Import/export HS code 72269120: Tool steel, hot-rolled, under 600mm
Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, used for making durable 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 992,353 |
| Germany | 386,391 |
| Spain | 34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 |
| China | 13,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 400,030 | 592,323 | +192,293 |
| Germany | 102,607 | 283,784 | +181,177 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 0 | -34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| China | 13,335 | 0 | -13,335 |
| United States | 7,532 | 5,101 | -2,431 |
| France | 0 | 5,989 | +5,989 |
| Austria | 915 | 1,821 | +906 |
| Taiwan | 962 | 0 | -962 |
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 | 992,353 |
| Germany | 307,147 |
| China | 98,568 |
| Spain | 34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 |
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 | 400,030 | 592,323 | +192,293 |
| Germany | 46,833 | 260,314 | +213,481 |
| China | 69,109 | 29,459 | -39,650 |
| Spain | 34,637 | 0 | -34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| Japan | 7,532 | 924 | -6,608 |
| United States | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| Austria | 915 | 1,821 | +906 |
| Taiwan | 962 | 0 | -962 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 749,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 697,246 |
| Air transport | 19,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 333,439 | 416,292 | +82,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 230,606 | 466,640 | +236,034 |
| Air transport | 13,850 | 6,086 | -7,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 943,956 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 129,302 |
| Hull | 110,371 |
| Dover | 53,298 |
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 | 341,820 | 602,136 | +260,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,680 | 137,532 | +82,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,552 | 93,750 | +58,198 |
| Hull | 73,658 | 36,713 | -36,945 |
| Dover | 44,038 | 9,260 | -34,778 |
| Felixstowe | 13,335 | 1,720 | -11,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,532 | 924 | -6,608 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,318 | 0 | -6,318 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 1,821 | +1,821 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 34,499 |
| United States | 16,165 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,483 |
| Poland | 7,780 |
| Australia | 7,360 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 34,499 | 0 | -34,499 |
| United States | 2,849 | 13,316 | +10,467 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
| Poland | 4,490 | 3,290 | -1,200 |
| Australia | 7,360 | 0 | -7,360 |
| Finland | 0 | 6,863 | +6,863 |
| Norway | 1,650 | 0 | -1,650 |
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) | 46,195 |
| Air transport | 28,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,483 |
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) | 36,042 | 10,153 | -25,889 |
| Air transport | 14,806 | 13,316 | -1,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,332 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,293 |
| Southampton | 11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,882 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,863 |
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 | 36,042 | 3,290 | -32,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,010 | 6,283 | -2,727 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,849 | 7,033 | +4,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 6,863 | +6,863 |
| ZLC | 2,947 | 0 | -2,947 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72269120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled tool steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, used for making durable tools