Import/export HS code 790310: Zinc dust
Very fine zinc particles, commonly used in paints, coatings, or chemical processes
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 | 1,146,505 |
| Belgium | 750,413 |
| India | 642,702 |
| Saudi Arabia | 415,331 |
| Netherlands | 137,442 |
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 | 728,746 | 417,759 | -310,987 |
| Belgium | 412,295 | 338,118 | -74,177 |
| India | 496,230 | 146,472 | -349,758 |
| Saudi Arabia | 313,745 | 101,586 | -212,159 |
| Netherlands | 103,058 | 34,384 | -68,674 |
| France | 40,604 | 20,448 | -20,156 |
| Italy | 24,844 | 27,634 | +2,790 |
| South Africa | 8,246 | 6,778 | -1,468 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,581 | +7,581 |
| Sweden | 1,151 | 3,578 | +2,427 |
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 | 1,294,740 |
| Belgium | 732,917 |
| India | 659,608 |
| Saudi Arabia | 415,331 |
| Germany | 59,169 |
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 | 811,844 | 482,896 | -328,948 |
| Belgium | 420,340 | 312,577 | -107,763 |
| India | 513,136 | 146,472 | -366,664 |
| Saudi Arabia | 313,745 | 101,586 | -212,159 |
| Germany | 36,764 | 22,405 | -14,359 |
| Italy | 24,844 | 27,634 | +2,790 |
| South Africa | 8,246 | 6,778 | -1,468 |
| Poland | 1,289 | 4,396 | +3,107 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,990 | +3,990 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,836 | +1,836 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,178,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,015,945 |
| Air transport | 46,934 |
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) | 1,532,674 | 646,312 | -886,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 596,562 | 419,383 | -177,179 |
| Air transport | 2,059 | 44,875 | +42,816 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,260,656 |
| Felixstowe | 946,708 |
| Eurotunnel | 397,481 |
| Killingholme | 196,992 |
| Dover | 178,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 804,173 | 456,483 | -347,690 |
| Felixstowe | 792,910 | 153,798 | -639,112 |
| Eurotunnel | 288,011 | 109,470 | -178,541 |
| Killingholme | 31,995 | 164,997 | +133,002 |
| Dover | 115,768 | 63,171 | -52,597 |
| London | 23,688 | 47,268 | +23,580 |
| Hull | 48,649 | 1,251 | -47,398 |
| Southampton | 0 | 46,992 | +46,992 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 35,398 | +35,398 |
| Harwich | 8,074 | 11,864 | +3,790 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 380,661 |
| India | 137,098 |
| Poland | 114,000 |
| Netherlands | 88,927 |
| Belgium | 43,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 229,343 | 151,318 | -78,025 |
| India | 137,098 | 0 | -137,098 |
| Poland | 80,891 | 33,109 | -47,782 |
| Netherlands | 49,125 | 39,802 | -9,323 |
| Belgium | 22,385 | 20,766 | -1,619 |
| Ireland | 16,884 | 10,973 | -5,911 |
| Canada | 0 | 26,090 | +26,090 |
| Sweden | 17,529 | 1,904 | -15,625 |
| Italy | 15,282 | 0 | -15,282 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,250 | +12,250 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 322,408 |
| Air transport | 32,507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,916 | 163,889 | -233,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,760 | 121,648 | -79,112 |
| Air transport | 6,417 | 26,090 | +19,673 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 233,903 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,347 |
| Felixstowe | 137,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,736 |
| Tyne | 102,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 224,823 | 9,080 | -215,743 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,084 | 47,263 | -60,821 |
| Felixstowe | 137,653 | 0 | -137,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,599 | 46,137 | -20,462 |
| Tyne | 24,378 | 77,861 | +53,483 |
| London | 0 | 73,457 | +73,457 |
| Dover | 17,645 | 20,766 | +3,121 |
| Holyhead | 16,884 | 9,477 | -7,407 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 26,090 | +26,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,207 | 0 | -4,207 |
Quick facts
HS code: 790310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very fine zinc particles, commonly used in paints, coatings, or chemical processes