Import/export HS code 72269120: Tool steel, hot-rolled, under 600mm
Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, used for making durable tools
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 963,858 |
| Germany | 380,073 |
| Spain | 34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 |
| United States | 12,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 475,149 | 488,709 | +13,560 |
| Germany | 100,117 | 279,956 | +179,839 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 0 | -34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| United States | 8,456 | 4,177 | -4,279 |
| China | 7,105 | 0 | -7,105 |
| France | 0 | 5,989 | +5,989 |
| Austria | 2,736 | 0 | -2,736 |
| Taiwan | 962 | 0 | -962 |
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 | 963,858 |
| Germany | 300,829 |
| China | 92,338 |
| Spain | 34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 |
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 | 475,149 | 488,709 | +13,560 |
| Germany | 44,343 | 256,486 | +212,143 |
| China | 62,879 | 29,459 | -33,420 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 0 | -34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| Japan | 8,456 | 0 | -8,456 |
| United States | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| Austria | 2,736 | 0 | -2,736 |
| Taiwan | 962 | 0 | -962 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 715,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 697,246 |
| Air transport | 13,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 375,220 | 339,786 | -35,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,363 | 433,883 | +170,520 |
| Air transport | 8,456 | 5,162 | -3,294 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 915,461 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 129,302 |
| Hull | 110,371 |
| Dover | 53,298 |
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 | 419,607 | 495,854 | +76,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,680 | 137,532 | +82,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,552 | 93,750 | +58,198 |
| Hull | 73,658 | 36,713 | -36,945 |
| Dover | 45,198 | 8,100 | -37,098 |
| Felixstowe | 7,105 | 1,720 | -5,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,456 | 0 | -8,456 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| Killingholme | 1,821 | 0 | -1,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 985 | +985 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 34,499 |
| United States | 13,316 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,483 |
| Poland | 7,780 |
| Australia | 7,360 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 34,499 | 0 | -34,499 |
| United States | 6,283 | 7,033 | +750 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
| Poland | 4,490 | 3,290 | -1,200 |
| Australia | 7,360 | 0 | -7,360 |
| Finland | 6,863 | 0 | -6,863 |
| Norway | 1,650 | 0 | -1,650 |
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) | 46,195 |
| Air transport | 25,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,483 |
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) | 42,905 | 3,290 | -39,615 |
| Air transport | 18,240 | 7,033 | -11,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,332 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,293 |
| Southampton | 11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,863 |
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 | 36,042 | 3,290 | -32,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,293 | 0 | -15,293 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,033 | +7,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,863 | 0 | -6,863 |
| ZLC | 2,947 | 0 | -2,947 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72269120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, used for making durable tools