Import/export HS code 721220: Flat-rolled steel coated with zinc by electrolysis
Flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc using an electrolytic process
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,420,109 |
| China | 348,016 |
| Spain | 192,636 |
| France | 128,440 |
| 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 | 462,937 | 957,172 | +494,235 |
| China | 184,026 | 163,990 | -20,036 |
| Spain | 85,070 | 107,566 | +22,496 |
| France | 59,721 | 68,719 | +8,998 |
| Portugal | 63,222 | 58,876 | -4,346 |
| Belgium | 47,963 | 56,717 | +8,754 |
| Ireland | 77,662 | 2,312 | -75,350 |
| Canada | 51,365 | 0 | -51,365 |
| Poland | 25,480 | 0 | -25,480 |
| Netherlands | 19,251 | 0 | -19,251 |
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 | 1,427,657 |
| China | 330,291 |
| Spain | 209,483 |
| Portugal | 122,098 |
| France | 107,907 |
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 | 467,643 | 960,014 | +492,371 |
| China | 187,157 | 143,134 | -44,023 |
| Spain | 87,074 | 122,409 | +35,335 |
| Portugal | 63,222 | 58,876 | -4,346 |
| France | 59,721 | 48,186 | -11,535 |
| Belgium | 41,253 | 58,027 | +16,774 |
| Ireland | 77,662 | 0 | -77,662 |
| United States | 57,679 | 0 | -57,679 |
| Poland | 25,480 | 0 | -25,480 |
| 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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,087,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 402,262 |
| 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) | 803,139 | 1,283,958 | +480,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,860 | 119,402 | -163,458 |
| Air transport | 22,175 | 21,986 | -189 |
| 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 | 870,116 |
| Harwich | 620,229 |
| Felixstowe | 326,675 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,570 |
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 | 297,631 | 572,485 | +274,854 |
| Harwich | 185,741 | 434,488 | +248,747 |
| Felixstowe | 170,890 | 155,785 | -15,105 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,230 | 74,665 | +14,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,570 | 0 | -123,570 |
| Newhaven | 16,680 | 70,347 | +53,667 |
| Holyhead | 76,447 | 0 | -76,447 |
| London | 35,666 | 33,999 | -1,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,365 | 0 | -51,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,630 | 6,427 | -20,203 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 12 |
| AMF-BRUNS UK LTD | 12 |
| C. & C. MARSHALL LIMITED | 11 |
| PRECON PRODUCTS LTD | 11 |
| SWINDON PRESSINGS LIMITED | 10 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 10 |
| GREAT WESTERN INTERIORS LTD | 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 | 1,139,278 |
| Poland | 189,786 |
| Czechia | 95,969 |
| Italy | 48,730 |
| 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 | 482,168 | 657,110 | +174,942 |
| Poland | 116,362 | 73,424 | -42,938 |
| Czechia | 40,885 | 55,084 | +14,199 |
| Italy | 41,712 | 7,018 | -34,694 |
| United States | 0 | 39,866 | +39,866 |
| Slovakia | 26,794 | 4,878 | -21,916 |
| Canada | 19,904 | 10,206 | -9,698 |
| Germany | 18,958 | 1,082 | -17,876 |
| Netherlands | 16,396 | 2,536 | -13,860 |
| France | 9,008 | 7,950 | -1,058 |
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 |
| XU | 170 |
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 | 19,597 | 24,204 | +4,607 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,537 | +2,537 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,947 | +1,947 |
| XU | 0 | 170 | +170 |
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) | 1,224,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,853 |
| Air transport | 131,075 |
| Other | 122,093 |
| Road transport | 1,231 |
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) | 554,013 | 670,822 | +116,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,243 | 89,610 | +9,367 |
| Air transport | 66,116 | 64,959 | -1,157 |
| Other | 78,242 | 43,851 | -34,391 |
| Road transport | 1,231 | 0 | -1,231 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 535,920 |
| Heysham | 318,291 |
| Holyhead | 175,935 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,078 |
| 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 | 224,173 | 311,747 | +87,574 |
| Heysham | 136,841 | 181,450 | +44,609 |
| Holyhead | 51,118 | 124,817 | +73,699 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,254 | 72,824 | -11,430 |
| 000 | 78,242 | 43,851 | -34,391 |
| Harwich | 87,616 | 23,878 | -63,738 |
| ZLC | 39,690 | 53,804 | +14,114 |
| Dover | 41,712 | 2,862 | -38,850 |
| Southampton | 0 | 37,673 | +37,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,450 | 4,915 | -10,535 |
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