Import/export HS code 790120: Zinc alloys
Mixtures of zinc with other metals, used to create stronger or more durable materials
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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 | 32,901,058 |
| Belgium | 6,651,893 |
| Singapore | 1,612,155 |
| France | 1,481,840 |
| Switzerland | 956,832 |
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 | 15,614,087 | 17,286,971 | +1,672,884 |
| Belgium | 1,776,493 | 4,875,400 | +3,098,907 |
| Singapore | 417,022 | 1,195,133 | +778,111 |
| France | 1,418,615 | 63,225 | -1,355,390 |
| Switzerland | 956,832 | 0 | -956,832 |
| China | 255,467 | 199,055 | -56,412 |
| Netherlands | 379,131 | 50,336 | -328,795 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 46,339 | 28,853 | -17,486 |
| Ireland | 22,130 | 30,645 | +8,515 |
| United States | 26,356 | 20,376 | -5,980 |
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 | 32,901,058 |
| Belgium | 10,108,342 |
| Netherlands | 586,122 |
| China | 579,936 |
| France | 331,300 |
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 | 15,614,087 | 17,286,971 | +1,672,884 |
| Belgium | 4,461,943 | 5,646,399 | +1,184,456 |
| Netherlands | 218,075 | 368,047 | +149,972 |
| China | 323,311 | 256,625 | -66,686 |
| France | 268,075 | 63,225 | -204,850 |
| Singapore | 0 | 106,423 | +106,423 |
| United States | 9,558 | 20,376 | +10,818 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,875 | +18,875 |
| India | 3,285 | 3,972 | +687 |
| Turkey | 5,471 | 1,696 | -3,775 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 35,266,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,247,556 |
| Air transport | 170,249 |
| 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) | 17,083,028 | 18,183,204 | +1,100,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,723,444 | 5,524,112 | +1,800,668 |
| Air transport | 103,660 | 66,589 | -37,071 |
| 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 | 32,946,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,414,320 |
| Dover | 2,095,554 |
| Purfleet | 1,986,833 |
| Felixstowe | 1,932,532 |
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 | 15,659,818 | 17,286,971 | +1,627,153 |
| Immingham Docks | 639,400 | 1,774,920 | +1,135,520 |
| Dover | 1,687,092 | 408,462 | -1,278,630 |
| Purfleet | 202,474 | 1,784,359 | +1,581,885 |
| Felixstowe | 970,392 | 962,140 | -8,252 |
| London | 308,149 | 1,372,462 | +1,064,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 779,081 | 76,392 | -702,689 |
| Killingholme | 509,913 | 0 | -509,913 |
| 000 | 22,130 | 30,645 | +8,515 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,555 | 23,095 | -460 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 66 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 57 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 30 |
| HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 29 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 26 |
| HOME DECOR GB LIMITED | 18 |
| MICROCHIP LIMITED | 17 |
| 15120178 LTD. | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,207,995 |
| Saudi Arabia | 508,983 |
| Egypt | 465,701 |
| Singapore | 403,553 |
| Sweden | 173,529 |
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 | 2,782,850 | 425,145 | -2,357,705 |
| Saudi Arabia | 175,512 | 333,471 | +157,959 |
| Egypt | 465,701 | 0 | -465,701 |
| Singapore | 268,327 | 135,226 | -133,101 |
| Sweden | 154,744 | 18,785 | -135,959 |
| Turkey | 151,054 | 0 | -151,054 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 75,271 | +75,271 |
| Italy | 55,360 | 0 | -55,360 |
| Ireland | 25,019 | 21,327 | -3,692 |
| India | 44,548 | 0 | -44,548 |
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) | 3,011,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,100,189 |
| Air transport | 134,666 |
| 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) | 2,593,825 | 418,006 | -2,175,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,544,880 | 555,309 | -989,571 |
| Air transport | 80,470 | 54,196 | -26,274 |
| 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 | 2,190,591 |
| London | 1,100,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 668,008 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,529 |
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 | 1,800,707 | 389,884 | -1,410,823 |
| London | 1,055,187 | 45,778 | -1,009,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 420,944 | 247,064 | -173,880 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 | 0 | -543,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 154,744 | 18,785 | -135,959 |
| 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 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,093 | 27,842 | -251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 790120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mixtures of zinc with other metals, used to create stronger or more durable materials