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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 199,797,602 |
| Netherlands | 51,933,204 |
| Spain | 14,322,019 |
| South Korea | 13,185,551 |
| Belgium | 6,836,130 |
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 | 104,804,620 | 94,992,982 | -9,811,638 |
| Netherlands | 31,048,352 | 20,884,852 | -10,163,500 |
| Spain | 49,686 | 14,272,333 | +14,222,647 |
| South Korea | 13,185,551 | 0 | -13,185,551 |
| Belgium | 1,376,366 | 5,459,764 | +4,083,398 |
| Singapore | 625,497 | 5,092,419 | +4,466,922 |
| Switzerland | 3,939,442 | 1,740,043 | -2,199,399 |
| France | 2,914,148 | 1,398,491 | -1,515,657 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Bulgaria | 2,106,953 | 0 | -2,106,953 |
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 | 200,327,482 |
| Spain | 42,198,292 |
| Belgium | 15,816,250 |
| Finland | 14,989,845 |
| South Korea | 13,583,379 |
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 | 104,635,618 | 95,691,864 | -8,943,754 |
| Spain | 22,902,282 | 19,296,010 | -3,606,272 |
| Belgium | 9,356,743 | 6,459,507 | -2,897,236 |
| Finland | 2,151,849 | 12,837,996 | +10,686,147 |
| South Korea | 13,337,966 | 245,413 | -13,092,553 |
| Netherlands | 2,341,314 | 6,741,956 | +4,400,642 |
| Brazil | 2,470,303 | 2,248,077 | -222,226 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Peru | 2,155,597 | 1,739,267 | -416,330 |
| Bulgaria | 2,106,953 | 0 | -2,106,953 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 279,295,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,626,795 |
| Air transport | 198,355 |
| Other | 56,431 |
| 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) | 141,092,150 | 138,203,475 | -2,888,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,586,439 | 12,040,356 | -9,546,083 |
| Air transport | 121,609 | 76,746 | -44,863 |
| Other | 18,734 | 37,697 | +18,963 |
| 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 | 215,011,621 |
| Harwich | 41,600,391 |
| Felixstowe | 18,523,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,741,968 |
| London | 6,330,795 |
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 | 106,541,850 | 108,469,771 | +1,927,921 |
| Harwich | 22,842,753 | 18,757,638 | -4,085,115 |
| Felixstowe | 13,347,462 | 5,175,841 | -8,171,621 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,476,022 | 7,265,946 | -2,210,076 |
| London | 465,630 | 5,865,165 | +5,399,535 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,881,316 | 0 | -4,881,316 |
| Dover | 2,447,657 | 1,561,911 | -885,746 |
| Purfleet | 132,146 | 1,854,687 | +1,722,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 879,178 | 861,312 | -17,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,051,280 | 111,499 | -939,781 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 72 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 57 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 35 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 29 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 26 |
| HOME DECOR GB LIMITED | 18 |
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 3,270,986 |
| Germany | 858,557 |
| 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 | 2,194,053 | 1,076,933 | -1,117,120 |
| Germany | 474,250 | 384,307 | -89,943 |
| Saudi Arabia | 78,681 | 431,793 | +353,112 |
| Egypt | 465,701 | 0 | -465,701 |
| Singapore | 268,327 | 137,394 | -130,933 |
| Czechia | 265,703 | 12,226 | -253,477 |
| Sweden | 154,744 | 18,785 | -135,959 |
| 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 |
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 | 17,004 | 8,015 | -8,989 |
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) | 3,956,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,330,068 |
| Air transport | 614,891 |
| 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) | 2,646,946 | 1,309,136 | -1,337,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,373,985 | 956,083 | -417,902 |
| Air transport | 453,110 | 161,781 | -291,329 |
| Other | 17,004 | 26,682 | +9,678 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,023,572 |
| London | 1,100,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 891,281 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 426,016 |
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 | 2,190,830 | 832,742 | -1,358,088 |
| London | 494,541 | 606,424 | +111,883 |
| London Gateway Port | 455,417 | 435,864 | -19,553 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 | 0 | -543,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 357,373 | 68,643 | -288,730 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,254 | 20,953 | -171,301 |
| Southampton | 73,166 | 65,156 | -8,010 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 112,859 | +112,859 |
| Tyne | 0 | 93,547 | +93,547 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 74,627 | +74,627 |
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