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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 289,449 |
| Austria | 198,118 |
| 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 | 188,204 | 101,245 | -86,959 |
| Austria | 144,063 | 54,055 | -90,008 |
| 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 | 289,449 |
| Austria | 198,118 |
| 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 | 188,204 | 101,245 | -86,959 |
| Austria | 144,063 | 54,055 | -90,008 |
| 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) | 438,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,963 |
| 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) | 313,259 | 125,345 | -187,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,008 | 29,955 | +10,947 |
| 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 | 196,701 |
| Felixstowe | 98,351 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,745 |
| Killingholme | 72,211 |
| ZLC | 20,450 |
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 | 100,862 | 95,839 | -5,023 |
| Felixstowe | 70,494 | 27,857 | -42,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,674 | 25,071 | -42,603 |
| Killingholme | 72,211 | 0 | -72,211 |
| ZLC | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
| Dover | 11,472 | 4,955 | -6,517 |
| 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
|
3 |
|
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 | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 957,332 |
| Norway | 929,515 |
| Netherlands | 118,035 |
| Angola | 95,900 |
| United States | 7,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 954,017 | 3,315 | -950,702 |
| Norway | 743,495 | 186,020 | -557,475 |
| Netherlands | 51,798 | 66,237 | +14,439 |
| Angola | 0 | 95,900 | +95,900 |
| 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) | 1,056,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,040,833 |
| Air transport | 10,480 |
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) | 807,984 | 248,650 | -559,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 941,326 | 99,507 | -841,819 |
| Air transport | 7,165 | 3,315 | -3,850 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 690,653 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 588,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 350,237 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 690,653 | 0 | -690,653 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 544,620 | 43,500 | -501,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,717 | 142,520 | -65,197 |
| ROS | 263,364 | 0 | -263,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 95,900 | +95,900 |
| Hull | 42,956 | 36,477 | -6,479 |
| Tyne | 0 | 29,760 | +29,760 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,181 | 3,315 | +134 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,984 | 0 | -3,984 |
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