Import/export HS code 721230: Flat-rolled steel coated with zinc by other methods
Flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc using methods other than electrolysis
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 4,920,901 |
| Germany | 4,204,911 |
| Ireland | 1,449,622 |
| Viet Nam | 1,411,145 |
| Netherlands | 1,381,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,451,829 | 2,469,072 | +17,243 |
| Germany | 2,438,606 | 1,766,305 | -672,301 |
| Ireland | 788,840 | 660,782 | -128,058 |
| Viet Nam | 1,411,145 | 0 | -1,411,145 |
| Netherlands | 1,089,769 | 291,444 | -798,325 |
| Sweden | 520,515 | 589,851 | +69,336 |
| United States | 315,318 | 782,387 | +467,069 |
| Austria | 0 | 872,780 | +872,780 |
| China | 503,644 | 283,151 | -220,493 |
| Greece | 299,298 | 266,699 | -32,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,019,224 |
| Germany | 4,920,973 |
| Viet Nam | 1,445,636 |
| Sweden | 1,144,601 |
| United States | 1,111,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,550,152 | 2,469,072 | -81,080 |
| Germany | 3,038,160 | 1,882,813 | -1,155,347 |
| Viet Nam | 1,411,145 | 34,491 | -1,376,654 |
| Sweden | 545,422 | 599,179 | +53,757 |
| United States | 329,136 | 782,387 | +453,251 |
| Austria | 1,185 | 876,980 | +875,795 |
| Netherlands | 561,869 | 252,157 | -309,712 |
| China | 480,304 | 283,151 | -197,153 |
| Greece | 299,298 | 266,699 | -32,599 |
| Italy | 244,080 | 212,617 | -31,463 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 10,563,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,411,388 |
| Other | 1,371,115 |
| Road transport | 34,236 |
| Air transport | 19,509 |
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) | 5,989,093 | 4,574,493 | -1,414,600 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,926,367 | 3,485,021 | -441,346 |
| Other | 789,245 | 581,870 | -207,375 |
| Road transport | 14,542 | 19,694 | +5,152 |
| Air transport | 15,309 | 4,200 | -11,109 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,235,234 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,313,627 |
| Dover | 1,804,215 |
| London | 1,665,303 |
| 000 | 1,371,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,907,776 | 2,327,458 | -580,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,255,015 | 1,058,612 | -196,403 |
| Dover | 482,827 | 1,321,388 | +838,561 |
| London | 814,185 | 851,118 | +36,933 |
| 000 | 789,245 | 581,870 | -207,375 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,076,432 | 0 | -1,076,432 |
| Southampton | 264,347 | 756,623 | +492,276 |
| Felixstowe | 651,941 | 266,025 | -385,916 |
| Boston | 399,216 | 334,388 | -64,828 |
| Eurotunnel | 384,831 | 222,777 | -162,054 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 45 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 35 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 26 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 25 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 16 |
| PRECAST CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY LTD | 15 |
| PROTECH FUTURE LIMITED | 14 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| ASSOCIATED UTILITY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 12 |
| TGM FACADES UK LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 29,361,414 |
| Hungary | 2,346,598 |
| France | 669,043 |
| Poland | 438,304 |
| Netherlands | 427,753 |
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 | 17,533,863 | 11,827,551 | -5,706,312 |
| Hungary | 379,121 | 1,967,477 | +1,588,356 |
| France | 5,513 | 663,530 | +658,017 |
| Poland | 322,979 | 115,325 | -207,654 |
| Netherlands | 173,678 | 254,075 | +80,397 |
| Denmark | 228,828 | 0 | -228,828 |
| Germany | 62,163 | 8,248 | -53,915 |
| Italy | 56,429 | 0 | -56,429 |
| Spain | 4,005 | 50,569 | +46,564 |
| China | 19,969 | 15,872 | -4,097 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 329,459 |
| Finland | 96,162 |
| Netherlands | 19,041 |
| Lithuania | 5,159 |
| Germany | 3,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 124,603 | 204,856 | +80,253 |
| Finland | 53,496 | 42,666 | -10,830 |
| Netherlands | 19,041 | 0 | -19,041 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 5,159 | +5,159 |
| Germany | 236 | 3,738 | +3,502 |
| XI | 862 | 0 | -862 |
| Sweden | 49 | 0 | -49 |
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) | 32,666,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 600,273 |
| Other | 488,939 |
| Air transport | 69,713 |
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) | 18,464,303 | 14,202,411 | -4,261,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,406 | 433,867 | +267,461 |
| Other | 198,316 | 290,623 | +92,307 |
| Air transport | 45,224 | 24,489 | -20,735 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,404,163 |
| Holyhead | 10,264,413 |
| Heysham | 5,842,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,183,202 |
| 000 | 488,939 |
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 | 7,937,510 | 4,466,653 | -3,470,857 |
| Holyhead | 5,057,947 | 5,206,466 | +148,519 |
| Heysham | 4,068,355 | 1,773,973 | -2,294,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 765,793 | 2,417,409 | +1,651,616 |
| 000 | 198,316 | 290,623 | +92,307 |
| Harwich | 192,324 | 109,397 | -82,927 |
| Milford | 181,589 | 77,867 | -103,722 |
| Felixstowe | 61,945 | 192,077 | +130,132 |
| Immingham Docks | 226,498 | 0 | -226,498 |
| Dover | 17,154 | 196,177 | +179,023 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc using methods other than electrolysis