Import/export HS code 790310: Zinc dust
Very fine zinc particles, commonly used in paints, coatings, or chemical processes
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 | 934,181 |
| Belgium | 593,015 |
| India | 441,165 |
| Saudi Arabia | 216,890 |
| Netherlands | 150,926 |
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 | 522,849 | 411,332 | -111,517 |
| Belgium | 299,413 | 293,602 | -5,811 |
| India | 244,306 | 196,859 | -47,447 |
| Saudi Arabia | 140,405 | 76,485 | -63,920 |
| Netherlands | 69,864 | 81,062 | +11,198 |
| France | 49,318 | 16,188 | -33,130 |
| Italy | 19,640 | 20,291 | +651 |
| South Africa | 8,246 | 6,778 | -1,468 |
| Austria | 0 | 10,994 | +10,994 |
| Turkey | 1,836 | 8,386 | +6,550 |
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 | 1,119,177 |
| Belgium | 565,367 |
| India | 458,071 |
| Saudi Arabia | 216,890 |
| Germany | 68,727 |
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 | 612,852 | 506,325 | -106,527 |
| Belgium | 289,088 | 276,279 | -12,809 |
| India | 261,212 | 196,859 | -64,353 |
| Saudi Arabia | 140,405 | 76,485 | -63,920 |
| Germany | 26,176 | 42,551 | +16,375 |
| Italy | 19,640 | 20,291 | +651 |
| South Africa | 8,246 | 6,778 | -1,468 |
| Poland | 1,289 | 4,396 | +3,107 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,990 | +3,990 |
| Turkey | 1,836 | 0 | -1,836 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,550,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 898,633 |
| Air transport | 46,934 |
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) | 866,867 | 683,351 | -183,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 491,009 | 407,624 | -83,385 |
| Air transport | 3,955 | 42,979 | +39,024 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,061,105 |
| Felixstowe | 557,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 311,975 |
| Killingholme | 196,992 |
| Dover | 133,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 567,509 | 493,596 | -73,913 |
| Felixstowe | 338,107 | 219,758 | -118,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 234,675 | 77,300 | -157,375 |
| Killingholme | 46,979 | 150,013 | +103,034 |
| Dover | 78,480 | 55,251 | -23,229 |
| London | 53,227 | 17,729 | -35,498 |
| Southampton | 0 | 46,992 | +46,992 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 35,398 | +35,398 |
| Harwich | 8,074 | 13,921 | +5,847 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,589 | 0 | -12,589 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 356,283 |
| Poland | 117,138 |
| Netherlands | 85,230 |
| Belgium | 50,813 |
| Canada | 30,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 282,826 | 73,457 | -209,369 |
| Poland | 74,517 | 42,621 | -31,896 |
| Netherlands | 48,073 | 37,157 | -10,916 |
| Belgium | 24,186 | 26,627 | +2,441 |
| Canada | 0 | 30,428 | +30,428 |
| Ireland | 17,132 | 8,473 | -8,659 |
| Sweden | 18,360 | 0 | -18,360 |
| Turkey | 12,250 | 0 | -12,250 |
| Israel | 0 | 7,470 | +7,470 |
| Norway | 0 | 3,491 | +3,491 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 381,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 314,095 |
| Air transport | 26,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,314 | 88,758 | -203,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 199,217 | 114,878 | -84,339 |
| Air transport | 0 | 26,090 | +26,090 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 218,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,707 |
| Tyne | 77,861 |
| London | 73,457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 211,456 | 7,470 | -203,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,526 | 42,621 | -47,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,057 | 40,650 | -29,407 |
| Tyne | 77,861 | 0 | -77,861 |
| London | 0 | 73,457 | +73,457 |
| Dover | 19,892 | 26,627 | +6,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 26,090 | +26,090 |
| Holyhead | 15,636 | 8,473 | -7,163 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,496 | 4,338 | +2,842 |
| Felixstowe | 2,997 | 0 | -2,997 |
Quick facts
HS code: 790310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very fine zinc particles, commonly used in paints, coatings, or chemical processes