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 | 5,104,402 |
| Germany | 3,992,045 |
| Austria | 1,769,030 |
| Ireland | 1,526,361 |
| Netherlands | 1,467,752 |
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 | 2,812,915 | 2,291,487 | -521,428 |
| Germany | 2,462,036 | 1,530,009 | -932,027 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,769,030 | +1,769,030 |
| Ireland | 934,570 | 591,791 | -342,779 |
| Netherlands | 932,737 | 535,015 | -397,722 |
| Viet Nam | 1,411,145 | 0 | -1,411,145 |
| Sweden | 538,721 | 696,258 | +157,537 |
| United States | 461,770 | 540,709 | +78,939 |
| China | 457,200 | 421,651 | -35,549 |
| Greece | 298,852 | 300,069 | +1,217 |
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 | 5,202,725 |
| Germany | 4,509,235 |
| Austria | 1,756,139 |
| Viet Nam | 1,445,636 |
| Sweden | 1,301,291 |
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 | 2,911,238 | 2,291,487 | -619,751 |
| Germany | 2,898,490 | 1,610,745 | -1,287,745 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,756,139 | +1,756,139 |
| Viet Nam | 1,445,636 | 0 | -1,445,636 |
| Sweden | 579,476 | 721,815 | +142,339 |
| Netherlands | 548,191 | 560,962 | +12,771 |
| United States | 475,588 | 540,709 | +65,121 |
| China | 457,200 | 421,651 | -35,549 |
| Greece | 298,852 | 300,069 | +1,217 |
| Italy | 404,791 | 51,419 | -353,372 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 10,641,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,425,379 |
| Other | 1,444,104 |
| Road transport | 34,236 |
| Air transport | 21,223 |
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) | 6,456,454 | 4,184,775 | -2,271,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,837,622 | 4,587,757 | +750,135 |
| Other | 902,351 | 541,753 | -360,598 |
| Road transport | 34,236 | 0 | -34,236 |
| Air transport | 12,362 | 8,861 | -3,501 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,441,709 |
| Dover | 2,767,243 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,559,386 |
| London | 1,469,507 |
| 000 | 1,444,104 |
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 | 3,177,874 | 2,263,835 | -914,039 |
| Dover | 513,904 | 2,253,339 | +1,739,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,201,777 | 1,357,609 | +155,832 |
| London | 978,780 | 490,727 | -488,053 |
| 000 | 902,351 | 541,753 | -360,598 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,076,432 | 0 | -1,076,432 |
| Felixstowe | 528,857 | 537,401 | +8,544 |
| Southampton | 550,981 | 479,769 | -71,212 |
| Boston | 409,685 | 342,829 | -66,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 228,537 | 307,464 | +78,927 |
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
|
19 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 50 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 36 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 29 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 29 |
| PROTECH FUTURE LIMITED | 18 |
| PRECAST CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY LTD | 17 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 16 |
| ASSOCIATED UTILITY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 13 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 29,223,446 |
| Hungary | 2,607,361 |
| France | 1,041,692 |
| Netherlands | 473,771 |
| Poland | 303,406 |
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 | 17,685,401 | 11,538,045 | -6,147,356 |
| Hungary | 1,157,384 | 1,449,977 | +292,593 |
| France | 35,179 | 1,006,513 | +971,334 |
| Netherlands | 241,738 | 232,033 | -9,705 |
| Poland | 291,462 | 11,944 | -279,518 |
| Australia | 0 | 85,733 | +85,733 |
| Spain | 50,360 | 3,225 | -47,135 |
| Germany | 29,818 | 21,109 | -8,709 |
| Denmark | 48,692 | 0 | -48,692 |
| Italy | 33,162 | 920 | -32,242 |
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 | 363,772 |
| Finland | 83,754 |
| 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 | 189,058 | 174,714 | -14,344 |
| Finland | 49,614 | 34,140 | -15,474 |
| Netherlands | 19,041 | 0 | -19,041 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 9,613 | +9,613 |
| Germany | 542 | 3,432 | +2,890 |
| 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) | 32,531,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 919,132 |
| Other | 515,249 |
| Air transport | 55,066 |
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) | 19,252,364 | 13,279,013 | -5,973,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,755 | 836,377 | +753,622 |
| Other | 259,199 | 256,050 | -3,149 |
| Air transport | 35,019 | 20,047 | -14,972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 13,035,039 |
| Holyhead | 10,212,555 |
| Heysham | 5,084,259 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,539,903 |
| 000 | 515,249 |
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 | 7,670,353 | 5,364,686 | -2,305,667 |
| Holyhead | 5,460,293 | 4,752,262 | -708,031 |
| Heysham | 4,010,579 | 1,073,680 | -2,936,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,437,549 | 2,102,354 | +664,805 |
| 000 | 259,199 | 256,050 | -3,149 |
| Harwich | 207,727 | 90,228 | -117,499 |
| Felixstowe | 169,230 | 119,696 | -49,534 |
| Dover | 1,281 | 285,782 | +284,501 |
| Milford | 162,967 | 100,980 | -61,987 |
| 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