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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* 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 | 1,232,956 |
| Germany | 506,598 |
| Spain | 35,538 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 |
| United States | 15,678 |
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 | 483,340 | 749,616 | +266,276 |
| Germany | 100,117 | 406,481 | +306,364 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 901 | -33,736 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| United States | 8,456 | 7,222 | -1,234 |
| France | 0 | 7,681 | +7,681 |
| China | 7,105 | 0 | -7,105 |
| Austria | 2,736 | 0 | -2,736 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,492 | +2,492 |
| 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 | 1,234,734 |
| Germany | 422,303 |
| China | 95,090 |
| Spain | 36,329 |
| 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 | 483,340 | 751,394 | +268,054 |
| Germany | 44,343 | 377,960 | +333,617 |
| China | 62,879 | 32,211 | -30,668 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 1,692 | -32,945 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| Japan | 8,456 | 0 | -8,456 |
| United States | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,045 | +3,045 |
| Austria | 2,736 | 0 | -2,736 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,492 | +2,492 |
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 |
| West 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 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 961,681 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 850,931 |
| Air transport | 14,519 |
| Road transport | 2,492 |
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) | 411,319 | 550,362 | +139,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,455 | 615,476 | +380,021 |
| Air transport | 8,456 | 6,063 | -2,393 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,492 | +2,492 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,208,510 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,714 |
| Hull | 89,693 |
| Dover | 54,990 |
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 | 448,476 | 760,034 | +311,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,680 | 186,372 | +131,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,552 | 168,162 | +132,610 |
| Hull | 52,980 | 36,713 | -16,267 |
| Dover | 45,198 | 9,792 | -35,406 |
| Felixstowe | 7,105 | 1,720 | -5,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,456 | 0 | -8,456 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,045 | +3,045 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,492 | +2,492 |
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 | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,267 | +4,267 |
| 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) | 50,462 |
| 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 | 7,557 | -35,348 |
| 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 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 4,267 | +4,267 |
| 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