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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,484,084 |
| Germany | 4,427,121 |
| Ireland | 1,513,980 |
| Netherlands | 1,512,128 |
| Austria | 1,499,719 |
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 | 2,658,371 | 2,825,713 | +167,342 |
| Germany | 2,626,121 | 1,801,000 | -825,121 |
| Ireland | 827,826 | 686,154 | -141,672 |
| Netherlands | 1,081,779 | 430,349 | -651,430 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,499,719 | +1,499,719 |
| Viet Nam | 1,411,145 | 0 | -1,411,145 |
| Sweden | 636,541 | 712,414 | +75,873 |
| China | 569,493 | 445,158 | -124,335 |
| United States | 363,631 | 648,567 | +284,936 |
| Greece | 288,128 | 343,233 | +55,105 |
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 | 5,582,407 |
| Germany | 5,079,319 |
| Austria | 1,488,013 |
| Viet Nam | 1,445,636 |
| Sweden | 1,400,065 |
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 | 2,756,694 | 2,825,713 | +69,019 |
| Germany | 3,177,273 | 1,902,046 | -1,275,227 |
| Austria | 1,185 | 1,486,828 | +1,485,643 |
| Viet Nam | 1,445,636 | 0 | -1,445,636 |
| Sweden | 676,895 | 723,170 | +46,275 |
| United States | 377,449 | 648,567 | +271,118 |
| Netherlands | 563,714 | 455,102 | -108,612 |
| China | 546,153 | 445,158 | -100,995 |
| Greece | 288,128 | 343,233 | +55,105 |
| Italy | 302,087 | 158,954 | -143,133 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,350,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,606,155 |
| Other | 1,426,775 |
| Road transport | 34,236 |
| Air transport | 19,536 |
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) | 6,369,140 | 4,980,874 | -1,388,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,087,948 | 4,518,207 | +430,259 |
| Other | 799,590 | 627,185 | -172,405 |
| Road transport | 15,700 | 18,536 | +2,836 |
| Air transport | 13,547 | 5,989 | -7,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,821,391 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,658,086 |
| Dover | 2,553,120 |
| London | 1,596,443 |
| 000 | 1,426,775 |
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 | 3,073,125 | 2,748,266 | -324,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,350,521 | 1,307,565 | -42,956 |
| Dover | 539,332 | 2,013,788 | +1,474,456 |
| London | 978,371 | 618,072 | -360,299 |
| 000 | 799,590 | 627,185 | -172,405 |
| Felixstowe | 641,021 | 583,606 | -57,415 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,076,432 | 0 | -1,076,432 |
| Southampton | 339,127 | 614,004 | +274,877 |
| Boston | 411,225 | 421,920 | +10,695 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,389 | 327,905 | +7,516 |
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 | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 49 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 36 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 28 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 28 |
| PROTECH FUTURE LIMITED | 17 |
| PRECAST CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY LTD | 17 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 16 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 12 |
| ASSOCIATED UTILITY SUPPLIES 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 | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 30,019,099 |
| Hungary | 2,626,106 |
| France | 968,276 |
| Netherlands | 473,771 |
| Poland | 395,492 |
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 | 17,021,476 | 12,997,623 | -4,023,853 |
| Hungary | 523,389 | 2,102,717 | +1,579,328 |
| France | 4,737 | 963,539 | +958,802 |
| Netherlands | 145,916 | 327,855 | +181,939 |
| Poland | 370,269 | 25,223 | -345,046 |
| Australia | 0 | 85,733 | +85,733 |
| Germany | 38,327 | 23,177 | -15,150 |
| Spain | 24,797 | 29,777 | +4,980 |
| Denmark | 50,581 | 0 | -50,581 |
| Italy | 34,362 | 920 | -33,442 |
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 | 350,094 |
| Finland | 91,923 |
| Netherlands | 19,041 |
| Lithuania | 9,613 |
| 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 | 147,904 | 202,190 | +54,286 |
| Finland | 50,872 | 41,051 | -9,821 |
| Netherlands | 19,041 | 0 | -19,041 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 9,613 | +9,613 |
| Germany | 241 | 3,733 | +3,492 |
| XI | 862 | 0 | -862 |
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) | 33,617,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 733,333 |
| Other | 509,740 |
| Air transport | 65,360 |
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) | 18,036,015 | 15,581,190 | -2,454,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,844 | 713,489 | +693,645 |
| Other | 218,949 | 290,791 | +71,842 |
| Air transport | 41,207 | 24,153 | -17,054 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 13,211,102 |
| Holyhead | 10,599,915 |
| Heysham | 5,294,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,604,407 |
| 000 | 509,740 |
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 | 7,575,899 | 5,635,203 | -1,940,696 |
| Holyhead | 5,067,493 | 5,532,422 | +464,929 |
| Heysham | 3,874,431 | 1,420,133 | -2,454,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 867,671 | 2,736,736 | +1,869,065 |
| 000 | 218,949 | 290,791 | +71,842 |
| Harwich | 228,811 | 103,507 | -125,304 |
| Milford | 162,694 | 128,687 | -34,007 |
| Felixstowe | 80,089 | 208,837 | +128,748 |
| Dover | 1,281 | 285,782 | +284,501 |
| Fishguard | 122,015 | 0 | -122,015 |
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