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 | 74,834,551 |
| Netherlands | 29,282,158 |
| Spain | 23,949,957 |
| South Korea | 7,888,648 |
| Brazil | 5,172,406 |
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 | 39,282,348 | 35,552,203 | -3,730,145 |
| Netherlands | 26,095,475 | 3,186,683 | -22,908,792 |
| Spain | 49,686 | 23,900,271 | +23,850,585 |
| South Korea | 7,888,648 | 0 | -7,888,648 |
| Brazil | 0 | 5,172,406 | +5,172,406 |
| Switzerland | 4,576,429 | 0 | -4,576,429 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| France | 1,422,553 | 1,597,620 | +175,067 |
| Peru | 825,202 | 945,283 | +120,081 |
| 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 | 74,782,473 |
| Spain | 47,111,353 |
| Brazil | 9,141,181 |
| South Korea | 8,233,010 |
| Peru | 4,527,679 |
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 | 39,067,267 | 35,715,206 | -3,352,061 |
| Spain | 22,669,907 | 24,441,446 | +1,771,539 |
| Brazil | 3,968,775 | 5,172,406 | +1,203,631 |
| South Korea | 7,987,597 | 245,413 | -7,742,184 |
| Peru | 2,472,550 | 2,055,129 | -417,421 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Netherlands | 1,124,982 | 2,425,076 | +1,300,094 |
| Belgium | 2,842,285 | 493,275 | -2,349,010 |
| Finland | 912,602 | 578,212 | -334,390 |
| France | 151,436 | 9,405 | -142,031 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 144,229,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,933,204 |
| 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) | 71,669,975 | 72,559,130 | +889,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,953,816 | 2,979,388 | -6,974,428 |
| Air transport | 6,069 | 8,846 | +2,777 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 75,712,695 |
| Harwich | 46,509,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,489,691 |
| Felixstowe | 10,841,688 |
| London | 4,396,533 |
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 | 39,539,231 | 36,173,464 | -3,365,767 |
| Harwich | 22,609,419 | 23,900,271 | +1,290,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,634,055 | 7,855,636 | -778,419 |
| Felixstowe | 9,303,895 | 1,537,793 | -7,766,102 |
| London | 61,306 | 4,335,227 | +4,273,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 825,202 | 945,283 | +120,081 |
| Dover | 408,258 | 327,867 | -80,391 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 288,076 | +288,076 |
| Southampton | 125,455 | 41,974 | -83,481 |
| Holyhead | 28,492 | 104,968 | +76,476 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 76 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 63 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 38 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| BAC IMPALLOY LIMITED | 19 |
| CORRPRO COMPANIES EUROPE LIMITED | 14 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 13 |
| B.E. WEDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| 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 | 837,326 |
| Czechia | 177,886 |
| Senegal | 136,721 |
| 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 | 482,257 | 355,069 | -127,188 |
| Czechia | 177,886 | 0 | -177,886 |
| Senegal | 0 | 136,721 | +136,721 |
| India | 42,375 | 44,177 | +1,802 |
| Belgium | 0 | 63,517 | +63,517 |
| North Macedonia | 11,963 | 33,932 | +21,969 |
| Poland | 31,219 | 13,349 | -17,870 |
| Ireland | 0 | 38,896 | +38,896 |
| Bulgaria | 19,416 | 0 | -19,416 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 15,500 | +15,500 |
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) | 913,504 |
| Air transport | 381,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,773 |
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) | 461,796 | 451,708 | -10,088 |
| Air transport | 302,152 | 79,664 | -222,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,375 | 196,398 | +154,023 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 802,794 |
| East Midlands Airport | 306,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 238,773 |
| London | 63,517 |
| ZLC | 45,219 |
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 | 453,499 | 349,295 | -104,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,832 | 62,770 | -181,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,375 | 196,398 | +154,023 |
| London | 0 | 63,517 | +63,517 |
| ZLC | 31,219 | 14,000 | -17,219 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 38,896 | +38,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,101 | 1,786 | -25,315 |
| Dover | 8,297 | 0 | -8,297 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,108 | +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