Import/export HS code 7901: Raw zinc
Unprocessed zinc in its pure or near-pure form, used for manufacturing or further processing
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 194,679,868 |
| Netherlands | 51,243,673 |
| Spain | 14,322,019 |
| South Korea | 9,249,444 |
| Belgium | 6,778,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 109,606,982 | 85,072,886 | -24,534,096 |
| Netherlands | 35,454,345 | 15,789,328 | -19,665,017 |
| Spain | 49,686 | 14,272,333 | +14,222,647 |
| South Korea | 9,249,444 | 0 | -9,249,444 |
| Belgium | 1,837,799 | 4,940,932 | +3,103,133 |
| Singapore | 1,296,758 | 4,421,158 | +3,124,400 |
| Switzerland | 3,848,185 | 1,740,043 | -2,108,142 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| France | 2,833,401 | 1,155,212 | -1,678,189 |
| Peru | 879,178 | 860,612 | -18,566 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 195,209,748 |
| Spain | 42,198,292 |
| Finland | 14,933,427 |
| Belgium | 14,749,427 |
| South Korea | 9,647,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 109,437,980 | 85,771,768 | -23,666,212 |
| Spain | 27,389,632 | 14,808,660 | -12,580,972 |
| Finland | 2,376,808 | 12,556,619 | +10,179,811 |
| Belgium | 8,826,605 | 5,922,822 | -2,903,783 |
| South Korea | 9,401,859 | 245,413 | -9,156,446 |
| Netherlands | 3,339,372 | 5,743,898 | +2,404,526 |
| Brazil | 2,470,303 | 2,248,077 | -222,226 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Peru | 2,345,409 | 1,549,455 | -795,954 |
| Bulgaria | 1,043,942 | 0 | -1,043,942 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 273,392,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,168,421 |
| Air transport | 184,179 |
| Other | 52,775 |
| Road transport | 2,858 |
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) | 150,372,296 | 123,019,967 | -27,352,329 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,460,558 | 10,707,863 | -6,752,695 |
| Air transport | 114,596 | 69,583 | -45,013 |
| Other | 22,130 | 30,645 | +8,515 |
| Road transport | 2,858 | 0 | -2,858 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 209,893,887 |
| Harwich | 41,600,391 |
| Felixstowe | 17,159,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,995,718 |
| London | 6,222,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 111,625,589 | 98,268,298 | -13,357,291 |
| Harwich | 27,330,103 | 14,270,288 | -13,059,815 |
| Felixstowe | 12,112,611 | 5,047,335 | -7,065,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,056,569 | 6,939,149 | -2,117,420 |
| London | 651,608 | 5,570,853 | +4,919,245 |
| Dover | 3,147,168 | 736,849 | -2,410,319 |
| Purfleet | 202,474 | 1,784,359 | +1,581,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 879,178 | 861,312 | -17,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,039,768 | 102,613 | -937,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,043,942 | 0 | -1,043,942 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 73 |
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 72 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 57 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 35 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 29 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 26 |
| HOME DECOR GB LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,245,505 |
| Germany | 809,072 |
| Saudi Arabia | 510,474 |
| Egypt | 465,701 |
| Singapore | 405,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,820,360 | 425,145 | -2,395,215 |
| Germany | 451,418 | 357,654 | -93,764 |
| Saudi Arabia | 175,512 | 334,962 | +159,450 |
| Egypt | 465,701 | 0 | -465,701 |
| Singapore | 268,327 | 137,394 | -130,933 |
| Czechia | 227,218 | 12,226 | -214,992 |
| Sweden | 154,744 | 18,785 | -135,959 |
| Turkey | 151,054 | 0 | -151,054 |
| Senegal | 0 | 136,721 | +136,721 |
| India | 86,923 | 44,177 | -42,746 |
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 | 25,019 |
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 | 25,019 | 0 | -25,019 |
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) | 3,838,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,323,462 |
| Air transport | 547,395 |
| Other | 43,686 |
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) | 3,083,602 | 755,323 | -2,328,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,587,255 | 736,207 | -851,048 |
| Air transport | 404,238 | 143,157 | -261,081 |
| Other | 25,019 | 18,667 | -6,352 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,937,682 |
| London | 1,100,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 891,281 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 358,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,222,735 | 714,947 | -1,507,788 |
| London | 1,055,187 | 45,778 | -1,009,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,319 | 427,962 | -35,357 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 | 0 | -543,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 292,468 | 66,052 | -226,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,254 | 20,953 | -171,301 |
| Southampton | 73,166 | 65,156 | -8,010 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 87,346 | 25,513 | -61,833 |
| Tyne | 0 | 93,547 | +93,547 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 74,627 | +74,627 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7901
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed zinc in its pure or near-pure form, used for manufacturing or further processing