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 | 1,247,616 |
| Germany | 469,161 |
| Spain | 35,538 |
| Netherlands | 34,409 |
| United States | 19,248 |
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 | 367,974 | 879,642 | +511,668 |
| Germany | 82,530 | 386,631 | +304,101 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 901 | -33,736 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 34,409 | +34,409 |
| United States | 8,456 | 10,792 | +2,336 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| France | 1,225 | 6,456 | +5,231 |
| China | 7,105 | 0 | -7,105 |
| Austria | 2,736 | 0 | -2,736 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,492 | +2,492 |
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 | 1,283,803 |
| Germany | 419,388 |
| China | 60,568 |
| 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 | 367,974 | 915,829 | +547,855 |
| Germany | 62,503 | 356,885 | +294,382 |
| China | 28,357 | 32,211 | +3,854 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 1,692 | -32,945 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| Japan | 8,456 | 3,570 | -4,886 |
| 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) | 1,018,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 806,080 |
| Air transport | 18,089 |
| 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) | 348,933 | 669,231 | +320,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,128 | 640,952 | +475,824 |
| Air transport | 9,441 | 8,648 | -793 |
| 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 | 1,307,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,714 |
| Hull | 36,713 |
| Dover | 20,468 |
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 | 374,513 | 933,131 | +558,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,680 | 186,372 | +131,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,552 | 168,162 | +132,610 |
| Hull | 25,807 | 10,906 | -14,901 |
| Dover | 11,901 | 8,567 | -3,334 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,456 | 3,570 | -4,886 |
| Felixstowe | 8,825 | 0 | -8,825 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 |
| Finland | 6,863 |
| Poland | 5,698 |
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 | 13,316 | 0 | -13,316 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,483 | 0 | -11,483 |
| Finland | 6,863 | 0 | -6,863 |
| Poland | 2,408 | 3,290 | +882 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,267 | +4,267 |
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) | 48,380 |
| Air transport | 16,263 |
| 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) | 40,823 | 7,557 | -33,266 |
| Air transport | 16,263 | 0 | -16,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,483 | 0 | -11,483 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,250 |
| Southampton | 11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,863 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,283 |
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 | 33,960 | 3,290 | -30,670 |
| Southampton | 11,483 | 0 | -11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,033 | 0 | -7,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,863 | 0 | -6,863 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,283 | 0 | -6,283 |
| 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