Import/export HS code 790120: Zinc alloys
Mixtures of zinc with other metals, used to create stronger or more durable materials
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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 | 32,720,044 |
| Belgium | 5,476,970 |
| France | 1,622,637 |
| Singapore | 1,394,796 |
| Switzerland | 1,150,967 |
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 | 14,367,885 | 18,352,159 | +3,984,274 |
| Belgium | 1,199,754 | 4,277,216 | +3,077,462 |
| France | 1,282,460 | 340,177 | -942,283 |
| Singapore | 305,951 | 1,088,845 | +782,894 |
| Switzerland | 1,150,967 | 0 | -1,150,967 |
| China | 265,933 | 187,073 | -78,860 |
| Netherlands | 379,131 | 50,336 | -328,795 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 44,419 | 29,493 | -14,926 |
| United States | 23,143 | 25,313 | +2,170 |
| Ireland | 8,026 | 37,824 | +29,798 |
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 | 32,720,044 |
| Belgium | 9,084,880 |
| China | 577,140 |
| Netherlands | 525,316 |
| France | 407,803 |
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 | 14,367,885 | 18,352,159 | +3,984,274 |
| Belgium | 3,801,780 | 5,283,100 | +1,481,320 |
| China | 331,857 | 245,283 | -86,574 |
| Netherlands | 218,075 | 307,241 | +89,166 |
| France | 298,408 | 109,395 | -189,013 |
| Singapore | 0 | 56,838 | +56,838 |
| United States | 8,265 | 25,313 | +17,048 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,875 | +18,875 |
| Turkey | 5,471 | 1,696 | -3,775 |
| Germany | 3,184 | 1,296 | -1,888 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 34,941,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,312,394 |
| Air transport | 188,321 |
| Other | 45,850 |
| 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) | 15,734,165 | 19,207,669 | +3,473,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,199,313 | 5,113,081 | +1,913,768 |
| Air transport | 107,875 | 80,446 | -27,429 |
| Other | 8,026 | 37,824 | +29,798 |
| 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 | 32,765,775 |
| Dover | 2,279,101 |
| Felixstowe | 1,894,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,869,640 |
| Purfleet | 1,506,238 |
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 | 14,393,341 | 18,372,434 | +3,979,093 |
| Dover | 1,639,320 | 639,781 | -999,539 |
| Felixstowe | 1,054,574 | 839,991 | -214,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 639,400 | 1,230,240 | +590,840 |
| Purfleet | 62,638 | 1,443,600 | +1,380,962 |
| London | 3,184 | 1,403,274 | +1,400,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 746,606 | 174,620 | -571,986 |
| Killingholme | 355,721 | 154,192 | -201,529 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,342 | 28,032 | +7,690 |
| 000 | 8,026 | 37,824 | +29,798 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 66 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 57 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY LIMITED | 36 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| REAZN UK LIMITED | 30 |
| HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 29 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 25 |
| HOME DECOR GB LIMITED | 18 |
| MICROCHIP LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 3,607,697 |
| Saudi Arabia | 508,983 |
| Egypt | 465,701 |
| Singapore | 403,553 |
| Sweden | 229,135 |
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 | 2,132,888 | 1,474,809 | -658,079 |
| Saudi Arabia | 69,196 | 439,787 | +370,591 |
| Egypt | 465,701 | 0 | -465,701 |
| Singapore | 268,327 | 135,226 | -133,101 |
| Sweden | 229,135 | 0 | -229,135 |
| Turkey | 160,057 | 0 | -160,057 |
| Italy | 55,360 | 0 | -55,360 |
| Ireland | 8,989 | 37,357 | +28,368 |
| India | 44,548 | 0 | -44,548 |
| United States | 26,996 | 10,172 | -16,824 |
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 |
| XU | 18,667 |
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 | 8,989 | 16,030 | +7,041 |
| XU | 0 | 18,667 | +18,667 |
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) | 3,425,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,105,915 |
| Air transport | 145,760 |
| 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) | 2,299,569 | 1,125,502 | -1,174,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,207,246 | 898,669 | -308,577 |
| Air transport | 62,270 | 83,490 | +21,220 |
| Other | 8,989 | 34,697 | +25,708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,622,616 |
| London | 1,100,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 592,737 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,135 |
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 | 2,141,590 | 481,026 | -1,660,564 |
| London | 96,665 | 1,004,300 | +907,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 413,042 | 179,695 | -233,347 |
| Felixstowe | 543,376 | 0 | -543,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,135 | 0 | -229,135 |
| 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 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,123 | 46,812 | +37,689 |
Quick facts
HS code: 790120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mixtures of zinc with other metals, used to create stronger or more durable materials