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 | 868,871 |
| Belgium | 544,589 |
| India | 388,749 |
| Netherlands | 148,678 |
| Saudi Arabia | 148,167 |
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 | 535,673 | 333,198 | -202,475 |
| Belgium | 318,265 | 226,324 | -91,941 |
| India | 186,617 | 202,132 | +15,515 |
| Netherlands | 54,385 | 94,293 | +39,908 |
| Saudi Arabia | 120,962 | 27,205 | -93,757 |
| France | 35,335 | 21,768 | -13,567 |
| Italy | 26,006 | 15,822 | -10,184 |
| Austria | 0 | 10,994 | +10,994 |
| Turkey | 1,836 | 8,386 | +6,550 |
| Germany | 7,581 | 0 | -7,581 |
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 | 1,053,177 |
| Belgium | 517,263 |
| India | 395,372 |
| Saudi Arabia | 148,167 |
| 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 | 613,588 | 439,589 | -173,999 |
| Belgium | 300,849 | 216,414 | -84,435 |
| India | 193,240 | 202,132 | +8,892 |
| Saudi Arabia | 120,962 | 27,205 | -93,757 |
| Germany | 33,757 | 34,970 | +1,213 |
| Italy | 26,006 | 15,822 | -10,184 |
| South Africa | 0 | 6,778 | +6,778 |
| Poland | 4,318 | 2,297 | -2,021 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,352,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 845,732 |
| Air transport | 45,847 |
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) | 790,964 | 561,210 | -229,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 493,143 | 352,589 | -140,554 |
| Air transport | 10,449 | 35,398 | +24,949 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 992,137 |
| Felixstowe | 460,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 265,855 |
| Killingholme | 190,156 |
| Dover | 137,508 |
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 | 568,471 | 423,666 | -144,805 |
| Felixstowe | 266,934 | 193,480 | -73,454 |
| Eurotunnel | 253,813 | 12,042 | -241,771 |
| Killingholme | 40,143 | 150,013 | +109,870 |
| Dover | 78,139 | 59,369 | -18,770 |
| London | 47,268 | 0 | -47,268 |
| Southampton | 0 | 46,992 | +46,992 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 35,398 | +35,398 |
| Harwich | 11,103 | 11,822 | +719 |
| Hull | 11,234 | 1,251 | -9,983 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 292,360 |
| Poland | 106,555 |
| Netherlands | 80,360 |
| Belgium | 46,051 |
| 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 | 292,360 | 0 | -292,360 |
| Poland | 68,684 | 37,871 | -30,813 |
| Netherlands | 52,387 | 27,973 | -24,414 |
| Belgium | 23,268 | 22,783 | -485 |
| Canada | 0 | 30,428 | +30,428 |
| Ireland | 18,704 | 6,901 | -11,803 |
| Sweden | 16,844 | 0 | -16,844 |
| Turkey | 12,250 | 0 | -12,250 |
| Israel | 7,470 | 0 | -7,470 |
| Norway | 3,491 | 0 | -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) | 317,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 290,509 |
| 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) | 312,809 | 4,340 | -308,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 194,981 | 95,528 | -99,453 |
| 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 | 155,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,681 |
| 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 | 155,003 | 0 | -155,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,838 | 37,871 | -44,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,706 | 27,975 | -46,731 |
| Tyne | 77,861 | 0 | -77,861 |
| London | 73,457 | 0 | -73,457 |
| Dover | 22,224 | 22,783 | +559 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 26,090 | +26,090 |
| Holyhead | 17,208 | 6,901 | -10,307 |
| 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