | -25,912 |
| Austria | 152,694 | 54,055 | -98,639 |
| Turkey | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 316,378 |
| Austria | 206,749 |
| United Kingdom | 20,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 171,145 | 145,233 | -25,912 |
| Austria | 152,694 | 54,055 | -98,639 |
| United Kingdom | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 469,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,839 |
| Road transport | 20,450 |
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) | 304,191 | 165,097 | -139,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,648 | 34,191 | +14,543 |
| Road transport | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 210,270 |
| Felixstowe | 110,584 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,745 |
| Killingholme | 72,211 |
| Dover | 26,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 77,160 | 133,110 | +55,950 |
| Felixstowe | 77,100 | 33,484 | -43,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,674 | 25,071 | -42,603 |
| Killingholme | 72,211 | 0 | -72,211 |
| Dover | 20,140 | 6,045 | -14,095 |
| ZLC | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
| Harwich | 7,135 | 1,578 | -5,557 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,419 | 0 | -2,419 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 1,115,210 |
| Turkey | 957,332 |
| Netherlands | 176,307 |
| Angola | 95,900 |
| Singapore | 63,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 902,435 | 212,775 | -689,660 |
| Turkey | 954,017 | 3,315 | -950,702 |
| Netherlands | 100,341 | 75,966 | -24,375 |
| Angola | 0 | 95,900 | +95,900 |
| Singapore | 63,018 | 0 | -63,018 |
| Egypt | 10,639 | 0 | -10,639 |
| United States | 7,165 | 0 | -7,165 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,324,221 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,080,231 |
| Air transport | 21,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,075,571 | 248,650 | -826,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 944,240 | 135,991 | -808,249 |
| Air transport | 17,804 | 3,315 | -14,489 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 773,815 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 690,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 398,713 |
| ROS | 263,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 730,315 | 43,500 | -686,815 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 690,653 | 0 | -690,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,438 | 169,275 | -60,163 |
| ROS | 263,364 | 0 | -263,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 95,900 | +95,900 |
| Hull | 43,023 | 46,206 | +3,183 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,018 | 0 | -63,018 |
| Tyne | 0 | 29,760 | +29,760 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 10,639 | 0 | -10,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,181 | 3,315 | +134 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254015
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled high-speed steel sheets or strips, suitable for high-performance cutting tools