Import/export HS code 722810: High-speed steel bars and rods
Bars and rods made of high-speed steel, used for cutting and drilling 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4,812,819 |
| Spain | 3,835,274 |
| France | 3,462,736 |
| Germany | 2,009,206 |
| Taiwan | 905,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,685,802 | 2,127,017 | -558,785 |
| Spain | 2,048,208 | 1,787,066 | -261,142 |
| France | 1,855,770 | 1,606,966 | -248,804 |
| Germany | 1,167,566 | 841,640 | -325,926 |
| Taiwan | 539,491 | 365,648 | -173,843 |
| Sweden | 423,738 | 353,780 | -69,958 |
| China | 531,909 | 96,031 | -435,878 |
| Netherlands | 55,584 | 571,023 | +515,439 |
| United States | 210,431 | 148,187 | -62,244 |
| Japan | 91,961 | 87,431 | -4,530 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4,964,163 |
| Spain | 3,843,081 |
| France | 3,455,089 |
| China | 1,473,842 |
| Sweden | 1,421,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,798,855 | 2,165,308 | -633,547 |
| Spain | 2,048,208 | 1,794,873 | -253,335 |
| France | 1,927,284 | 1,527,805 | -399,479 |
| China | 1,013,358 | 460,484 | -552,874 |
| Sweden | 664,735 | 756,448 | +91,713 |
| Taiwan | 560,188 | 365,648 | -194,540 |
| Germany | 284,133 | 624,850 | +340,717 |
| United States | 201,881 | 174,706 | -27,175 |
| Japan | 91,961 | 87,431 | -4,530 |
| Turkey | 0 | 137,338 | +137,338 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,259,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,091,749 |
| Air transport | 591,252 |
| Other | 36,211 |
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) | 8,154,566 | 7,105,231 | -1,049,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,237,270 | 854,479 | -382,791 |
| Air transport | 333,374 | 257,878 | -75,496 |
| Other | 16,346 | 19,865 | +3,519 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,273,711 |
| Dover | 4,564,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,667,904 |
| Southampton | 1,448,083 |
| Felixstowe | 1,050,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,048,304 | 3,225,407 | +177,103 |
| Dover | 2,795,271 | 1,769,700 | -1,025,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 721,055 | 946,849 | +225,794 |
| Southampton | 989,611 | 458,472 | -531,139 |
| Felixstowe | 327,654 | 723,100 | +395,446 |
| Harwich | 437,078 | 282,609 | -154,469 |
| Killingholme | 701,058 | 0 | -701,058 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,332 | 275,347 | +176,015 |
| Manchester Airport | 127,618 | 113,043 | -14,575 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 137,338 | +137,338 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,999,396 |
| Germany | 1,426,629 |
| Austria | 662,142 |
| Belgium | 357,652 |
| Brazil | 225,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 934,166 | 1,065,230 | +131,064 |
| Germany | 280,129 | 1,146,500 | +866,371 |
| Austria | 659,372 | 2,770 | -656,602 |
| Belgium | 3,524 | 354,128 | +350,604 |
| Brazil | 0 | 225,346 | +225,346 |
| France | 76,837 | 136,531 | +59,694 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 | 0 | -176,086 |
| South Korea | 119,114 | 0 | -119,114 |
| Hungary | 36,539 | 39,008 | +2,469 |
| Netherlands | 28,957 | 42,726 | +13,769 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 32,832 |
| XI | 2,244 |
| Ireland | 973 |
| China | 120 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,051 | 30,781 | +28,730 |
| XI | 1,558 | 686 | -872 |
| Ireland | 560 | 413 | -147 |
| China | 0 | 120 | +120 |
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) | 5,279,274 |
| Air transport | 202,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,215 |
| Other | 36,169 |
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) | 2,208,733 | 3,070,541 | +861,808 |
| Air transport | 102,737 | 99,651 | -3,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,970 | 48,245 | -78,725 |
| Other | 4,169 | 32,000 | +27,831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,875,905 |
| Holyhead | 1,766,888 |
| Hull | 318,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,698 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,358 |
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 | 1,245,734 | 1,630,171 | +384,437 |
| Holyhead | 800,895 | 965,993 | +165,098 |
| Hull | 0 | 318,285 | +318,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,279 | 14,419 | -106,860 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,358 | 0 | -105,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,921 | 72,668 | +52,747 |
| Heysham | 20,875 | 67,237 | +46,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,034 | 23,310 | -32,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 39,532 | +39,532 |
| 000 | 4,169 | 32,000 | +27,831 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bars and rods made of high-speed steel, used for cutting and drilling tools