Import/export HS code 72254015: High-speed steel, hot-rolled
Hot-rolled high-speed steel sheets or strips, suitable for high-performance cutting tools
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 322,618 |
| Austria | 283,565 |
| 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 | 168,024 | 154,594 | -13,430 |
| Austria | 185,240 | 98,325 | -86,915 |
| 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 | 322,618 |
| Austria | 283,565 |
| United Kingdom | 20,450 |
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 | 168,024 | 154,594 | -13,430 |
| Austria | 185,240 | 98,325 | -86,915 |
| United Kingdom | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
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) | 566,757 |
| 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) | 330,184 | 236,573 | -93,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,080 | 16,346 | -6,734 |
| 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 | 227,128 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,546 |
| Felixstowe | 98,526 |
| Dover | 91,640 |
| 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 | 102,500 | 124,628 | +22,128 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,005 | 39,541 | -26,464 |
| Felixstowe | 57,655 | 40,871 | -16,784 |
| Dover | 80,515 | 11,125 | -69,390 |
| Killingholme | 42,411 | 29,800 | -12,611 |
| ZLC | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
| Harwich | 1,759 | 6,954 | +5,195 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
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 | 1,115,210 |
| Turkey | 957,332 |
| Netherlands | 320,905 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 310,580 |
| 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 | 540,585 | 574,625 | +34,040 |
| Turkey | 263,364 | 693,968 | +430,604 |
| Netherlands | 275,089 | 45,816 | -229,273 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 310,580 | 0 | -310,580 |
| 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) | 1,837,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,044,284 |
| 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) | 1,226,674 | 610,500 | -616,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,790 | 796,494 | +548,704 |
| 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 | 253,350 |
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 | 573,944 | 0 | -573,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,675 | 169,275 | -70,400 |
| Hull | 207,534 | 45,816 | -161,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 95,900 | +95,900 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,018 | 0 | -63,018 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 10,639 | 0 | -10,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,181 | 3,315 | +134 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,984 | +3,984 |
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