Import/export HS code 721220: Flat-rolled steel coated with zinc by electrolysis
Flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc using an electrolytic process
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,447,879 |
| China | 376,232 |
| Spain | 198,963 |
| France | 140,317 |
| Belgium | 123,130 |
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 | 990,875 | 457,004 | -533,871 |
| China | 248,010 | 128,222 | -119,788 |
| Spain | 103,292 | 95,671 | -7,621 |
| France | 58,928 | 81,389 | +22,461 |
| Belgium | 48,311 | 74,819 | +26,508 |
| Portugal | 75,556 | 0 | -75,556 |
| Ireland | 17,124 | 22,151 | +5,027 |
| Poland | 11,668 | 7,967 | -3,701 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,349 | +12,349 |
| Czechia | 6,498 | 3,230 | -3,268 |
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 | 1,448,717 |
| China | 335,031 |
| Spain | 247,347 |
| Belgium | 124,440 |
| France | 88,247 |
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 | 991,713 | 457,004 | -534,709 |
| China | 248,010 | 87,021 | -160,989 |
| Spain | 105,296 | 142,051 | +36,755 |
| Belgium | 49,621 | 74,819 | +25,198 |
| France | 53,238 | 35,009 | -18,229 |
| Portugal | 75,556 | 0 | -75,556 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 41,201 | +41,201 |
| Poland | 11,668 | 7,967 | -3,701 |
| Ireland | 14,812 | 0 | -14,812 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,349 | +12,349 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 2,008,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 369,396 |
| Air transport | 43,993 |
| Other | 24,463 |
| Road transport | 12,349 |
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) | 1,268,483 | 740,251 | -528,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,999 | 88,397 | -192,602 |
| Air transport | 21,563 | 22,430 | +867 |
| Other | 2,312 | 22,151 | +19,839 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,349 | +12,349 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 851,863 |
| Harwich | 626,541 |
| Felixstowe | 337,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,278 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 392,446 | 459,417 | +66,971 |
| Harwich | 582,505 | 44,036 | -538,469 |
| Felixstowe | 234,245 | 103,110 | -131,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,278 | 0 | -110,278 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,545 | 60,359 | +13,814 |
| London | 43,984 | 50,841 | +6,857 |
| Newhaven | 81,978 | 5,049 | -76,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,148 | 44,414 | +33,266 |
| Thamesport | 6,210 | 25,230 | +19,020 |
| Purfleet | 5,587 | 23,978 | +18,391 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Specialised construction activities
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERTI-PACK LIMITED | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| C. & C. MARSHALL LIMITED | 13 |
| PRECON PRODUCTS LTD | 12 |
| GREAT WESTERN INTERIORS LTD | 12 |
| AMF-BRUNS UK LTD | 12 |
| SWINDON PRESSINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 10 |
| AVOCET STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 10 |
| MARSHALL-TUFFLEX LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,153,206 |
| Czechia | 123,186 |
| Poland | 84,289 |
| Italy | 83,904 |
| United States | 42,858 |
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 | 880,545 | 272,661 | -607,884 |
| Czechia | 48,190 | 74,996 | +26,806 |
| Poland | 84,289 | 0 | -84,289 |
| Italy | 43,792 | 40,112 | -3,680 |
| United States | 1,087 | 41,771 | +40,684 |
| Netherlands | 18,932 | 0 | -18,932 |
| France | 11,991 | 5,390 | -6,601 |
| Spain | 0 | 14,894 | +14,894 |
| Canada | 1,769 | 12,758 | +10,989 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,585 | +9,585 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 60,030 |
| Spain | 43,864 |
| Lithuania | 2,569 |
| Czechia | 1,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 39,888 | 20,142 | -19,746 |
| Spain | 37,701 | 6,163 | -31,538 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,569 | +2,569 |
| Czechia | 1,947 | 0 | -1,947 |
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) | 1,202,650 |
| Air transport | 143,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,760 |
| Other | 108,580 |
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) | 918,812 | 283,838 | -634,974 |
| Air transport | 59,599 | 83,889 | +24,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,074 | 85,686 | +38,612 |
| Other | 79,706 | 28,874 | -50,832 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 568,826 |
| Heysham | 318,235 |
| Holyhead | 172,205 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,037 |
| ZLC | 121,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 519,164 | 49,662 | -469,502 |
| Heysham | 192,676 | 125,559 | -67,117 |
| Holyhead | 97,205 | 75,000 | -22,205 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,800 | 58,237 | -14,563 |
| ZLC | 46,910 | 74,996 | +28,086 |
| 000 | 79,706 | 28,874 | -50,832 |
| Dover | 41,712 | 2,862 | -38,850 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,510 | +39,510 |
| Harwich | 34,743 | 0 | -34,743 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 14,894 | +14,894 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc using an electrolytic process