Import/export HS code 790112: Lower-purity zinc (less than 99.99%)
Zinc with slightly lower purity, suitable for general industrial applications
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 | 97,797,979 |
| Netherlands | 14,740,576 |
| Singapore | 3,567,993 |
| Italy | 234,916 |
| Belgium | 65,532 |
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 | 58,335,925 | 39,462,054 | -18,873,871 |
| Netherlands | 2,473,639 | 12,266,937 | +9,793,298 |
| Singapore | 208,475 | 3,359,518 | +3,151,043 |
| Italy | 234,916 | 0 | -234,916 |
| Belgium | 0 | 65,532 | +65,532 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 54,967 | +54,967 |
| China | 18,345 | 0 | -18,345 |
| United States | 2,270 | 1,301 | -969 |
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 | 97,989,906 |
| Finland | 12,988,067 |
| Netherlands | 4,700,494 |
| Belgium | 548,580 |
| Italy | 232,365 |
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 | 58,293,963 | 39,695,943 | -18,598,020 |
| Finland | 1,009,289 | 11,978,778 | +10,969,489 |
| Netherlands | 1,435,047 | 3,265,447 | +1,830,400 |
| Belgium | 279,740 | 268,840 | -10,900 |
| Italy | 232,365 | 0 | -232,365 |
| China | 18,345 | 0 | -18,345 |
| United States | 4,821 | 1,301 | -3,520 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 112,112,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,366,136 |
| Air transport | 4,867 |
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) | 60,387,898 | 51,724,978 | -8,662,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 880,805 | 3,485,331 | +2,604,526 |
| Air transport | 4,867 | 0 | -4,867 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 111,183,681 |
| Felixstowe | 2,979,665 |
| Dover | 1,320,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 448,187 |
| London | 335,065 |
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 | 59,508,960 | 51,674,721 | -7,834,239 |
| Felixstowe | 435,042 | 2,544,623 | +2,109,581 |
| Dover | 499,686 | 821,217 | +321,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,740 | 168,447 | -111,293 |
| London | 333,764 | 1,301 | -332,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 192,979 | 0 | -192,979 |
| Poole | 15,981 | 0 | -15,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,759 | 0 | -3,759 |
| Thamesport | 2,551 | 0 | -2,551 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FBM METALS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 4 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 2 |
| 15120178 LTD. | 1 |
| ULTIMAT DEFENCE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 37,510 |
| Germany | 13,914 |
| Hungary | 3,668 |
| Singapore | 2,168 |
| France | 1,629 |
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 | 37,510 | 0 | -37,510 |
| Germany | 10,624 | 3,290 | -7,334 |
| Hungary | 3,668 | 0 | -3,668 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
| France | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
| Denmark | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
| United States | 0 | 1,244 | +1,244 |
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) | 41,307 |
| Air transport | 20,420 |
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) | 39,139 | 2,168 | -36,971 |
| Air transport | 15,886 | 4,534 | -11,352 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 39,678 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,510 | 2,168 | -35,342 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,886 | 4,534 | -11,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 790112
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc with slightly lower purity, suitable for general industrial applications