Import/export HS code 72249002: Tool steel products
Semi-finished products made of tool steel, used for manufacturing 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,022,187 |
| Austria | 4,214,100 |
| Germany | 604,369 |
| Italy | 488,789 |
| Portugal | 363,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,830,325 | 3,191,862 | +1,361,537 |
| Austria | 2,121,000 | 2,093,100 | -27,900 |
| Germany | 281,892 | 322,477 | +40,585 |
| Italy | 86,441 | 402,348 | +315,907 |
| Portugal | 331,651 | 32,238 | -299,413 |
| Sweden | 199,970 | 115,320 | -84,650 |
| France | 24,655 | 255,199 | +230,544 |
| United States | 6,149 | 202,304 | +196,155 |
| China | 27,670 | 54,944 | +27,274 |
| Belgium | 80,603 | 0 | -80,603 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,224,853 |
| Austria | 4,338,302 |
| Italy | 485,982 |
| Portugal | 363,889 |
| Germany | 330,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,814,421 | 3,410,432 | +1,596,011 |
| Austria | 2,193,027 | 2,145,275 | -47,752 |
| Italy | 88,641 | 397,341 | +308,700 |
| Portugal | 331,651 | 32,238 | -299,413 |
| Germany | 168,986 | 161,191 | -7,795 |
| United States | 89,425 | 202,304 | +112,879 |
| China | 101,586 | 159,492 | +57,906 |
| Sweden | 142,483 | 66,528 | -75,955 |
| France | 31,351 | 88,360 | +57,009 |
| Belgium | 25,950 | 1,920 | -24,030 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 9,321,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,214,217 |
| Air transport | 1,154,170 |
| Other | 303 |
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) | 3,893,613 | 5,427,844 | +1,534,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 587,470 | 626,747 | +39,277 |
| Air transport | 528,509 | 625,661 | +97,152 |
| Other | 0 | 303 | +303 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,250,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,686,613 |
| Portsmouth | 1,295,324 |
| Manchester Airport | 903,707 |
| Thamesport | 789,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,208,611 | 2,042,045 | +833,434 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,138,281 | 1,548,332 | +410,051 |
| Portsmouth | 397,506 | 897,818 | +500,312 |
| Manchester Airport | 426,567 | 477,140 | +50,573 |
| Thamesport | 431,344 | 358,168 | -73,176 |
| Killingholme | 352,018 | 157,011 | -195,007 |
| Newhaven | 293,602 | 195,491 | -98,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 199,970 | 204,352 | +4,382 |
| Harwich | 197,579 | 152,772 | -44,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,859 | 138,188 | -671 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 769,038 |
| Israel | 706,831 |
| France | 637,812 |
| Poland | 444,740 |
| Ireland | 174,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 769,038 | +769,038 |
| Israel | 439,363 | 267,468 | -171,895 |
| France | 86,528 | 551,284 | +464,756 |
| Poland | 13,690 | 431,050 | +417,360 |
| Ireland | 106,561 | 68,318 | -38,243 |
| Italy | 10,070 | 119,696 | +109,626 |
| United States | 37,071 | 62,768 | +25,697 |
| India | 69,763 | 984 | -68,779 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,344 | 22,923 | +10,579 |
| Germany | 32,022 | 0 | -32,022 |
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) | 1,814,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 862,671 |
| Air transport | 522,168 |
| Road transport | 13,690 |
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) | 118,893 | 1,695,740 | +1,576,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 507,665 | 355,006 | -152,659 |
| Air transport | 197,823 | 324,345 | +126,522 |
| Road transport | 13,690 | 0 | -13,690 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,641,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 564,655 |
| East Midlands Airport | 336,436 |
| Felixstowe | 190,253 |
| Holyhead | 159,096 |
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 | 10,986 | 1,630,122 | +1,619,136 |
| London Gateway Port | 417,677 | 146,978 | -270,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,572 | 282,864 | +229,292 |
| Felixstowe | 69,763 | 120,490 | +50,727 |
| Holyhead | 97,897 | 61,199 | -36,698 |
| ZLC | 97,187 | 7,303 | -89,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,938 | 4,702 | -45,236 |
| Southampton | 0 | 46,393 | +46,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,463 | 14,475 | -5,988 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 29,476 | +29,476 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249002
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished products made of tool steel, used for manufacturing tools