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 | 863,764 |
| Belgium | 630,130 |
| India | 414,875 |
| Saudi Arabia | 331,662 |
| Netherlands | 149,878 |
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 | 555,998 | 307,766 | -248,232 |
| Belgium | 329,905 | 300,225 | -29,680 |
| India | 297,942 | 116,933 | -181,009 |
| Saudi Arabia | 269,853 | 61,809 | -208,044 |
| Netherlands | 92,576 | 57,302 | -35,274 |
| France | 41,781 | 16,481 | -25,300 |
| Italy | 15,839 | 24,092 | +8,253 |
| South Africa | 8,246 | 6,778 | -1,468 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,581 | +7,581 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4,396 | +4,396 |
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 | 1,023,549 |
| Belgium | 604,889 |
| India | 431,781 |
| Saudi Arabia | 331,662 |
| Germany | 63,859 |
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 | 650,148 | 373,401 | -276,747 |
| Belgium | 324,482 | 280,407 | -44,075 |
| India | 314,848 | 116,933 | -197,915 |
| Saudi Arabia | 269,853 | 61,809 | -208,044 |
| Germany | 32,302 | 31,557 | -745 |
| Italy | 15,839 | 24,092 | +8,253 |
| 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) | 1,589,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 886,446 |
| 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) | 1,083,100 | 506,813 | -576,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 532,875 | 353,571 | -179,304 |
| 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 | 980,703 |
| Felixstowe | 646,347 |
| Eurotunnel | 311,975 |
| Killingholme | 196,992 |
| Dover | 163,602 |
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 | 623,370 | 357,333 | -266,037 |
| Felixstowe | 521,191 | 125,156 | -396,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 234,675 | 77,300 | -157,375 |
| Killingholme | 40,356 | 156,636 | +116,280 |
| Dover | 104,257 | 59,345 | -44,912 |
| London | 53,227 | 17,729 | -35,498 |
| Southampton | 0 | 46,992 | +46,992 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 35,398 | +35,398 |
| Harwich | 8,074 | 11,864 | +3,790 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 | 110,100 |
| Netherlands | 82,172 |
| India | 45,746 |
| Belgium | 42,385 |
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 | 204,965 | 151,318 | -53,647 |
| Poland | 82,095 | 28,005 | -54,090 |
| Netherlands | 49,728 | 32,444 | -17,284 |
| India | 45,746 | 0 | -45,746 |
| Belgium | 24,274 | 18,111 | -6,163 |
| Ireland | 17,711 | 9,390 | -8,321 |
| Canada | 0 | 26,090 | +26,090 |
| Sweden | 18,360 | 0 | -18,360 |
| Italy | 15,282 | 0 | -15,282 |
| Turkey | 12,250 | 0 | -12,250 |
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) | 421,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,694 |
| 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) | 257,802 | 163,889 | -93,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,744 | 87,950 | -134,794 |
| 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 | 141,391 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,647 |
| 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 | 209,846 | 9,080 | -200,766 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,386 | 28,005 | -85,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,712 | 35,935 | -35,777 |
| Tyne | 0 | 77,861 | +77,861 |
| London | 0 | 73,457 | +73,457 |
| Felixstowe | 46,301 | 0 | -46,301 |
| Dover | 19,980 | 18,111 | -1,869 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 26,090 | +26,090 |
| Holyhead | 16,215 | 9,390 | -6,825 |
| Harwich | 1,610 | 0 | -1,610 |
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