Import/export HS code 72254015: High-speed steel, hot-rolled
Hot-rolled high-speed steel sheets or strips, suitable for high-performance cutting 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 325,922 |
| Austria | 256,159 |
| Turkey | 20,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 163,600 | 162,322 | -1,278 |
| Austria | 159,867 | 96,292 | -63,575 |
| Turkey | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 324,866 |
| Austria | 256,159 |
| United Kingdom | 20,450 |
| China | 1,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 162,544 | 162,322 | -222 |
| Austria | 159,867 | 96,292 | -63,575 |
| United Kingdom | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
| China | 1,056 | 0 | -1,056 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -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) | 542,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,426 |
| Road transport | 20,450 |
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) | 305,453 | 237,202 | -68,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,014 | 21,412 | +3,398 |
| Road transport | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 196,561 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,546 |
| Felixstowe | 100,779 |
| Dover | 95,852 |
| Killingholme | 72,211 |
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 | 88,701 | 107,860 | +19,159 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,005 | 39,541 | -26,464 |
| Felixstowe | 59,908 | 40,871 | -19,037 |
| Dover | 87,637 | 8,215 | -79,422 |
| Killingholme | 18,797 | 53,414 | +34,617 |
| ZLC | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
| Harwich | 0 | 8,713 | +8,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,419 | 0 | -2,419 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 1,186,489 |
| Turkey | 957,332 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 310,580 |
| Netherlands | 303,716 |
| Angola | 117,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 611,864 | 574,625 | -37,239 |
| Turkey | 0 | 957,332 | +957,332 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 310,580 | 0 | -310,580 |
| Netherlands | 275,089 | 28,627 | -246,462 |
| Angola | 21,828 | 95,900 | +74,072 |
| Singapore | 63,018 | 0 | -63,018 |
| Egypt | 10,639 | 0 | -10,639 |
| United States | 3,181 | 3,984 | +803 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,908,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,027,095 |
| Air transport | 21,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,034,589 | 873,864 | -160,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,790 | 779,305 | +531,515 |
| Air transport | 13,820 | 7,299 | -6,521 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 795,643 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 690,653 |
| ROS | 573,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 408,950 |
| Hull | 236,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 390,293 | 405,350 | +15,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 690,653 | +690,653 |
| ROS | 310,580 | 263,364 | -47,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,675 | 169,275 | -70,400 |
| Hull | 207,534 | 28,627 | -178,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 95,900 | +95,900 |
| Dover | 71,279 | 0 | -71,279 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,018 | 0 | -63,018 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 10,639 | 0 | -10,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,181 | 3,315 | +134 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254015
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled high-speed steel sheets or strips, suitable for high-performance cutting tools