Import/export HS code 731811: Coach screws
Large screws with a hexagonal head, used for heavy-duty wood construction
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.
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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 | 7,086,494 |
| India | 2,467,808 |
| Germany | 923,121 |
| Taiwan | 480,290 |
| United States | 454,684 |
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 | 3,396,787 | 3,689,707 | +292,920 |
| India | 1,287,875 | 1,179,933 | -107,942 |
| Germany | 538,952 | 384,169 | -154,783 |
| Taiwan | 225,007 | 255,283 | +30,276 |
| United States | 314,019 | 140,665 | -173,354 |
| Ireland | 159,551 | 219,527 | +59,976 |
| Czechia | 193,367 | 100,209 | -93,158 |
| Italy | 201,650 | 53,359 | -148,291 |
| Netherlands | 71,165 | 30,566 | -40,599 |
| Hungary | 98,339 | 0 | -98,339 |
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 | 7,381,171 |
| India | 2,386,309 |
| Czechia | 567,091 |
| Taiwan | 541,931 |
| Germany | 481,528 |
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 | 3,474,688 | 3,906,483 | +431,795 |
| India | 1,283,775 | 1,102,534 | -181,241 |
| Czechia | 362,468 | 204,623 | -157,845 |
| Taiwan | 290,278 | 251,653 | -38,625 |
| Germany | 315,996 | 165,532 | -150,464 |
| United States | 313,539 | 130,627 | -182,912 |
| Italy | 139,216 | 55,261 | -83,955 |
| South Africa | 0 | 94,106 | +94,106 |
| United Kingdom | 50,901 | 42,199 | -8,702 |
| Poland | 48,529 | 27,739 | -20,790 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 8 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 9,786,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,778,774 |
| Air transport | 927,369 |
| Other | 600,854 |
| Road transport | 1,722 |
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) | 4,709,810 | 5,076,367 | +366,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,026,255 | 752,519 | -273,736 |
| Air transport | 542,895 | 384,474 | -158,421 |
| Other | 402,156 | 198,698 | -203,458 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,722 | +1,722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,630,112 |
| Southampton | 2,132,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,785,562 |
| 000 | 600,854 |
| Dover | 575,043 |
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 | 2,809,415 | 2,820,697 | +11,282 |
| Southampton | 1,327,144 | 805,636 | -521,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 421,945 | 1,363,617 | +941,672 |
| 000 | 402,156 | 198,698 | -203,458 |
| Dover | 341,629 | 233,414 | -108,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 319,463 | 131,104 | -188,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,991 | 114,119 | -47,872 |
| Eurotunnel | 175,290 | 72,573 | -102,717 |
| Birmingham Airport | 156,547 | 60,112 | -96,435 |
| Manchester Airport | 144,586 | 41,486 | -103,100 |
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 | 50 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 119 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 112 |
| APTUS FASTENER SYSTEMS LTD | 83 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 70 |
| HARRISON & CLOUGH,LIMITED | 68 |
| GALLEON FIXINGS LIMITED | 64 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 63 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 59 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 53 |
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,308,594 |
| China | 1,301,122 |
| Ireland | 1,077,026 |
| Norway | 1,024,251 |
| Germany | 509,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 692,071 | 616,523 | -75,548 |
| China | 772,847 | 528,275 | -244,572 |
| Ireland | 448,301 | 628,725 | +180,424 |
| Norway | 1,019,547 | 4,704 | -1,014,843 |
| Germany | 380,807 | 128,220 | -252,587 |
| Canada | 439,898 | 24,111 | -415,787 |
| France | 260,648 | 149,975 | -110,673 |
| Italy | 224,776 | 98,604 | -126,172 |
| Singapore | 41,888 | 240,165 | +198,277 |
| Spain | 157,050 | 68,748 | -88,302 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 194,599 |
| China | 23,877 |
| France | 10,214 |
| Ireland | 6,357 |
| Viet Nam | 2,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 94,262 | 100,337 | +6,075 |
| China | 12,133 | 11,744 | -389 |
| France | 0 | 10,214 | +10,214 |
| Ireland | 2,662 | 3,695 | +1,033 |
| Viet Nam | 2,225 | 707 | -1,518 |
| Taiwan | 1,336 | 1,188 | -148 |
| Sweden | 0 | 798 | +798 |
| Poland | 449 | 186 | -263 |
| India | 617 | 0 | -617 |
| Germany | 123 | 44 | -79 |
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 | 6,739,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,447,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 925,826 |
| Other | 280,882 |
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 | 4,461,872 | 2,277,810 | -2,184,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 785,247 | 662,078 | -123,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 890,056 | 35,770 | -854,286 |
| Other | 126,869 | 154,013 | +27,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,467,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,565,200 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 812,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 664,034 |
| Manchester Airport | 382,907 |
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 | 2,668,102 | 799,003 | -1,869,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,195,461 | 1,369,739 | +174,278 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 812,622 | 0 | -812,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 492,163 | 171,871 | -320,292 |
| Manchester Airport | 378,898 | 4,009 | -374,889 |
| Heysham | 150,734 | 181,685 | +30,951 |
| 000 | 126,869 | 154,013 | +27,144 |
| Holyhead | 34,764 | 179,294 | +144,530 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,600 | 76,792 | +10,192 |
| London Stansted Airport | 114,723 | 10,525 | -104,198 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large screws with a hexagonal head, used for heavy-duty wood construction