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 | 69,788,048 |
| Netherlands | 36,206,057 |
| Spain | 14,372,314 |
| South Korea | 14,347,069 |
| 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 | 32,831,301 | 36,956,747 | +4,125,446 |
| Netherlands | 27,987,304 | 8,218,753 | -19,768,551 |
| Spain | 102,026 | 14,270,288 | +14,168,262 |
| South Korea | 14,347,069 | 0 | -14,347,069 |
| Switzerland | 1,203,333 | 3,373,096 | +2,169,763 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,197,090 | +4,197,090 |
| Bulgaria | 3,800,540 | 0 | -3,800,540 |
| France | 1,421,474 | 1,191,834 | -229,640 |
| Peru | 731,440 | 933,677 | +202,237 |
| 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 | 69,808,621 |
| Spain | 42,198,292 |
| South Korea | 14,797,237 |
| Belgium | 5,580,550 |
| 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 | 32,753,666 | 37,054,955 | +4,301,289 |
| Spain | 22,902,282 | 19,296,010 | -3,606,272 |
| South Korea | 14,551,824 | 245,413 | -14,306,411 |
| Belgium | 4,919,953 | 660,597 | -4,259,356 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 567,735 | 2,801,144 | +2,233,409 |
| Finland | 903,990 | 223,703 | -680,287 |
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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 131,955,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,127,678 |
| Air transport | 9,063 |
| Other | 3,845 |
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) | 63,757,453 | 68,197,714 | +4,440,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,850,705 | 2,276,973 | -17,573,732 |
| Air transport | 4,851 | 4,212 | -639 |
| Other | 3,845 | 0 | -3,845 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 70,379,169 |
| Harwich | 41,599,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,565,973 |
| Felixstowe | 14,122,717 |
| 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 | 33,225,630 | 37,153,539 | +3,927,909 |
| Harwich | 22,841,794 | 18,757,638 | -4,084,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,891,837 | 7,674,136 | +782,299 |
| Felixstowe | 12,883,948 | 1,238,769 | -11,645,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,574,903 | 0 | -6,574,903 |
| London | 56,723 | 4,258,396 | +4,201,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 731,440 | 933,677 | +202,237 |
| Dover | 162,360 | 309,058 | +146,698 |
| Southampton | 136,205 | 31,928 | -104,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,822 | 35,107 | -23,715 |
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 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 71 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 63 |
| MME ENGINEERING LIMITED | 35 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| BAC IMPALLOY LIMITED | 16 |
| CORRPRO COMPANIES EUROPE LIMITED | 14 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 11 |
| FACI UK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 8 |
| 15120178 LTD. | 8 |
| B.E. WEDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 7 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 781,614 |
| Czechia | 288,448 |
| Senegal | 136,721 |
| India | 86,552 |
| Romania | 75,739 |
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 | 412,596 | 369,018 | -43,578 |
| Czechia | 265,868 | 22,580 | -243,288 |
| Senegal | 0 | 136,721 | +136,721 |
| India | 42,375 | 44,177 | +1,802 |
| Romania | 75,739 | 0 | -75,739 |
| North Macedonia | 41,922 | 8,583 | -33,339 |
| Poland | 31,219 | 5,672 | -25,547 |
| Bulgaria | 22,246 | 9,570 | -12,676 |
| Italy | 9,769 | 5,184 | -4,585 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 14,000 | +14,000 |
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) | 864,341 |
| Air transport | 483,335 |
| 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) | 515,055 | 349,286 | -165,769 |
| Air transport | 381,614 | 101,721 | -279,893 |
| 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 | 750,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 409,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,273 |
| Dover | 105,978 |
| 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 | 401,001 | 349,286 | -51,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 335,267 | 74,640 | -260,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,375 | 180,898 | +138,523 |
| Dover | 105,978 | 0 | -105,978 |
| ZLC | 31,219 | 14,000 | -17,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,128 | 11,973 | -3,155 |
| Holyhead | 8,076 | 0 | -8,076 |
| 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