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 | 407,798 |
| Spain | 202,630 |
| France | 143,296 |
| Belgium | 122,926 |
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 | 987,917 | 459,962 | -527,955 |
| China | 267,959 | 139,839 | -128,120 |
| Spain | 80,831 | 121,799 | +40,968 |
| France | 59,059 | 84,237 | +25,178 |
| Belgium | 47,963 | 74,963 | +27,000 |
| Portugal | 122,098 | 0 | -122,098 |
| Ireland | 38,463 | 24,463 | -14,000 |
| Canada | 32,807 | 0 | -32,807 |
| Poland | 11,668 | 7,967 | -3,701 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,349 | +12,349 |
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 | 1,455,427 |
| China | 366,597 |
| Spain | 251,014 |
| Portugal | 122,098 |
| Belgium | 117,526 |
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 | 995,465 | 459,962 | -535,503 |
| China | 267,959 | 98,638 | -169,321 |
| Spain | 82,835 | 168,179 | +85,344 |
| Portugal | 122,098 | 0 | -122,098 |
| Belgium | 42,563 | 74,963 | +32,400 |
| France | 56,217 | 35,009 | -21,208 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 41,201 | +41,201 |
| United States | 39,121 | 0 | -39,121 |
| Ireland | 38,463 | 0 | -38,463 |
| Poland | 11,668 | 7,967 | -3,701 |
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) | 2,101,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 427,561 |
| Air transport | 42,319 |
| 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) | 1,311,617 | 790,033 | -521,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 339,164 | 88,397 | -250,767 |
| Air transport | 19,883 | 22,436 | +2,553 |
| Other | 0 | 24,463 | +24,463 |
| 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 | 901,537 |
| Harwich | 626,541 |
| Felixstowe | 372,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 109,883 |
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 | 411,841 | 489,696 | +77,855 |
| Harwich | 582,505 | 44,036 | -538,469 |
| Felixstowe | 259,614 | 113,089 | -146,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,995 | 0 | -113,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,524 | 60,359 | +10,835 |
| London | 36,926 | 50,985 | +14,059 |
| Newhaven | 75,556 | 11,471 | -64,085 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,148 | 44,414 | +33,266 |
| Holyhead | 37,248 | 0 | -37,248 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,807 | 0 | -32,807 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERTI-PACK LIMITED | 26 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 14 |
| 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+ | 14 |
| 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 | 1,192,959 |
| Czechia | 128,199 |
| Poland | 84,289 |
| Italy | 83,904 |
| United States | 41,703 |
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 | 854,859 | 338,100 | -516,759 |
| Czechia | 48,004 | 80,195 | +32,191 |
| Poland | 84,289 | 0 | -84,289 |
| Italy | 43,792 | 40,112 | -3,680 |
| United States | 0 | 41,703 | +41,703 |
| Netherlands | 18,932 | 0 | -18,932 |
| France | 7,185 | 10,196 | +3,011 |
| Canada | 1,769 | 12,758 | +10,989 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,585 | +9,585 |
| Slovakia | 5,226 | 3,675 | -1,551 |
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 | 79,125 |
| 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 | 55,743 | 23,382 | -32,361 |
| Spain | 31,782 | 12,082 | -19,700 |
| 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) | 1,220,581 |
| Air transport | 147,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,605 |
| Other | 127,675 |
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) | 879,342 | 341,239 | -538,103 |
| Air transport | 58,326 | 89,270 | +30,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,074 | 84,531 | +37,457 |
| Other | 89,642 | 38,033 | -51,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 583,364 |
| Heysham | 331,679 |
| Holyhead | 165,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,670 |
| 000 | 127,675 |
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 | 516,180 | 67,184 | -448,996 |
| Heysham | 194,627 | 137,052 | -57,575 |
| Holyhead | 62,616 | 103,170 | +40,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,952 | 66,718 | -2,234 |
| 000 | 89,642 | 38,033 | -51,609 |
| ZLC | 46,724 | 80,195 | +33,471 |
| Dover | 41,712 | 2,862 | -38,850 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,510 | +39,510 |
| Harwich | 34,743 | 0 | -34,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,770 | 4,160 | -4,610 |
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