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 | 967,430 |
| Germany | 317,933 |
| 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 | 446,202 | 521,228 | +75,026 |
| Germany | 107,463 | 210,470 | +103,007 |
| Spain | 0 | 34,637 | +34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| China | 13,335 | 0 | -13,335 |
| United States | 6,100 | 6,533 | +433 |
| France | 1,028 | 5,989 | +4,961 |
| 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 | 965,800 |
| Germany | 236,767 |
| China | 101,518 |
| 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 | 444,572 | 521,228 | +76,656 |
| Germany | 49,767 | 187,000 | +137,233 |
| China | 72,059 | 29,459 | -42,600 |
| Spain | 0 | 34,637 | +34,637 |
| Slovenia | 17,877 | 0 | -17,877 |
| Japan | 6,100 | 2,356 | -3,744 |
| Austria | 2,545 | 1,821 | -724 |
| United States | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +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) | 723,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 631,102 |
| 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) | 357,484 | 366,038 | +8,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,980 | 407,122 | +183,142 |
| Air transport | 12,418 | 7,518 | -4,900 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 908,711 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,212 |
| Hull | 125,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 55,988 |
| Dover | 54,326 |
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 | 372,351 | 536,360 | +164,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,680 | 137,532 | +82,852 |
| Hull | 94,155 | 31,394 | -62,761 |
| Eurotunnel | 915 | 55,073 | +54,158 |
| Dover | 45,066 | 9,260 | -35,806 |
| Felixstowe | 13,335 | 1,720 | -11,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,100 | 2,356 | -3,744 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 45,599 |
| Italy | 34,499 |
| United States | 16,165 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,483 |
| Poland | 7,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 45,599 | 0 | -45,599 |
| Italy | 2,947 | 31,552 | +28,605 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,195 |
| Air transport | 28,122 |
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) | 45,599 | 11,483 | -34,116 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,490 | 41,705 | +37,215 |
| Air transport | 14,806 | 13,316 | -1,490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 52,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,332 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,293 |
| Southampton | 11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 45,599 | 6,863 | -38,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,490 | 34,842 | +30,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,010 | 6,283 | -2,727 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,849 | 7,033 | +4,184 |
| 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