Import/export HS code 722810: High-speed steel bars and rods
Bars and rods made of high-speed steel, used for cutting and drilling 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 5,235,979 |
| Spain | 3,883,986 |
| France | 3,392,196 |
| Germany | 2,881,426 |
| China | 982,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 3,033,380 | 2,202,599 | -830,781 |
| Spain | 1,531,530 | 2,352,456 | +820,926 |
| France | 1,427,211 | 1,964,985 | +537,774 |
| Germany | 2,072,619 | 808,807 | -1,263,812 |
| China | 574,051 | 408,594 | -165,457 |
| Sweden | 468,586 | 346,896 | -121,690 |
| Taiwan | 234,304 | 491,697 | +257,393 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 506,264 | 0 | -506,264 |
| United States | 58,517 | 303,409 | +244,892 |
| Japan | 149,223 | 35,798 | -113,425 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 5,446,042 |
| France | 3,987,978 |
| Spain | 3,890,838 |
| China | 2,412,994 |
| Sweden | 1,272,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 3,205,300 | 2,240,742 | -964,558 |
| France | 2,286,082 | 1,701,896 | -584,186 |
| Spain | 1,530,575 | 2,360,263 | +829,688 |
| China | 1,545,879 | 867,115 | -678,764 |
| Sweden | 522,871 | 749,690 | +226,819 |
| Taiwan | 234,304 | 512,394 | +278,090 |
| Germany | 433,630 | 310,999 | -122,631 |
| United States | 89,708 | 329,928 | +240,220 |
| Japan | 149,223 | 35,798 | -113,425 |
| Italy | 151,423 | 25,139 | -126,284 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 16,257,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,569,479 |
| Air transport | 588,276 |
| Other | 31,314 |
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) | 8,518,112 | 7,739,421 | -778,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,531,700 | 1,037,779 | -493,921 |
| Air transport | 225,489 | 362,787 | +137,298 |
| Other | 16,985 | 14,329 | -2,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,094,482 |
| Dover | 5,408,336 |
| Southampton | 1,975,561 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,562,841 |
| Killingholme | 1,317,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,185,726 | 2,908,756 | -276,970 |
| Dover | 2,337,069 | 3,071,267 | +734,198 |
| Southampton | 1,257,345 | 718,216 | -539,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 725,187 | 837,654 | +112,467 |
| Killingholme | 1,062,355 | 255,545 | -806,810 |
| Felixstowe | 440,613 | 394,252 | -46,361 |
| Harwich | 494,590 | 199,719 | -294,871 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,532 | 220,039 | +29,507 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,176 | 219,416 | +199,240 |
| Thamesport | 98,803 | 31,225 | -67,578 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,876,668 |
| Austria | 690,579 |
| Germany | 659,611 |
| France | 204,015 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 |
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 | 926,597 | 950,071 | +23,474 |
| Austria | 687,809 | 2,770 | -685,039 |
| Germany | 476,009 | 183,602 | -292,407 |
| France | 135,481 | 68,534 | -66,947 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 | 0 | -176,086 |
| Italy | 106,251 | 23,223 | -83,028 |
| South Korea | 0 | 119,114 | +119,114 |
| Netherlands | 52,186 | 23,586 | -28,600 |
| Spain | 29,160 | 29,141 | -19 |
| Hungary | 35,462 | 17,454 | -18,008 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 27,995 |
| XI | 2,654 |
| Ireland | 617 |
| China | 120 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 27,995 | +27,995 |
| XI | 1,853 | 801 | -1,052 |
| Ireland | 115 | 502 | +387 |
| China | 0 | 120 | +120 |
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) | 3,831,326 |
| Air transport | 220,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,155 |
| Other | 31,386 |
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) | 2,581,156 | 1,250,170 | -1,330,986 |
| Air transport | 135,384 | 84,618 | -50,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,375 | 122,780 | +93,405 |
| Other | 1,968 | 29,418 | +27,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,943,090 |
| Holyhead | 1,696,985 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 125,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,713 |
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 | 1,625,739 | 317,351 | -1,308,388 |
| Holyhead | 815,374 | 881,611 | +66,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,175 | 121,279 | +106,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,344 | 31,456 | -62,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,040 | 27,673 | -52,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,210 | 39,601 | +21,391 |
| Heysham | 31,570 | 8,500 | -23,070 |
| 000 | 1,968 | 29,418 | +27,450 |
| Portsmouth | 28,433 | 0 | -28,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,035 | +15,035 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bars and rods made of high-speed steel, used for cutting and drilling tools