Import/export HS code 721220: Flat-rolled steel coated with zinc by electrolysis
Flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc using an electrolytic process
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,412,060 |
| China | 349,492 |
| Spain | 192,636 |
| France | 131,329 |
| Portugal | 122,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 778,270 | 633,790 | -144,480 |
| China | 190,067 | 159,425 | -30,642 |
| Spain | 93,900 | 98,736 | +4,836 |
| France | 62,563 | 68,766 | +6,203 |
| Portugal | 63,222 | 58,876 | -4,346 |
| Belgium | 47,963 | 63,601 | +15,638 |
| Ireland | 77,662 | 2,312 | -75,350 |
| Canada | 51,365 | 0 | -51,365 |
| Poland | 23,739 | 0 | -23,739 |
| Netherlands | 16,217 | 0 | -16,217 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,419,608 |
| China | 331,767 |
| Spain | 209,483 |
| Portugal | 122,098 |
| France | 110,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 785,818 | 633,790 | -152,028 |
| China | 193,198 | 138,569 | -54,629 |
| Spain | 95,904 | 113,579 | +17,675 |
| Portugal | 63,222 | 58,876 | -4,346 |
| France | 59,721 | 51,075 | -8,646 |
| Belgium | 41,253 | 64,911 | +23,658 |
| Ireland | 77,662 | 0 | -77,662 |
| United States | 57,679 | 0 | -57,679 |
| Poland | 23,739 | 0 | -23,739 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 20,856 | +20,856 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,084,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,738 |
| Air transport | 44,161 |
| Other | 2,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,122,529 | 961,517 | -161,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,901 | 114,837 | -174,064 |
| Air transport | 25,015 | 19,146 | -5,869 |
| Other | 0 | 2,312 | +2,312 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 871,264 |
| Harwich | 620,229 |
| Felixstowe | 326,675 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 380,412 | 490,852 | +110,440 |
| Harwich | 433,433 | 186,796 | -246,637 |
| Felixstowe | 175,671 | 151,004 | -24,667 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,230 | 74,665 | +14,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,536 | 0 | -120,536 |
| Newhaven | 16,680 | 70,347 | +53,667 |
| London | 36,926 | 39,623 | +2,697 |
| Holyhead | 76,447 | 0 | -76,447 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,365 | 0 | -51,365 |
| Purfleet | 5,587 | 23,978 | +18,391 |
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 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERTI-PACK LIMITED | 25 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 13 |
| AMF-BRUNS UK LTD | 12 |
| GREAT WESTERN INTERIORS LTD | 11 |
| C. & C. MARSHALL LIMITED | 11 |
| PRECON PRODUCTS LTD | 11 |
| SWINDON PRESSINGS LIMITED | 10 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 10 |
| AVOCET STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 10 |
| MARSHALL-TUFFLEX LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,140,286 |
| Poland | 135,166 |
| Czechia | 107,411 |
| Italy | 62,568 |
| United States | 39,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 615,943 | 524,343 | -91,600 |
| Poland | 87,711 | 47,455 | -40,256 |
| Czechia | 39,654 | 67,757 | +28,103 |
| Italy | 41,712 | 20,856 | -20,856 |
| United States | 0 | 39,866 | +39,866 |
| Slovakia | 26,794 | 4,878 | -21,916 |
| Canada | 13,871 | 12,758 | -1,113 |
| Netherlands | 16,396 | 2,536 | -13,860 |
| France | 7,309 | 6,726 | -583 |
| Germany | 6,162 | 0 | -6,162 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 73,638 |
| Spain | 43,801 |
| Lithuania | 2,537 |
| Czechia | 1,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 58,645 | 14,993 | -43,652 |
| Spain | 25,642 | 18,159 | -7,483 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,537 | +2,537 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,947 | +1,947 |
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) | 1,194,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,531 |
| Air transport | 137,715 |
| Other | 122,093 |
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) | 664,471 | 529,663 | -134,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,369 | 92,162 | +37,793 |
| Air transport | 60,083 | 77,632 | +17,549 |
| Other | 84,287 | 37,806 | -46,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 538,472 |
| Heysham | 319,299 |
| Holyhead | 175,935 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,369 |
| 000 | 122,093 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 319,495 | 218,977 | -100,518 |
| Heysham | 162,027 | 157,272 | -4,755 |
| Holyhead | 58,340 | 117,595 | +59,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,982 | 58,387 | -8,595 |
| 000 | 84,287 | 37,806 | -46,481 |
| ZLC | 38,459 | 66,477 | +28,018 |
| Harwich | 61,742 | 23,878 | -37,864 |
| Dover | 41,712 | 2,862 | -38,850 |
| Southampton | 0 | 37,673 | +37,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,165 | 4,915 | -8,250 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc using an electrolytic process