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 | 4,979,158 |
| Spain | 3,870,414 |
| France | 3,394,761 |
| Germany | 2,700,326 |
| China | 965,666 |
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 | 2,976,927 | 2,002,231 | -974,696 |
| Spain | 1,538,445 | 2,331,969 | +793,524 |
| France | 1,357,565 | 2,037,196 | +679,631 |
| Germany | 1,832,258 | 868,068 | -964,190 |
| China | 557,072 | 408,594 | -148,478 |
| Sweden | 460,348 | 343,876 | -116,472 |
| Taiwan | 355,178 | 370,823 | +15,645 |
| United States | 168,108 | 221,840 | +53,732 |
| Netherlands | 24,997 | 252,170 | +227,173 |
| Japan | 148,070 | 26,457 | -121,613 |
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 | 5,187,926 |
| Spain | 3,877,266 |
| France | 3,866,587 |
| China | 2,045,620 |
| Sweden | 1,256,514 |
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 | 3,149,086 | 2,038,840 | -1,110,246 |
| Spain | 1,537,490 | 2,339,776 | +802,286 |
| France | 1,963,201 | 1,903,386 | -59,815 |
| China | 1,220,924 | 824,696 | -396,228 |
| Sweden | 524,789 | 731,725 | +206,936 |
| Germany | 430,671 | 379,471 | -51,200 |
| Taiwan | 355,178 | 391,520 | +36,342 |
| United States | 199,299 | 248,359 | +49,060 |
| Japan | 148,070 | 26,457 | -121,613 |
| Italy | 132,703 | 22,361 | -110,342 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +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) | 15,880,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,173,622 |
| Air transport | 613,855 |
| Other | 36,627 |
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) | 8,160,696 | 7,720,226 | -440,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,241,190 | 932,432 | -308,758 |
| Air transport | 328,701 | 285,154 | -43,547 |
| Other | 16,996 | 19,631 | +2,635 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,976,664 |
| Dover | 5,236,186 |
| Southampton | 1,628,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,516,798 |
| Killingholme | 1,228,036 |
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 | 2,777,576 | 3,199,088 | +421,512 |
| Dover | 2,312,409 | 2,923,777 | +611,368 |
| Southampton | 920,070 | 708,875 | -211,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 734,670 | 782,128 | +47,458 |
| Killingholme | 1,123,777 | 104,259 | -1,019,518 |
| Felixstowe | 557,520 | 359,769 | -197,751 |
| Harwich | 520,185 | 172,674 | -347,511 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,945 | 202,514 | +4,569 |
| Manchester Airport | 127,618 | 111,974 | -15,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,201 | 112,766 | +100,565 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 1,893,708 |
| Germany | 873,424 |
| Austria | 690,579 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 |
| France | 158,630 |
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 | 889,408 | 1,004,300 | +114,892 |
| Germany | 476,009 | 397,415 | -78,594 |
| Austria | 687,809 | 2,770 | -685,039 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 | 0 | -176,086 |
| France | 90,096 | 68,534 | -21,562 |
| Italy | 106,251 | 23,223 | -83,028 |
| South Korea | 0 | 119,114 | +119,114 |
| Netherlands | 60,529 | 48,942 | -11,587 |
| Hungary | 35,462 | 30,194 | -5,268 |
| Spain | 33,236 | 18,980 | -14,256 |
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 | 32,832 |
| XI | 2,826 |
| Ireland | 596 |
| 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 | 32,832 | +32,832 |
| XI | 1,983 | 843 | -1,140 |
| Ireland | 87 | 509 | +422 |
| 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) | 4,036,450 |
| Air transport | 228,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,980 |
| Other | 36,374 |
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) | 2,487,425 | 1,549,025 | -938,400 |
| Air transport | 157,907 | 70,234 | -87,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,200 | 122,780 | +108,580 |
| Other | 2,070 | 34,304 | +32,234 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,136,162 |
| Holyhead | 1,709,037 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,279 |
| 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 | 1,569,299 | 566,863 | -1,002,436 |
| Holyhead | 778,083 | 930,954 | +152,871 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,687 | 30,159 | -72,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 121,279 | +121,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,040 | 27,673 | -52,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,371 | 30,533 | +2,162 |
| Heysham | 31,570 | 8,500 | -23,070 |
| 000 | 2,070 | 34,304 | +32,234 |
| 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