Import/export HS code 731581: Stud-link chains made of iron or steel
Stud-link chains, known for their strength, often used in maritime applications like ship anchoring
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,689,705 |
| Netherlands | 982,540 |
| France | 790,787 |
| Italy | 309,468 |
| Norway | 256,499 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,412,391 | 1,277,314 | -1,135,077 |
| Netherlands | 661,024 | 321,516 | -339,508 |
| France | 301,550 | 489,237 | +187,687 |
| Italy | 111,019 | 198,449 | +87,430 |
| Norway | 240,439 | 16,060 | -224,379 |
| Germany | 86,415 | 6,481 | -79,934 |
| Denmark | 16,141 | 60,263 | +44,122 |
| Poland | 51,881 | 0 | -51,881 |
| Switzerland | 46,251 | 0 | -46,251 |
| United States | 35,502 | 2,407 | -33,095 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,381,159 |
| Germany | 466,573 |
| France | 404,443 |
| Italy | 394,274 |
| Netherlands | 282,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,926,570 | 1,454,589 | -1,471,981 |
| Germany | 215,546 | 251,027 | +35,481 |
| France | 155,432 | 249,011 | +93,579 |
| Italy | 192,451 | 201,823 | +9,372 |
| Netherlands | 231,807 | 51,042 | -180,765 |
| Norway | 138,433 | 65,035 | -73,398 |
| United Kingdom | 18,408 | 76,628 | +58,220 |
| United States | 54,955 | 3,786 | -51,169 |
| Spain | 11,266 | 35,633 | +24,367 |
| South Korea | 25,137 | 0 | -25,137 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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) | 3,786,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,311,287 |
| Air transport | 349,981 |
| Other | 31,849 |
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) | 2,518,748 | 1,267,773 | -1,250,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,239,398 | 1,071,889 | -167,509 |
| Air transport | 276,036 | 73,945 | -202,091 |
| Other | 13,739 | 18,110 | +4,371 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,763,765 |
| Dover | 1,021,076 |
| Southampton | 555,600 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 542,475 |
| London | 520,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,217,745 | 546,020 | -671,725 |
| Dover | 388,403 | 632,673 | +244,270 |
| Southampton | 514,800 | 40,800 | -474,000 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 188,033 | 354,442 | +166,409 |
| London | 407,996 | 112,599 | -295,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 234,935 | 177,292 | -57,643 |
| Harwich | 171,554 | 138,534 | -33,020 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 212,462 | 14,785 | -197,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 187,973 | +187,973 |
| Killingholme | 138,918 | 40,544 | -98,374 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAEL FORCE MARINE EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 31 |
| CROWN CHAINS LIMITED | 30 |
| FLITPECH LTD | 20 |
| TRAMTECH SOLUTIONS LTD | 19 |
| FENDER CARE LIMITED | 17 |
| BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 15 |
| ELDI SCOTLAND LTD | 14 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| ISOTECH TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 13 |
| WILLIAM HACKETT CHAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1,136,589 |
| Netherlands | 781,872 |
| United Arab Emirates | 256,034 |
| Nigeria | 174,144 |
| Norway | 169,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 1,136,589 | +1,136,589 |
| Netherlands | 232,483 | 549,389 | +316,906 |
| United Arab Emirates | 256,034 | 0 | -256,034 |
| Nigeria | 87,368 | 86,776 | -592 |
| Norway | 15,525 | 154,184 | +138,659 |
| France | 70,145 | 51,691 | -18,454 |
| Brazil | 45,391 | 65,040 | +19,649 |
| Malaysia | 95,880 | 7,545 | -88,335 |
| Australia | 33,923 | 42,400 | +8,477 |
| India | 30,584 | 15,184 | -15,400 |
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) | 2,279,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 958,013 |
| Air transport | 230,633 |
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) | 636,925 | 1,642,414 | +1,005,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 361,679 | 596,334 | +234,655 |
| Air transport | 175,485 | 55,148 | -120,337 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,296,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 506,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,753 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 166,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 29,309 | 1,267,064 | +1,237,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,911 | 431,489 | +356,578 |
| London Gateway Port | 362,316 | 81,143 | -281,173 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,718 | 94,035 | -63,683 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 79,434 | 86,776 | +7,342 |
| Felixstowe | 94,088 | 70,041 | -24,047 |
| Southampton | 55,254 | 87,012 | +31,758 |
| London | 110,621 | 0 | -110,621 |
| Tyne | 2,975 | 88,713 | +85,738 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,373 | 41,284 | +4,911 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731581
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stud-link chains, known for their strength, often used in maritime applications like ship anchoring