Import/export HS code 79011230: Zinc with 98.5%-99.95% purity
Zinc with moderate purity, commonly used in coatings and alloys
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 | 95,148,703 |
| Netherlands | 15,463,483 |
| Singapore | 3,995,768 |
| Italy | 234,916 |
| Switzerland | 54,967 |
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 | 56,076,100 | 39,072,603 | -17,003,497 |
| Netherlands | 2,553,685 | 12,909,798 | +10,356,113 |
| Singapore | 208,475 | 3,787,293 | +3,578,818 |
| Italy | 234,916 | 0 | -234,916 |
| Switzerland | 54,967 | 0 | -54,967 |
| 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 | 95,642,620 |
| Finland | 13,502,478 |
| Netherlands | 5,128,269 |
| Belgium | 389,554 |
| 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 | 56,034,138 | 39,608,482 | -16,425,656 |
| Finland | 1,182,829 | 12,319,649 | +11,136,820 |
| Netherlands | 1,435,047 | 3,693,222 | +2,258,175 |
| Belgium | 241,213 | 148,341 | -92,872 |
| Italy | 232,365 | 0 | -232,365 |
| 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) | 110,280,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,618,904 |
| Air transport | 2,503 |
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) | 58,301,613 | 51,978,388 | -6,323,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 826,297 | 3,792,607 | +2,966,310 |
| Air transport | 2,503 | 0 | -2,503 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 109,350,806 |
| Felixstowe | 3,407,440 |
| Dover | 1,320,903 |
| London | 335,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,161 |
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 | 57,422,675 | 51,928,131 | -5,494,544 |
| Felixstowe | 490,009 | 2,917,431 | +2,427,422 |
| Dover | 499,686 | 821,217 | +321,531 |
| London | 333,764 | 1,301 | -332,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,246 | 102,915 | -83,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 192,979 | 0 | -192,979 |
| Thamesport | 2,551 | 0 | -2,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,395 | 0 | -1,395 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,624 |
| Hungary | 3,668 |
| Singapore | 2,168 |
| Denmark | 1,594 |
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 | 10,624 | 0 | -10,624 |
| Hungary | 3,668 | 0 | -3,668 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
| Denmark | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,886 | 0 | -15,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 15,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 15,886 | 0 | -15,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 79011230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc with moderate purity, commonly used in coatings and alloys