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 | 69,652,573 |
| Netherlands | 35,350,723 |
| Spain | 14,319,974 |
| South Korea | 9,249,444 |
| Switzerland | 4,576,429 |
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 | 36,906,683 | 32,745,890 | -4,160,793 |
| Netherlands | 32,240,152 | 3,110,571 | -29,129,581 |
| Spain | 49,686 | 14,270,288 | +14,220,602 |
| South Korea | 9,249,444 | 0 | -9,249,444 |
| Switzerland | 2,836,386 | 1,740,043 | -1,096,343 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| France | 1,414,786 | 1,091,987 | -322,799 |
| Peru | 879,178 | 860,612 | -18,566 |
| Bulgaria | 1,043,942 | 0 | -1,043,942 |
| 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 | 69,688,536 |
| Spain | 42,198,292 |
| South Korea | 9,647,272 |
| Brazil | 4,718,380 |
| Australia | 4,197,090 |
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 | 36,779,643 | 32,908,893 | -3,870,750 |
| Spain | 27,389,632 | 14,808,660 | -12,580,972 |
| South Korea | 9,401,859 | 245,413 | -9,156,446 |
| Brazil | 2,470,303 | 2,248,077 | -222,226 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Belgium | 4,123,449 | 62,550 | -4,060,899 |
| Peru | 2,345,409 | 1,549,455 | -795,954 |
| Netherlands | 1,014,989 | 2,353,890 | +1,338,901 |
| Finland | 912,602 | 518,347 | -394,255 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
| 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 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 130,920,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,228,531 |
| Air transport | 9,063 |
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) | 73,747,777 | 57,172,330 | -16,575,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,231,658 | 1,996,873 | -10,234,785 |
| Air transport | 6,069 | 2,994 | -3,075 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 70,618,758 |
| Harwich | 41,599,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,226,705 |
| Felixstowe | 11,819,974 |
| London | 4,258,396 |
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 | 37,251,607 | 33,367,151 | -3,884,456 |
| Harwich | 27,329,144 | 14,270,288 | -13,058,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,230,923 | 4,995,782 | -3,235,141 |
| Felixstowe | 10,652,210 | 1,167,764 | -9,484,446 |
| London | 61,306 | 4,197,090 | +4,135,784 |
| London Gateway Port | 879,178 | 860,612 | -18,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,043,942 | 0 | -1,043,942 |
| Dover | 289,129 | 178,431 | -110,698 |
| Southampton | 125,455 | 37,007 | -88,448 |
| Holyhead | 28,492 | 68,857 | +40,365 |
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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 72 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 63 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 35 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| BAC IMPALLOY LIMITED | 17 |
| CORRPRO COMPANIES EUROPE LIMITED | 14 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 12 |
| B.E. WEDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 8 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 785,887 |
| Czechia | 235,487 |
| Senegal | 136,721 |
| India | 86,552 |
| Poland | 36,891 |
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 | 443,729 | 342,158 | -101,571 |
| Czechia | 225,407 | 10,080 | -215,327 |
| Senegal | 0 | 136,721 | +136,721 |
| India | 42,375 | 44,177 | +1,802 |
| Poland | 31,219 | 5,672 | -25,547 |
| Bulgaria | 17,550 | 9,570 | -7,980 |
| North Macedonia | 14,215 | 7,670 | -6,545 |
| Italy | 9,769 | 5,184 | -4,585 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 14,000 | +14,000 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,973 | +11,973 |
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) | 787,416 |
| Air transport | 404,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,273 |
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) | 452,267 | 335,149 | -117,118 |
| Air transport | 318,856 | 85,671 | -233,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,375 | 180,898 | +138,523 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 747,091 |
| East Midlands Airport | 331,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,273 |
| ZLC | 45,219 |
| Dover | 30,239 |
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 | 422,028 | 325,063 | -96,965 |
| East Midlands Airport | 272,509 | 58,590 | -213,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,375 | 180,898 | +138,523 |
| ZLC | 31,219 | 14,000 | -17,219 |
| Dover | 30,239 | 0 | -30,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,128 | 11,973 | -3,155 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 10,086 | +10,086 |
| 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