Import/export HS code 79011230: Zinc with 98.5%-99.95% purity
Zinc with moderate purity, commonly used in coatings and alloys
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 | 86,593,686 |
| Netherlands | 15,147,778 |
| Singapore | 3,995,768 |
| Italy | 183,305 |
| Switzerland | 54,967 |
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 | 55,665,709 | 30,927,977 | -24,737,732 |
| Netherlands | 2,985,452 | 12,162,326 | +9,176,874 |
| Singapore | 879,736 | 3,116,032 | +2,236,296 |
| Italy | 183,305 | 0 | -183,305 |
| Switzerland | 54,967 | 0 | -54,967 |
| United States | 875 | 1,301 | +426 |
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 | 86,982,121 |
| Finland | 13,293,363 |
| Netherlands | 5,127,161 |
| Belgium | 389,554 |
| Italy | 180,754 |
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 | 55,518,265 | 31,463,856 | -24,054,409 |
| Finland | 1,721,186 | 11,572,177 | +9,850,991 |
| Netherlands | 2,105,200 | 3,021,961 | +916,761 |
| Belgium | 241,213 | 148,341 | -92,872 |
| Italy | 180,754 | 0 | -180,754 |
| United States | 3,426 | 1,301 | -2,125 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 101,358,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,618,904 |
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) | 58,272,486 | 43,086,290 | -15,186,196 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,497,558 | 3,121,346 | +1,623,788 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 100,481,192 |
| Felixstowe | 3,407,440 |
| Dover | 1,320,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,161 |
| London | 283,454 |
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 | 57,445,159 | 43,036,033 | -14,409,126 |
| Felixstowe | 490,009 | 2,917,431 | +2,427,422 |
| Dover | 1,170,947 | 149,956 | -1,020,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,246 | 102,915 | -83,331 |
| London | 282,153 | 1,301 | -280,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 192,979 | 0 | -192,979 |
| Thamesport | 2,551 | 0 | -2,551 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FBM METALS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 4 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 2 |
| 15120178 LTD. | 1 |
| ULTIMAT DEFENCE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 3,668 |
| Singapore | 2,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 3,668 | 0 | -3,668 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,668 | 0 | -3,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,668 | 0 | -3,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 79011230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc with moderate purity, commonly used in coatings and alloys