Import/export HS code 790111: High-purity zinc (99.99% or more)
Zinc with a very high purity level, ideal for specialized industrial uses
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 | 71,310,367 |
| Netherlands | 35,946,760 |
| Spain | 14,319,974 |
| South Korea | 13,185,551 |
| Switzerland | 4,576,429 |
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 | 34,564,932 | 36,745,435 | +2,180,503 |
| Netherlands | 28,022,042 | 7,924,718 | -20,097,324 |
| Spain | 49,686 | 14,270,288 | +14,220,602 |
| South Korea | 13,185,551 | 0 | -13,185,551 |
| Switzerland | 2,836,386 | 1,740,043 | -1,096,343 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| France | 1,489,069 | 1,246,288 | -242,781 |
| Bulgaria | 2,106,953 | 0 | -2,106,953 |
| Peru | 879,178 | 860,612 | -18,566 |
| Luxembourg | 837,250 | 0 | -837,250 |
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 | 71,346,330 |
| Spain | 42,198,292 |
| South Korea | 13,583,379 |
| Belgium | 4,946,378 |
| Brazil | 4,718,380 |
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 | 34,437,892 | 36,908,438 | +2,470,546 |
| Spain | 22,902,282 | 19,296,010 | -3,606,272 |
| South Korea | 13,337,966 | 245,413 | -13,092,553 |
| Belgium | 4,883,828 | 62,550 | -4,821,278 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 688,192 | 2,680,687 | +1,992,495 |
| Bulgaria | 2,106,953 | 0 | -2,106,953 |
| Finland | 969,020 | 518,347 | -450,673 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,298,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,351,980 |
| Air transport | 9,063 |
| Other | 3,656 |
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) | 67,312,108 | 65,986,022 | -1,326,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,072,491 | 2,279,489 | -14,793,002 |
| Air transport | 4,851 | 4,212 | -639 |
| Other | 3,656 | 0 | -3,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 72,276,552 |
| Harwich | 41,599,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,879,461 |
| Felixstowe | 13,089,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,881,316 |
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 | 34,909,856 | 37,366,696 | +2,456,840 |
| Harwich | 22,841,794 | 18,757,638 | -4,084,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,556,882 | 5,322,579 | -3,234,303 |
| Felixstowe | 11,792,766 | 1,296,270 | -10,496,496 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,881,316 | 0 | -4,881,316 |
| London | 56,723 | 4,258,396 | +4,201,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 879,178 | 860,612 | -18,566 |
| Dover | 218,345 | 253,073 | +34,728 |
| Southampton | 136,205 | 37,007 | -99,198 |
| Holyhead | 24,547 | 78,133 | +53,586 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 72 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 63 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 35 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| BAC IMPALLOY LIMITED | 17 |
| CORRPRO COMPANIES EUROPE LIMITED | 14 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 12 |
| B.E. WEDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 8 |
| FACI UK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 8 |
| 15120178 LTD. | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 813,652 |
| Czechia | 273,972 |
| Senegal | 136,721 |
| India | 86,552 |
| Poland | 36,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 444,841 | 368,811 | -76,030 |
| Czechia | 263,892 | 10,080 | -253,812 |
| Senegal | 0 | 136,721 | +136,721 |
| India | 42,375 | 44,177 | +1,802 |
| Poland | 31,219 | 5,672 | -25,547 |
| North Macedonia | 24,023 | 7,670 | -16,353 |
| Bulgaria | 17,550 | 9,570 | -7,980 |
| Romania | 23,191 | 0 | -23,191 |
| Ireland | 8,076 | 10,086 | +2,010 |
| Italy | 9,769 | 5,184 | -4,585 |
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) | 846,448 |
| Air transport | 452,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,273 |
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) | 484,646 | 361,802 | -122,844 |
| Air transport | 367,149 | 85,671 | -281,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,375 | 180,898 | +138,523 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 774,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 379,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,273 |
| Dover | 53,430 |
| ZLC | 45,219 |
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 | 423,140 | 351,716 | -71,424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 320,802 | 58,590 | -262,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,375 | 180,898 | +138,523 |
| Dover | 53,430 | 0 | -53,430 |
| ZLC | 31,219 | 14,000 | -17,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,128 | 11,973 | -3,155 |
| Holyhead | 8,076 | 10,086 | +2,010 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,108 | +1,108 |
Quick facts
HS code: 790111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc with a very high purity level, ideal for specialized industrial uses