Import/export HS code 7901: Raw zinc
Unprocessed zinc in its pure or near-pure form, used for manufacturing or further processing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 200,306,071 |
| Netherlands | 51,376,100 |
| Spain | 14,374,359 |
| South Korea | 14,347,069 |
| Switzerland | 5,782,363 |
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 | 105,535,111 | 94,770,960 | -10,764,151 |
| Netherlands | 30,840,074 | 20,536,026 | -10,304,048 |
| Spain | 102,026 | 14,272,333 | +14,170,307 |
| South Korea | 14,347,069 | 0 | -14,347,069 |
| Switzerland | 2,354,300 | 3,428,063 | +1,073,763 |
| Belgium | 1,199,754 | 4,404,054 | +3,204,300 |
| Singapore | 514,426 | 4,558,356 | +4,043,930 |
| France | 2,703,934 | 1,532,011 | -1,171,923 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Bulgaria | 3,800,540 | 0 | -3,800,540 |
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 | 200,518,571 |
| Spain | 42,198,292 |
| Belgium | 15,214,010 |
| South Korea | 14,797,237 |
| Finland | 14,115,760 |
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 | 105,415,514 | 95,103,057 | -10,312,457 |
| Spain | 22,902,282 | 19,296,010 | -3,606,272 |
| Belgium | 9,001,473 | 6,212,537 | -2,788,936 |
| South Korea | 14,551,824 | 245,413 | -14,306,411 |
| Finland | 1,913,279 | 12,202,481 | +10,289,202 |
| Netherlands | 2,220,857 | 6,373,832 | +4,152,975 |
| Brazil | 837,250 | 3,881,130 | +3,043,880 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Bulgaria | 3,800,540 | 0 | -3,800,540 |
| Peru | 1,957,662 | 1,740,480 | -217,182 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 279,009,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,806,208 |
| Air transport | 202,251 |
| Other | 49,695 |
| Road transport | 2,858 |
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) | 139,879,516 | 139,130,361 | -749,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,930,823 | 10,875,385 | -13,055,438 |
| Air transport | 117,593 | 84,658 | -32,935 |
| Other | 11,871 | 37,824 | +25,953 |
| Road transport | 2,858 | 0 | -2,858 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 214,328,625 |
| Harwich | 41,600,391 |
| Felixstowe | 18,996,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,883,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,574,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 107,127,931 | 107,200,694 | +72,763 |
| Harwich | 22,842,753 | 18,757,638 | -4,085,115 |
| Felixstowe | 14,373,564 | 4,623,383 | -9,750,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,810,977 | 9,072,823 | +1,261,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,574,903 | 0 | -6,574,903 |
| London | 393,671 | 5,662,971 | +5,269,300 |
| Dover | 2,301,366 | 1,770,056 | -531,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 731,440 | 934,377 | +202,937 |
| Purfleet | 62,638 | 1,443,600 | +1,380,962 |
| Eurotunnel | 998,407 | 209,727 | -788,680 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 73 |
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 71 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 57 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY LIMITED | 36 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 35 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 29 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,645,207 |
| Germany | 827,827 |
| Saudi Arabia | 510,474 |
| Egypt | 465,701 |
| Singapore | 405,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,170,398 | 1,474,809 | -695,589 |
| Germany | 443,313 | 384,514 | -58,799 |
| Saudi Arabia | 69,196 | 441,278 | +372,082 |
| Egypt | 465,701 | 0 | -465,701 |
| Singapore | 268,327 | 137,394 | -130,933 |
| Czechia | 267,679 | 24,726 | -242,953 |
| Sweden | 229,135 | 0 | -229,135 |
| Turkey | 160,057 | 0 | -160,057 |
| Senegal | 0 | 136,721 | +136,721 |
| India | 86,923 | 44,177 | -42,746 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 25,019 |
| XU | 18,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,989 | 16,030 | +7,041 |
| XU | 0 | 18,667 | +18,667 |
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) | 4,330,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,329,188 |
| Air transport | 649,515 |
| Other | 43,686 |
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) | 2,853,763 | 1,476,956 | -1,376,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,249,621 | 1,079,567 | -170,054 |
| Air transport | 459,770 | 189,745 | -270,025 |
| Other | 8,989 | 34,697 | +25,708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,374,532 |
| London | 1,100,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 816,010 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 460,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,544,220 | 830,312 | -1,713,908 |
| London | 96,665 | 1,004,300 | +907,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 455,417 | 360,593 | -94,824 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 | 0 | -543,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 375,947 | 84,693 | -291,254 |
| Immingham Docks | 266,645 | 2,168 | -264,477 |
| Southampton | 73,166 | 65,156 | -8,010 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 112,859 | +112,859 |
| Dover | 105,978 | 5,355 | -100,623 |
| Tyne | 0 | 93,547 | +93,547 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7901
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed zinc in its pure or near-pure form, used for manufacturing or further processing