Import/export HS code 790111: High-purity zinc (99.99% or more)
Zinc with a very high purity level, ideal for specialized industrial uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 70,360,902 |
| Netherlands | 24,162,571 |
| Spain | 23,949,957 |
| South Korea | 5,680,990 |
| Brazil | 5,232,707 |
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 | 38,457,314 | 31,903,588 | -6,553,726 |
| Netherlands | 21,572,198 | 2,590,373 | -18,981,825 |
| Spain | 5,269,831 | 18,680,126 | +13,410,295 |
| South Korea | 5,680,990 | 0 | -5,680,990 |
| Brazil | 0 | 5,232,707 | +5,232,707 |
| Switzerland | 4,465,407 | 0 | -4,465,407 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| France | 1,593,896 | 1,350,124 | -243,772 |
| Peru | 810,268 | 900,518 | +90,250 |
| Luxembourg | 837,250 | 0 | -837,250 |
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 | 70,308,824 |
| Spain | 42,041,029 |
| Brazil | 9,201,482 |
| South Korea | 5,976,089 |
| Peru | 4,467,980 |
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 | 38,242,233 | 32,066,591 | -6,175,642 |
| Spain | 23,059,084 | 18,981,945 | -4,077,139 |
| Brazil | 3,968,775 | 5,232,707 | +1,263,932 |
| South Korea | 5,730,676 | 245,413 | -5,485,263 |
| Peru | 2,457,616 | 2,010,364 | -447,252 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Netherlands | 1,721,292 | 1,828,766 | +107,474 |
| Belgium | 2,731,263 | 566,539 | -2,164,724 |
| Finland | 846,766 | 578,212 | -268,554 |
| Ireland | 59,537 | 126,254 | +66,717 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 134,581,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,664,731 |
| Air transport | 14,915 |
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) | 71,467,370 | 63,114,474 | -8,352,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,838,289 | 2,826,442 | -5,011,847 |
| Air transport | 7,113 | 7,802 | +689 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 71,239,046 |
| Harwich | 41,439,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,389,707 |
| Felixstowe | 8,565,484 |
| London | 4,469,797 |
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 | 38,714,197 | 32,524,849 | -6,189,348 |
| Harwich | 22,759,240 | 18,680,126 | -4,079,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,020,285 | 7,369,422 | -1,650,863 |
| Felixstowe | 7,316,842 | 1,248,642 | -6,068,200 |
| London | 61,306 | 4,408,491 | +4,347,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 810,268 | 900,518 | +90,250 |
| Dover | 357,247 | 327,867 | -29,380 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 288,076 | +288,076 |
| Southampton | 130,419 | 46,852 | -83,567 |
| Holyhead | 49,554 | 126,254 | +76,700 |
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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 77 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 63 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 38 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| BAC IMPALLOY LIMITED | 19 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 14 |
| CORRPRO COMPANIES EUROPE LIMITED | 14 |
| B.E. WEDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 12 |
| FACI UK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 8 |
| 15120178 LTD. | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 755,319 |
| Senegal | 136,721 |
| Czechia | 131,250 |
| India | 86,552 |
| Belgium | 63,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 444,918 | 310,401 | -134,517 |
| Senegal | 0 | 136,721 | +136,721 |
| Czechia | 131,250 | 0 | -131,250 |
| India | 86,552 | 0 | -86,552 |
| Belgium | 0 | 63,517 | +63,517 |
| Ireland | 0 | 58,851 | +58,851 |
| North Macedonia | 8,557 | 38,143 | +29,586 |
| Poland | 31,219 | 13,349 | -17,870 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 25,000 | +25,000 |
| Bulgaria | 19,416 | 0 | -19,416 |
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) | 871,581 |
| Air transport | 303,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,273 |
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) | 428,578 | 443,003 | +14,425 |
| Air transport | 255,405 | 48,557 | -206,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,552 | 161,721 | +75,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 749,213 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,575 |
| London | 63,517 |
| Holyhead | 58,851 |
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 | 428,578 | 320,635 | -107,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,552 | 161,721 | +75,169 |
| East Midlands Airport | 197,105 | 42,470 | -154,635 |
| London | 0 | 63,517 | +63,517 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 58,851 | +58,851 |
| ZLC | 45,219 | 0 | -45,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,973 | 6,087 | -5,886 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Quick facts
HS code: 790111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc with a very high purity level, ideal for specialized industrial uses