Import/export HS code 72254012: Tool steel, hot-rolled
Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or strips, used for making durable tools and parts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 686,668 |
| Austria | 558,448 |
| Germany | 341,503 |
| China | 183,883 |
| Sweden | 92,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 377,004 | 309,664 | -67,340 |
| Austria | 324,704 | 233,744 | -90,960 |
| Germany | 197,457 | 144,046 | -53,411 |
| China | 108,696 | 75,187 | -33,509 |
| Sweden | 44,584 | 48,068 | +3,484 |
| Italy | 9,623 | 64,622 | +54,999 |
| France | 17,918 | 50,114 | +32,196 |
| United States | 16,418 | 0 | -16,418 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,960 | +12,960 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,266 | 0 | -4,266 |
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 | 740,673 |
| Austria | 541,830 |
| China | 363,869 |
| Germany | 252,377 |
| Italy | 69,826 |
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 | 388,123 | 352,550 | -35,573 |
| Austria | 308,086 | 233,744 | -74,342 |
| China | 201,567 | 162,302 | -39,265 |
| Germany | 135,731 | 116,646 | -19,085 |
| Italy | 9,623 | 60,203 | +50,580 |
| Netherlands | 33,465 | 0 | -33,465 |
| Japan | 7,312 | 12,960 | +5,648 |
| United States | 9,106 | 0 | -9,106 |
| Belgium | 7,657 | 0 | -7,657 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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) | 1,706,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,632 |
| Air transport | 30,985 |
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) | 901,611 | 804,847 | -96,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,556 | 127,076 | -47,480 |
| Air transport | 24,503 | 6,482 | -18,021 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 848,152 |
| Eurotunnel | 305,038 |
| Dover | 301,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 276,915 |
| Killingholme | 119,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 512,572 | 335,580 | -176,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,489 | 234,549 | +164,060 |
| Dover | 147,390 | 153,662 | +6,272 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,195 | 175,720 | +74,525 |
| Killingholme | 119,225 | 0 | -119,225 |
| Harwich | 61,594 | 4,317 | -57,277 |
| Hull | 44,584 | 7,487 | -37,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,118 | 7,648 | -11,470 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,308 | 6,482 | -7,826 |
| Southampton | 0 | 12,960 | +12,960 |
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 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 839,051 |
| Malta | 7,722 |
| Ivory Coast | 6,576 |
| Germany | 1,177 |
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 | 649,903 | 189,148 | -460,755 |
| Malta | 0 | 7,722 | +7,722 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 6,576 | +6,576 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,177 | +1,177 |
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) | 524,339 |
| Other | 296,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,305 |
| Air transport | 1,177 |
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) | 381,762 | 142,577 | -239,185 |
| Other | 250,134 | 46,571 | -203,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,007 | 14,298 | -3,709 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,177 | +1,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 296,705 |
| Holyhead | 223,570 |
| Milford | 199,294 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,001 |
| Fishguard | 59,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 250,134 | 46,571 | -203,563 |
| Holyhead | 168,982 | 54,588 | -114,394 |
| Milford | 166,081 | 33,213 | -132,868 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,883 | 18,118 | -23,765 |
| Fishguard | 22,823 | 36,658 | +13,835 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,722 | +7,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,576 | +6,576 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,177 | +1,177 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or strips, used for making durable tools and parts