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 | 4,975,926 |
| Spain | 3,799,935 |
| France | 3,611,269 |
| Germany | 2,303,053 |
| 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 | 2,682,237 | 2,293,689 | -388,548 |
| Spain | 1,703,258 | 2,096,677 | +393,419 |
| France | 1,595,405 | 2,015,864 | +420,459 |
| Germany | 1,301,571 | 1,001,482 | -300,089 |
| Taiwan | 447,820 | 457,319 | +9,499 |
| Sweden | 502,194 | 328,443 | -173,751 |
| China | 572,478 | 141,218 | -431,260 |
| Netherlands | 55,584 | 497,919 | +442,335 |
| United States | 195,462 | 163,184 | -32,278 |
| Japan | 100,105 | 87,431 | -12,674 |
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 | 5,139,043 |
| Spain | 3,807,742 |
| France | 3,606,333 |
| China | 1,609,455 |
| Sweden | 1,472,636 |
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 | 2,802,604 | 2,336,439 | -466,165 |
| Spain | 1,703,258 | 2,104,484 | +401,226 |
| France | 1,693,987 | 1,912,346 | +218,359 |
| China | 1,013,134 | 596,321 | -416,813 |
| Sweden | 692,693 | 779,943 | +87,250 |
| Germany | 418,209 | 606,220 | +188,011 |
| Taiwan | 468,517 | 457,319 | -11,198 |
| United States | 226,653 | 189,703 | -36,950 |
| Japan | 100,105 | 87,431 | -12,674 |
| Italy | 105,159 | 14,426 | -90,733 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,827,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,122,897 |
| Air transport | 611,992 |
| Other | 37,906 |
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) | 7,805,916 | 8,021,859 | +215,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,150,477 | 972,420 | -178,057 |
| Air transport | 335,890 | 276,102 | -59,788 |
| Other | 17,674 | 20,232 | +2,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,171,852 |
| Dover | 4,880,968 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,719,420 |
| Southampton | 1,541,983 |
| Felixstowe | 1,060,453 |
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 | 2,596,295 | 3,575,557 | +979,262 |
| Dover | 2,495,315 | 2,385,653 | -109,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 756,098 | 963,322 | +207,224 |
| Southampton | 961,106 | 580,877 | -380,229 |
| Felixstowe | 414,674 | 645,779 | +231,105 |
| Killingholme | 942,633 | 0 | -942,633 |
| Harwich | 464,563 | 249,254 | -215,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,077 | 262,493 | +120,416 |
| Manchester Airport | 127,618 | 113,043 | -14,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,921 | 53,041 | -22,880 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 2,148,244 |
| Germany | 951,424 |
| 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 | 999,603 | 1,148,641 | +149,038 |
| Germany | 327,307 | 624,117 | +296,810 |
| Austria | 659,372 | 2,770 | -656,602 |
| Belgium | 3,524 | 354,128 | +350,604 |
| Brazil | 0 | 225,346 | +225,346 |
| France | 80,516 | 136,531 | +56,015 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 | 0 | -176,086 |
| Italy | 125,534 | 2,716 | -122,818 |
| South Korea | 119,114 | 0 | -119,114 |
| Netherlands | 38,982 | 45,914 | +6,932 |
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 | 2,576 |
| Ireland | 967 |
| 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 | 1,812 | 764 | -1,048 |
| Ireland | 486 | 481 | -5 |
| 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) | 5,062,217 |
| Air transport | 231,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,381 |
| Other | 36,495 |
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) | 2,427,312 | 2,634,905 | +207,593 |
| Air transport | 125,493 | 106,155 | -19,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,181 | 31,200 | -103,981 |
| Other | 4,349 | 32,146 | +27,797 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,854,711 |
| Holyhead | 1,929,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,970 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,713 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,110 |
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 | 1,400,695 | 1,454,016 | +53,321 |
| Holyhead | 866,152 | 1,063,398 | +197,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,279 | 1,691 | -119,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,713 | 0 | -107,713 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,296 | 29,814 | -44,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,921 | 72,668 | +52,747 |
| Heysham | 20,875 | 53,097 | +32,222 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 39,532 | +39,532 |
| Southampton | 8,211 | 29,509 | +21,298 |
| 000 | 4,349 | 32,146 | +27,797 |
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